Our amber headlights CAN be de-ambered

[Bobiam]

Originally Posted by Bobiam

That's what I'm talking about . I think it looks really good. If we didn't know better, I'd think that it's stock OEM Boxster. I'm gonna do it!

However, for those brave enough, partlcalwave's mod is the best. Congrats on a fine idea and method.

DID IT! It does look good this way and the cost is reasonable. Just the actual signal lamp with an amber lens looks like it should have been done that way back in 2001.
Unfortunately, I can't drive the car for a while as I've just gotten my shoulder replaced (unless I leave it in first gear....LOL). Maybe next month.

[particlewave]

Yes, Larry...you and Pedro are the only two.

We will be sure to leave 2 amber sets for you guys.

[chdavis]

This is awesome, very ingenuitive!!

[steved0x]

Does this look like a de-ambered headlight using this method?

97 98 99 00 01 02 Porsche Boxster Left Driver Head Light 99663106320 | eBay

If so it looks like there might be some money to be made If it sells at this price that is...

[Swhitcomb]

Yes, I fully plan on changing the color of the shield. Might even powder coat it. Not too sure yet. I was really hesitant to attack this project. These headlights aren't cheap, and had I messed them up it would've been costly. I am happy with the result though. Once I paint the shield and polish them out a little more, I'll be even happier.

[BRAN]

As I am preparing a little "clear trim outline" mod on my amber headlights, what clear/uv coating are you guys using?

[CraigM]

Good things have been said about the Sylvania headlight restoration kit that comes with some kind of clear coat final step, haven't personally done it yet because I wanted to clean the lenses up more first.
(Which I just finished - 320 grit through 3000 then cleaner/polish - came out soooo much better.)

[mikesz]

what kind of a plunge router tool did you use?

[CraigM]

Originally Posted by mikesz

what kind of a plunge router tool did you use?

I just used a power sander with 60 grit to start (this was the lowest I could go and actually remove material).

It took a long time...doable, but I would recommend making something like earlier in this thread. Took me a solid day (at least 12 hours) per headlight to sand them down.

[geraintthomas]

I'm hoping that this is possible by sanding by hand with some very high grit sandpaper.

I'm looking to do the projector retrofit but I'm too scared to do it on my current facelift clear headlights. So the plan is to buy some pre-facelift orange lights, install the projectors in them, then sand away the yellow so that they're the same as the facelifts. Then use my current clear corner pieces.

Anyone done this purely by hand yet?

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by geraintthomas

I'm hoping that this is possible by sanding by hand with some very high grit sandpaper.

I'm looking to do the projector retrofit but I'm too scared to do it on my current facelift clear headlights. So the plan is to buy some pre-facelift orange lights, install the projectors in them, then sand away the yellow so that they're the same as the facelifts. Then use my current clear corner pieces.

Anyone done this purely by hand yet?

Absolutely feasible. Ten different ways to do it I'm sure, by hand/sand paper taking the longest but safest.

If you want look really really cool, look up chemical resistance of lexan 9030 polycarbonate. Recalc to correct dissolving formula and go for it, "dip it". The fastest method

[mavis.d]

Originally Posted by geraintthomas

I'm hoping that this is possible by sanding by hand with some very high grit sandpaper.

I'm looking to do the projector retrofit but I'm too scared to do it on my current facelift clear headlights. So the plan is to buy some pre-facelift orange lights, install the projectors in them, then sand away the yellow so that they're the same as the facelifts. Then use my current clear corner pieces.

Anyone done this purely by hand yet?

I have done many sets. Starting with 36 grit down to 180 with a drill and sanding discs then 180 to 1500 by hand followed compound and uv protection. With practice it takes about an hour to 1 1/2 per light. If you're not confident doing it on you're own lights buy a scrap set and practice on those first.
Good luck
David

[geraintthomas]

Originally Posted by mavis.d

I have done many sets. Starting with 36 grit down to 180 with a drill and sanding discs then 180 to 1500 by hand followed compound and uv protection. With practice it takes about an hour to 1 1/2 per light. If you're not confident doing it on you're own lights buy a scrap set and practice on those first.
Good luck
Davis

That's what I meant by buying pre-facelift lights, so I can practice thanks

[geraintthomas]

I've absolutely no idea what that means

[stelan]

What clear UV protection are you guys using for best results?

[Tsined]

Originally Posted by stelan

What clear UV protection are you guys using for best results?

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[CDNIcecube]

Hi all,

I am confused. It seems we have to sand the outside of the lenses , so why having to open it (in an oven, etc.)?

For those who use a sanding pad on an electrical drill, can you list the sequence /profession of the grit you used to ? I.e 30, 60, 80, etc?

Thanks!

[mavis.d]

Originally Posted by CDNIcecube

Hi all,

I am confused. It seems we have to sand the outside of the lenses , so why having to open it (in an oven, etc.)?

For those who use a sanding pad on an electrical drill, can you list the sequence /profession of the grit you used to ? I.e 30, 60, 80, etc?

Thanks!

When I did them, several sets I, I used a sander I know others use different methods. I used sanding discs on a drill and started with 36 and went to 1200/1500 then paste and polish. 36,80,120,180,300 etc

Opening the light allows you to re-paint the reflector under the indicator as it is a gold colour painting a darker colour gives a more factory look

[jbryshun]

So Mavis.d has been using a sanding disk attached to a drill and is able to do one headlight in 1.5 hours?

Wet sanding and starting with 36 grit? Moving up from there?

I think I like the idea of the sanding disk better than that of the dremel...

Anyone else done this method? Mavis do you have any action shots?

[mavis.d]

Here you go, these are the only ones I can find