focus st blackeyes
if i bought a focus st3 without black xenons is there any way to black the chrome part of the headlight for example splitting the lens off
i am just in the process of buying one so want sure if you could do the mod
thanks if anyone can help

 

im not much help mate as i only have a lx focus but i think they can be split using the heat method all though dont quote me as i also dont have the xenons
sorry i no not much help

 

cool ill have to have a bash if i get the car thanks for the reply

 

Yes I've done it!



Also painted the chrome ring around the headlight bulb, makes a big difference. I'll see if i can dig out some better pics.

 

how do you split them rich using the oven is it a hard job i keep thinking about painting mine but standard black one are about Ł35 so i dont know if its worth doing

 

standerd non xenons are Ł35 i mean

 

I didn't bother with an oven, just carefully prised the glue apart with a small screwdriver, worked slowly until the cover pulled off. I won't say it was an easy job as the screwdriver went through my finger a couple of times, but definately worth it!

 

how did you put them back together with some clear sealent
also what paint have you used

 

I just used matt black paint from halfords and I used tigerseal to stick them back together with, it's very similar to the glue that ford use in the first place.

 

mine dont want to come apart its just chipping away around the edges

 

Your being a bit fierce then mate, takes probably a couple of hours to gently prise each one apart!