Headlight Lens

[ViperDEN_Nick]

Anybody ever separate the headlight lens from the housing?

Is it like any other, bake at 250 for 20-30 minutes to soften the glue?

Thanks

 

[BoremViper97]

It’s on my todo list because mine appears to need some polishing on the inside.
Same for you?

 

[MoparMap]

I know some people have done it on the gen 3+ headlights, but don't recall seeing it done on the earlier ones. That being said I have a hard time believing they'd be any different.

 

[GTS Dean]

Tom the F&LGOR was a pioneer on 40mm rear brakes and headlight rebuilding 2 decades ago. As I recall, the oven was used.

 

[lane_viper]

I would use extreme caution, because headlights are one item that is extremely hard to find replacements for is something goes wrong.

You don't want to regret the choice to take apart polish when leaving them alone is way less risky.

Just my $.02

 

[daveg]

Did it on my 97 3000GT's headlights (worked great) but not on a Viper.

 

[GTS Dean]

Buy some similar sized headlamp housings from a junk yard. Experiment with them in the oven before you attempt the Viper units.

 

[Drdaj2]

Have you tried letting water from a garden hose run over the headlight? If the lens clears up then you know an external polish and clear coat will fix the problem. Only separate the housing as a last resort.

 

[ViperDEN_Nick]

I’ve tried a couple restoration kits and there’s definite imperfections on the inside. Not to mention some critters have gotten in as well and left their residue. Just want to clean them all up

I saw KNG SNKE’s thread as well as Tom F&L’s about their projects