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How to remove headlight fluting?

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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Default How to remove headlight fluting?

I really want a set of HIDs retrofitted in to my CRX headlights, but I'm going to be putting the JDM front end on, with EDM lights. I'm not aware of anyone that makes aftermarket headlights that fit the JDM front end, so I guess my only option is to remove the fluting in the headlight glass...

Anyone know how? Or where to pick up some aftermarket 'projector' headlights with a smooth front piece that will fit?
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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i've heard ppl grinding it down..

or you can make your own lens, some plexiglass, plaster, oven, and some wooden contraption... i saw how to do it on hidplanet..forget the link tho...
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Searched for a few different terms, no luck =[
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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If they're plastic, you can sand and polish the lens to remove the fluting. Believe it or not though, if you're installing HID projectors behind the lens it really won't interfere very much with the output, even if you leave the fluting intact.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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I figured the fluting would scatter the beam... Might be worth looking in to..

And they arent plastic, sadly.. Geniune glass EDM ones..
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by inh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I figured the fluting would scatter the beam... </TD></TR></TABLE>

The effect is minimal, mainly because the beam from the projectors is so tightly focused.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Good to know =] I suppose I could just get the retrofit done, and if there are any severe issues just make some clear front pieces out of plexi like suggested above =]
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