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cookie_boy2000
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help wanted with Tinted headlights
« on: May 8th, 2004, 4:20pm » |
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Ok, i'm not prepared to give up yet on getting a scorpio as i've just seen one online that i'm thinking about getting but....I really like the black tinted h/lights (this one doesn't have them). Does anyone know whether I can just replce the regular ones with the tinted ones? The car is the later spec with the badge on the front grill instead of the badge on top of the chrome grill.
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Paul B
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #1 on: May 8th, 2004, 4:29pm » |
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The tinted headlamps are still available I believe - at a cost! They vary according to whether you have levelling etc, etc.
Alternatively, you can get lenses seperately. A couple of guys on here have done the job. Sounds like it could be a bit of a pig to do, but it is do-able. Might even do it myself one of these days 
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craig
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #2 on: May 8th, 2004, 8:44pm » |
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as paul says,it is do-able,the lenses are approx £55.00 each,some members have tried painting the reflector black,but never heard nothing more,the headlamps are approx £150.00 each,me too,i might "get round to it " after a while
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john.n
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #3 on: May 9th, 2004, 12:09pm » |
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The headlights are available as an aftermarket item from some motorfactors-such as Partspanels at around £60. john.n 
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Richard
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #4 on: May 16th, 2004, 10:02am » |
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Hi,
Has anyone painted them as stated and does this work ?. Please let me know as i was thinking of doing this.
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #5 on: May 18th, 2004, 6:07pm » |
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Hello,
Does any one have any more info on this subject,does the front reflector seperate from the lense,what paint would i use.
Any information would be good.
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Badboytunes
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #6 on: May 18th, 2004, 10:42pm » |
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Cookie boy......... my 24v is for sale if your interested
Cheers Nick
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john.n
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #8 on: May 19th, 2004, 6:54am » |
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The headlights do come apart. You will need to loosen the bumper mounting bolts to allow removal. There is one bolt that is in the inner wing and requires removal of the inner wing plastic cover to gain accesss. Then separate the glass from the headlight by cutting around the seal with a stanley knife or similar- be carefull! The reflector can then be painted. I used Satin Black . Obviously mask areas not to be painted and build up with several light coats, dont be tempted to put it on too thick. You will then need to reseal the glass, i used black windscreen sealer. Good luck. john.n
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Richard
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #9 on: May 19th, 2004, 10:36am » |
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Hello,
Thanks for that John.n,I will give that a go.Send me some pics of your car so i can see the finished result.Just one more thing, Did you have to rub down the reflector first ?.
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john.n
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #10 on: May 19th, 2004, 12:56pm » |
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I didnt rub the reflector down but i suppose it would be a good idea, maybe with just a scotchbright pad or some 1200 grit wet/dry.Sorry mate but i dont know how to post pictures- well i am one of the older members and not a computer whiz like the yonger ones! john.n
ps mine have been done for over a year now and look as good as new!
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #11 on: May 19th, 2004, 9:57pm » |
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Hello,
Thanks John.n,If you know how to email them you can,my email is on my profile.
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Dazzer0016
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #12 on: May 21st, 2004, 9:34am » |
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Hi John have you noticed any difference in night time driving (headlamp reach) my lamps seam to be dim to begin without blacking the back of them out, thats the only thing that as put me off doing it ...also have you had any probs with passing M O T,s
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john.n
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #13 on: May 21st, 2004, 12:30pm » |
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Hi dazzer, this has made no difference to the headlight range/power. But i know what you mean, Scorpio headlights are not the best in the world-all fords seem to suffer from this. No probs with the mot either. john.n
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #14 on: May 21st, 2004, 6:53pm » |
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Thats something that i didn't think of,but makes no difference now,lol.
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #15 on: May 21st, 2004, 8:44pm » |
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I fitted high power xenon lights. made a lot of difference. on sale on e-bay.
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Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
« Reply #16 on: May 22nd, 2004, 8:55am » |
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Thanks Nick,are these H1 bulbs ?.
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