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Old 09-04-2014, 12:50 PM   #61
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It's tricky for sure, took me around 2 hours per lamp I would say.





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Old 09-04-2014, 12:55 PM   #62
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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!

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Old 09-04-2014, 01:13 PM   #63
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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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Old 09-04-2014, 01:16 PM   #64
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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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Old 09-04-2014, 01:21 PM   #65
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Very nice work, Particlewave would be impressed
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Old 09-04-2014, 03:29 PM   #66
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Particlewave always does nice work. That's why he has my headlights.
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Old 09-05-2014, 04:24 AM   #67
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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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Old 09-05-2014, 05:02 AM   #68
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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

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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Old 09-05-2014, 01:40 PM   #69
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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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Old 09-05-2014, 08:00 PM   #70
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I don't get it. Why de-amber ? What is wrong with amber lights ?
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Old 09-05-2014, 10:03 PM   #71
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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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Old 09-06-2014, 07:38 AM   #72
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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!
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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Old 09-06-2014, 12:19 PM   #73
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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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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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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.
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

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Old 11-12-2014, 05:09 PM   #76
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Some one please do mine.
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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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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.
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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I want to get rid of the amber in here!

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I want to get rid of the amber in here!

The soldering iron method works if you're careful, but it's much easier with the lens off




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