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jesus in the seat of a 5
23-04-2013, 19:25
Is the headlight on a gtt sealled or can it be split to get rid of all the gubbins in the middle????.... i think i know the answer...:laugh:
Kris M
23-04-2013, 20:13
sealed, you gotta smash them apart :smokin:
Goobie
23-04-2013, 20:22
Baking them in the oven to soften the glue then carefully pull apart! Re heat after, then press back together! Never done this my self tho, but can be done if patient enough. :laugh:
phase i 16 v turbo
23-04-2013, 21:26
Some aftermarket ones have clips holding the lens on
dangerous dave
23-04-2013, 21:55
I've heard of the oven trick, vw boys do it sometimes.
Rob_p6 pug
24-04-2013, 18:40
Oven works well I've done it many times.
GARAGEMSANTOS
24-04-2013, 18:54
Heat gun is probably the best option, after you clean it just use seam sealer to close it again, if you are carefull and metodical enough it should not be a problem.:)
Brigsy
24-04-2013, 18:59
Can cut through the sealant carefully with a sharp stanley knife blade if needs be.
jesus in the seat of a 5
24-04-2013, 20:28
cheers for all the replies guys.... theyre going in the oven.

wonder if reno state anywhere how long they need etc....:laugh:
ScottKinnear
24-04-2013, 20:34
£39 quid from euro carparts, it hardly seems with it??
Wallace
24-04-2013, 20:47
£39 quid from euro carparts, it hardly seems with it??


Is that for a pair?
ScottKinnear
24-04-2013, 20:57
Single mate
Wallace
24-04-2013, 20:58
Got me excited then:wasntme:
ScottKinnear
24-04-2013, 21:02
Sorry mate but you can't beat brand new shiny head lamps :))
Bigfoot
24-04-2013, 21:09
£39 quid from euro carparts, it hardly seems with it??

Last set I got in for somebody I think it was for £50 for the pair maybe even cheaper.
ScottKinnear
24-04-2013, 21:38
From euro???
Bigfoot
24-04-2013, 21:52
Nope MPD got them in for a member who collected them
LiamR
24-04-2013, 23:14
Nope MPD got them in for a member who collected them

It was me ;)
ScottKinnear
25-04-2013, 05:53
What's mpd mate? Unsure of those initials. I take it you didn't include a mark up on that?
Bigfoot
25-04-2013, 07:22
Motor parts direct, yes I did include mark up on there. Will take a look and see if price has change today if you want
Bigfoot
25-04-2013, 09:29
Just checked all the local depots which we get the stock from, they have sold out now :(
phase i 16 v turbo
25-04-2013, 10:23
Got new ones on the shelf.
Renault
Valeo
Aftermarket
Bigfoot
25-04-2013, 11:46
Mike what aftermarket makes you do now?