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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 how to guides + info => Topic started by: VR6_Wherry on 04 April 2011, 10:46

Title: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 April 2011, 10:46
Right guys,

Seeing as this gets asked A LOT and i was redoing my lights anyway. I thought "I know, i'll do a guide for those b@astards on Golf GTI"

Right so first thing is first..

Things you will need (That i used)..

Flat head screwdriver
Paint
Small paint brush
Clear silicon sealant
Oven

1st step is to gently prize away the metal clips like so:
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011298.jpg)

Pop the light in to the oven - preheat to 150oC leave in there for a couple of minutes till the silicon has softened and prize away glass with the screwdriver.
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011299.jpg)

Once the glass has been removed you should have something like this (Please note mine have been previously modded before, hence the white!)
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011302.jpg)

Remove all previous sealant:
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011300.jpg)

You should then be ready to paint:
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011301.jpg)

Using the small paint brush paint around the lighting area until you are happy with the finish:
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011303.jpg)

Next fill in with the Silicon Sealant:
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/02042011304.jpg)

Squeeze back together wiping away any extra sealant remember too much is better then too little! place clips back on and admire your handy work!
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/03042011304.jpg)

I usually leave it a couple of days for the Sealant to fully dry and harden before putting them back on.

Hope you guys find this useful!

I can't be held responsible if you balls it up! :D
 :smiley:
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: N900 MJT on 04 April 2011, 12:13
Looks great mate - will be doing mine soon!  :cool:
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: snifferdog on 04 April 2011, 21:21
Great guide Wherry! Got any pics of em on the car?
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: mellow yellow on 11 May 2011, 11:00
Great guide Wherry! Got any pics of em on the car?

as above, any pics fitted??
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 25 May 2011, 15:23
Keep forgetting to add pics fitted.

As promised guys, here is some quick pics on the car!  :cool:

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/06042011312.jpg)

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/06042011313.jpg)

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/06042011314.jpg)
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: tweed on 25 May 2011, 17:29
I'm gonna do mine glow in the dark  :laugh:
you heard it here first haha
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: guymk31.6 on 25 May 2011, 19:07
i want to see glow in the dark when done! make sure you post up a pic  :tongue:
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: Adezmk3 on 29 May 2011, 17:55
Isn't glow in the dark pointless? When its dark your lights will be on so they wont show, if its daylight they wont show, so what's the point?
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: tweed on 30 May 2011, 12:55
Isn't glow in the dark pointless? When its dark your lights will be on so they wont show, if its daylight they wont show, so what's the point?

That is my point! you wont see it in day light. At night you wont see it with the lights on. But when it's parked up you will.
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: Adezmk3 on 30 May 2011, 23:24
haha fair enough, still seems debatable to me, I look forward to seeing it
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: tweed on 31 May 2011, 16:35
haha fair enough, still seems debatable to me, I look forward to seeing it


Well went to get a pair of headlights from scrap yard and the bloke wanted too much so I walked away  :grin:
To be honest I don't know if it will work or look good but worth a try.
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: DanChave on 02 September 2011, 10:42
I'm gonna do mine glow in the dark  :laugh:
you heard it here first haha

Haha, I wanna see this lol!

I Joey'd my lights thanks to this thread :)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa457/DanChave/Klassic%20Red%20MK3%20Golf/P1000524.jpg)
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 September 2011, 10:31
I'm gonna do mine glow in the dark  :laugh:
you heard it here first haha

Haha, I wanna see this lol!

I Joey'd my lights thanks to this thread :)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa457/DanChave/Klassic%20Red%20MK3%20Golf/P1000524.jpg)

Glad i could be of service!  :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: DanChave on 08 September 2011, 13:29
Very much so! Still didn't feel safe putting my headlights in the oven lol! 
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: sarnyboy on 29 September 2011, 10:37
can you paint the ribbed bit at the bottom?
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 October 2011, 14:33
can you paint the ribbed bit at the bottom?

I'm pretty sure you can't, only paint what i have painted to stay safe :)
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: Bellend on 11 October 2011, 00:36
I did. Lights are still bright.  :cool:
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: Li-D on 26 January 2012, 00:05
Im sure someone on here has paint the top and bottom bit of the dipped beam section, looks great but im sure it would rather affect the light output, wouldnt it?!
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 26 January 2012, 11:24
Im sure someone on here has paint the top and bottom bit of the dipped beam section, looks great but im sure it would rather affect the light output, wouldnt it?!

I'm pretty sure it would!
Title: Re: How To: Joey Mod headlights
Post by: gasketface on 04 November 2013, 10:35
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=188600.0


I do'nt put them in the oven,i use a heat gun to get the glass off.Bear in mind that the chrome comes off easily so you can destroy a pair of lights in minutes.