P1CK4D
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I know quite a few others are wanting to know this as well, so thought i'd make a thread. When people DIY Depo their headlights, how exactly do they do it? Ive heard putting them in the oven then using a stanley blade to cut the lenses off, spray the inside (what paint?) and then bond the lenses back on. Would this be right? If anyone has a guide, it would be gratefully appreciated. 
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Rob E
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There is a thread somewhere mate, I think it was in GC somewhere. I would search but no longer preem 
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fazza
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charlton on here did a guide for them.
u2u him mate
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P1CK4D
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Cheers lads. If anyone else has any suggestions, feel free to add 
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Rob E
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I attempted cutting an old broken headlight open with a razor but it didnt really work, just ended up cracking the glass when i tried to prise it apart. The oven method works pretty well apparenly.
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Charlton
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http://www.justopelvauxhall.com/showthread.php?t=5174
Thats how i did it mate if you get stuck u2u me
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marklawton
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its much easyier if you use depo lights instead of valeo headlights
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john_c20xe
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i found that out when i tryed doing mine and one just wouldnt come apart.
found that the easy one was a depo.
and the other was a gm
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by Charlton
http://www.justopelvauxhall.com/showthread.php?t=5174
Thats how i did it mate if you get stuck u2u me
Have to be a member.  Cant view the thread
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deano87
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This is the bit you need to spray.
I also heard don't use Valeo headlights, use Depos or another make
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
This is the bit you need to spray.
I also heard don't use Valeo headlights, use Depos or another make
Fantastic pic! did you primar yours before hand, or just spray stright on?? And im guessing a gloss black would be best as its more reflective? 
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deano87
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They are real Depo's  just so you know which part to spray when you take it apart any colour will do I'd imagine. Gloss or metallic might work better though
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
They are real Depo's just so you know which part to spray when you take it apart any colour will do I'd imagine. Gloss or metallic might work better though
Real Depos. Ouch! Cheers for that!
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deano87
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It's alright. I got another set when the car was repaired when you could still get them new
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Charlton
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will sort out guide to night mate =)
[Edited on 13-02-2009 by Charlton]
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swill_omnibus
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Hmmmm, guess i sprayed the wrong bit on my attempt wed then 
[Edited on 13-02-2009 by swill_omnibus]
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