Project foglamps and the painting there of

druid · Apr 9th, 2017, 22:54

Got myself a pair of fogs to try something, the glass was filthy on the inside but is all cool 'cos the trick is spliting them!
In the oven they go for about 10mins at 170C and, using a screwdrive to pry it open and my Mrs using a stanley knife (other makes are available) to cut the glue. The second one was easiest, i think more heat got into it as it was still in while we worked on the first Oven gloves/lots of cloths to hold them 'cos glass gets hot........
The next job is to spray them black and re-glue the lenses back on.

druid · Apr 10th, 2017, 13:21

I need black glue to put the lenses back on, painted the holders and they will be able to go on in a few days!

Technician · Apr 10th, 2017, 16:34

I can vouch for them being an absolute pain to part the glass from the plastic. It seems that its the strongest adhesive used on the car, I remember that I used an artists scalpel to get further in to cut the glue. Also one was slightly easier for me too - and there was no heat involved.

For re-sealing I used some Automotive Silicone of the type used by a vehicle bodyshop.

You will be very pleased when you see them on the car, and wonder why Volvo were stigs and not pay to have them painted silver or black. Mine have been on for about 6 years and no issue with damage to the paint from bulb heat when in use.

druid · Apr 10th, 2017, 18:23

I have black high temp silicone on its way.

Hoggy32 · Apr 10th, 2017, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by druid

I have black high temp silicone on its way.

I'm waiting for the results

druid · Apr 20th, 2017, 00:31

Ok An update.
I fitted the passenger side lamp but ran out of time to tackle the drivers as there is a lot of crap in the way...
Anyway here's my result of my day but it must have blown the bulb.

druid · Apr 22nd, 2017, 17:36

Final follow up!
Never thought it would come to this for fog lights but i had to take the bumper off.
All done plus i learned something new. Under tray stays off till i get new bulbs as one is gone.

canis · Apr 23rd, 2017, 00:13

They look great. I'd do the same, but our car has had a very hard year, dents, scrapes, rust, holes where rust used to be...

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Technician Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2023 03:32 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brackley	I can vouch for them being an absolute pain to part the glass from the plastic. It seems that its the strongest adhesive used on the car, I remember that I used an artists scalpel to get further in to cut the glue. Also one was slightly easier for me too - and there was no heat involved. For re-sealing I used some Automotive Silicone of the type used by a vehicle bodyshop. You will be very pleased when you see them on the car, and wonder why Volvo were stigs and not pay to have them painted silver or black. Mine have been on for about 6 years and no issue with damage to the paint from bulb heat when in use.

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canis Non Fragile Last Online: Today 07:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	They look great. I'd do the same, but our car has had a very hard year, dents, scrapes, rust, holes where rust used to be...

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