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Projector Lens..

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Hi fellas.. thought I'd share my findings..

I've had these oem FTO projector modules and today I was bored and thought I'd play with it and see if what happens..

here's the stock lens.. which isn't that really clear..
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and here's what happens when you spray clear coat of paint on it
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I'm yet to test if they actually make the cut off lines sharper.. we'll soon find out I guess..
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That's so cool!
I've always wondered why our projector lens are like matte/faded/blur while other European's cars came with crystal ball-alike spherical lens.

Anyway, good job on not melted down your headlights while baking it open. :lol:
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phunkydude wrote:That's so cool!
I've always wondered why our projector lens are like matte/faded/blur while other European's cars came with crystal ball-alike spherical lens.

Anyway, good job on not melted down your headlights while baking it open. :lol:
I've got the hang of opening up headlights.. I think I've opened up about 15 sets :)
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here's what the light pattern looks with the clearer lens.. not sure if there's much difference, you guys would know better

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naughtika wrote:
I've got the hang of opening up headlights.. I think I've opened up about 15 sets :)
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Hmmmm,

Good Job. Got a few of those lying around, might have a play at some point.....
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    dstocks wrote:Hmmmm,

    Good Job. Got a few of those lying around, might have a play at some point.....
    If you get them that clear, I would buy a set.
    Me? Bitter? f**k no. I think it's hilarious.
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    thing's I've found out.. try to do this on a clear sunny day.. also do it in a clean area to avoid dust/lint/crap landing on it while the paint is drying up..

    I wonder what it would look like with blue lens? might try tha ton my 8G
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    Dras wrote:
    dstocks wrote:Hmmmm,

    Good Job. Got a few of those lying around, might have a play at some point.....
    If you get them that clear, I would buy a set.
    Id also buy a set
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    just to add if you're gonna do this.. I think you should cut n polish each layer, then clean it with wax and grease remover, that way the next coat sticks properly :) and I think you will get a more clearer result.. :)
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