My headlights retrofit build (round 2)

[M3toSVT]

Awesome thanks. Will be ordering em with due time. Not sure if I should get new headlights or redo mine. Quick question, what did you use to mount the halo/strips? Don't think I read that.

I took off the adhesive strip attached to the light and applied a clear epoxy to the back and then applied a generous amount in a couple spots over the whole light for added support.

 

[ckanderson]

I took off the adhesive strip attached to the light and applied a clear epoxy to the back and then applied a generous amount in a couple spots over the whole light for added support.

How well do those aftermarket lights come apart in the oven?

Did some factory lights this weekend, those were a total pain in the ass to get them to separate

 

[M3toSVT]

The aftermarket ones can easily be done with a good heat gun.

 

[ckanderson]

Awesome thanks. Will be ordering em with due time. Not sure if I should get new headlights or redo mine. Quick question, what did you use to mount the halo/strips? Don't think I read that.

Factory headlights are an absolute nightmare to open. Id order stock aftermarket replacements for 100 bucks off eBay before i ever tried to open factory ones again

 

[The258]

Factory headlights are an absolute nightmare to open. Id order stock aftermarket replacements for 100 bucks off eBay before i ever tried to open factory ones again

I've opened OEM headlights from my previous vehicle and agree it was a pain. I've got the same headlights op has and already opened them up but to paint them black since they were originally chrome. Going to hold off on opening them up again.

 

[M3toSVT]

Unfortunately I don't get to write up a detailed post like this a lot so if you're interested in my builds, please feel free to follow me on Instagram.

@LSBE46M3

 

[The258]

Agreed, some very good work and pics on op's instagram

 

[Wildenm]

Those are sick. If I had the money. Oh baby

 

[M3toSVT]

Just wanted to provide an update on the build.
They have taken a beating over the years and have very little issues with them. (Replaced a ballast)
The lenses have started to degrade and delaminate. Will post a picture later.
I have since swapped the internals to a new set of headlights for a customer and he is very happy with them.
I am currently working on a new set with some custom paint this time.
Maybe Ill write another post showcasing them......

 

[M3toSVT]

Moved this thread over to my website due to Photobuckets bandwidth restrictions. You can now find it HERE.