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(Message started by: cookie_boy2000 on May 8^th, 2004, 4:20pm)

Title: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by cookie_boy2000 on May 8^th, 2004, 4:20pm

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.

thanks

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Paul B on May 8^th, 2004, 4:29pm

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 :-/

Paul

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by craig on May 8^th, 2004, 8:44pm

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
HTH..

craig

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by john.n on May 9^th, 2004, 12:09pm

The headlights are available as an aftermarket item from some motorfactors-such as Partspanels at around £60. john.n ;)

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Richard on May 16^th, 2004, 10:02am

Hi,
Has anyone painted them as stated and does this work ?. Please let me know as i was thinking of doing this.

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Richard on May 18^th, 2004, 6:07pm

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.

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Badboytunes on May 18^th, 2004, 10:42pm

Cookie boy......... my 24v is for sale if your interested

Cheers Nick

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Badboytunes on May 18^th, 2004, 10:45pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9844&item=2479301460&rd=1

There you go cookie boy

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by john.n on May 19^th, 2004, 6:54am

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

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Richard on May 19^th, 2004, 10:36am

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 ?.

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by john.n on May 19^th, 2004, 12:56pm

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!

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Richard on May 19^th, 2004, 9:57pm

Hello,
Thanks John.n,If you know how to email them you can,my email is on my profile.

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Dazzer0016 on May 21^st, 2004, 9:34am

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
thanks

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by john.n on May 21^st, 2004, 12:30pm

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 ;)

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Richard on May 21^st, 2004, 6:53pm

Thats something that i didn't think of,but makes no difference now,lol.

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Badboytunes on May 21^st, 2004, 8:44pm

I fitted high power xenon lights. made a lot of difference. on sale on e-bay.

Cheers nick

Title: Re: help wanted with Tinted headlights
Post by Richard on May 22^nd, 2004, 8:55am

Thanks Nick,are these H1 bulbs ?.