09-04-2014, 12:50 PM
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It's tricky for sure, took me around 2 hours per lamp I would say.
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09-04-2014, 12:55 PM
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Here is the difference between the two. After routing, sanding with a handheld mouse sander, going through the grit grades and finally cutting compound and then polish.
I hope this inspires a few people. Now on to eBay to get the clear corner pieces!
Last edited by BoxPaulie; 09-04-2014 at 01:01 PM.
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09-04-2014, 01:13 PM
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Wow. That has to be one of the most impressive DIY's I've seen yet. Well done, great work! You are a brave man to tackle it.
I bet there's is going to be a bunch of people wanting you to sell them one of those dremel attachments you made.
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Last edited by Mark_T; 09-04-2014 at 01:18 PM.
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09-04-2014, 01:16 PM
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The lights do look so much better de-ambered. My skill level isn't there yet - maybe some day I'll give this one a go. Or just keep watching ebay.
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09-04-2014, 01:21 PM
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Very nice work, Particlewave would be impressed 
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09-04-2014, 03:29 PM
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Particlewave always does nice work. That's why he has my headlights.
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09-05-2014, 04:24 AM
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Here's one I did earlier. For those who are not brave enough I am selling them eBay but also I open them up and paint the gold coloured reflector in the indicator. The corner infill is quite dark so I recently baked those as well and opened up to respray silver inside. If you do this be careful as they are very delicate
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09-05-2014, 05:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mavis.d
Here's one I did earlier. For those who are not brave enough I am selling them eBay but also I open them up and paint the gold coloured reflector in the indicator. The corner infill is quite dark so I recently baked those as well and opened up to respray silver inside. If you do this be careful as they are very delicate
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Just thought I'd share some pics of the de-ambered pre-facelifts I bought from mavis.d recently. I'm happy with them 
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09-05-2014, 01:40 PM
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Excellent work Paulie! Very impressive! 
Mavis - Your post dragged me out of semi-retirement.
1) nice work.
2) the turn signal shroud should be painted black in order to match the rest of the headlight (as is the case in OEM clears).
3) I'm a little surprised to see that you are not only trying to profit off of my DIY, but you also came here to advertise that fact. Seems a little un-cool, but whatever. 
Later Bros! Love, peace and hair grease! 
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Last edited by particlewave; 09-05-2014 at 02:34 PM.
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09-05-2014, 08:00 PM
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I don't get it. Why de-amber ? What is wrong with amber lights ?
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09-05-2014, 10:03 PM
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They are considered fugly by many owners. I swapped out mine for clears and I think it dramatically improves the look of the car. To each his own.
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09-06-2014, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Excellent work Paulie! Very impressive!
Mavis - Your post dragged me out of semi-retirement.
1) nice work.
2) the turn signal shroud should be painted black in order to match the rest of the headlight (as is the case in OEM clears).
3) I'm a little surprised to see that you are not only trying to profit off of my DIY, but you also came here to advertise that fact. Seems a little un-cool, but whatever.
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1) Thanks
2) Will try darker paint on the current batch
3) Just spreding Boxster for those who aren't brave enough or skill, tools etc to give it a go
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09-06-2014, 12:19 PM
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Now, how cool is that....LOOKS GREAT!!!
Is there maybe an UV coating with a slight color tint in it, e.g. to match the gray corners?
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09-11-2014, 05:13 PM
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Mavis.D do you have any photos and your process for opening up the lamps? I'm reluctant to try it incase I melt mine! Was hoping to open them up and paint the inner reflector. I think that DIY would go perfectly with the guide from particalwave.
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09-12-2014, 04:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxPaulie
Mavis.D do you have any photos and your process for opening up the lamps? I'm reluctant to try it incase I melt mine! Was hoping to open them up and paint the inner reflector. I think that DIY would go perfectly with the guide from particalwave.
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Hi particalwave has already posted a diy which includes a video how to open up the lights I found that I needs to cook mine for about twenty mins
Good Luck
David
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11-12-2014, 05:09 PM
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Some one please do mine.
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02-16-2015, 02:41 PM
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I just came across this. As much as I've read about it, I want to assure myself that this is for the first gen cars? If so I'm starting this today because I'm snowed in for a few days.
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02-16-2015, 03:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mipstien
I just came across this. As much as I've read about it, I want to assure myself that this is for the first gen cars? If so I'm starting this today because I'm snowed in for a few days.
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Yes, first gen, pre-facelift.
Take your time and it will go easy. Remember, you can always take more off but you can't put it back. 
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02-16-2015, 03:24 PM
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I want to get rid of the amber in here!
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02-16-2015, 05:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KRAM36
I want to get rid of the amber in here!
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The soldering iron method works if you're careful, but it's much easier with the lens off
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