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Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 11:41 pm
by OapEM
As some of you know I want to remove a reverse lense from a fucked unit and refit it to my good one.
I stuck it in the fan oven earlier at around 90* for under 10 minutes (including oven warming up) and here's what happened

Good thing I cut off a practice section first! The 'glue' hasn't even budged BTW.
The hair dryer technique doesn't work either. It almost seems like the lenses are superglued to the body :/ There is no evidence of any bonding like you seem to get with other make lights
All I can think now is plan B. Cut the lense out with a Dremmel.
Any other suggestions?
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 11:45 pm
by volvosneverdie
i really didnt think youd actually try cooking it man.
Have you tried fitting it to a car and slamming the boot?
Seems to work 7 times out of ten.
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 11:48 pm
by macplaxton
Have a pop with the Dremel, just make sure no one is behind you to give you a nudge when you least need it...

Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 02:19 am
by Jos360
I don't know about the tail lights, but the front blinkers are heat-glued together. At least the plastic is melted.
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 12:50 pm
by Speedy88
volvosneverdie wrote:i really didnt think youd actually try cooking it man.
Have you tried fitting it to a car and slamming the boot?
Seems to work 7 times out of ten.
pmsl
Might sound silly but, cheese wire? I can imagine it would sink right through glue.
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 10:07 pm
by MCHUDD
Hi mate.
If nothing else works,you could always put some gravy on the lights,boil a couple of irish spuds
and have lot for dinner.
Cheers Mark.

Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 10:55 pm
by J340GLT
dude y don't you just have the light I offered u a few months ago!!
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 03 Dec 2009 02:44 am
by foggyjames
Dremel.
cheers
James
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 03 Dec 2009 05:13 pm
by OapEM
Cheers all. J430GLT. I never got a reply from you dude. I assumed you had sold it.
Maybe my reply never sent! Gay.
Re: Busting open mk1/2 tail lights
Posted: 03 Dec 2009 09:32 pm
by J340GLT
huh?? i sent you a message, u still want it?