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Replace supplier of the sealant around

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They swapped the supplier of the sealant around that time and the stuff they used does not break down with heat.
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Use does not break down

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They swapped the supplier of the sealant around that time and the stuff they used does not break down with heat.
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They swapped the supplier of the sealant around that time and the stuff they used does not break down with heat.
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Modified Headlights with Black internals

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POST 1Original post

Hi all, Wanted to share my latest modification with the 987 community. Always liked the look of headlights with black out internals rather than two big chromey beacons being on the front of the car. Did some research and found a company that produces replacement headlights that are aftermarket for about £1k from the US. Felt this was pretty steep so set about modifying my own lights and painting the insides black to achieve the same / similar results. Found an old forum thread which had a small amount of information from someone who had taken on the challenge, and trust me when I say it was a challenge!!! And here is the finished results. I personally love it and think it really makes the car look much more modern.

POST 2Original post

Nice! How did you separate the lens from the assembly? Heat gun & prying?

POST 3Original post

Heat doesn't work with Porsche lights from the 987 model years across the whole Porsche range. They swapped the supplier of the sealant around that time and the stuff they used does not break down with heat. The lights would melt and burn before the sealant did anything. It takes a mixture of home made tools and carefully treating the sealant with solvents being careful not to get any on the plastic as that will melt and discolour it. And a lot of patience and persistence!!!

POST 4Original post

Few pictures before / at a show this weekend. [url=https://flic.kr/p/XnSBag]

POST 5Original post

Equinox: Since you've opened up the head lamps and taken a look inside...what are your thoughts on whether there is room to modify the headlamp to include the 4- LED shroud shown here: https://store.ijdmtoy.com/Porsche-Style-H1-Bi-Xenon-Projector-4-LED-DRL-p/35-091.htm

POST 6Original post

Awesome job on the lights. I was thinking about this for awhile. Do you have the name of the US company that makes the replacement lights? Thanks!

POST 7Original post

Hey there! Sorry to resurrect this thread from the sands of time, but I'd love to know if you're still making these modified headlights ? I'm in the US, and I'd absolutely love to have a pair for my CS!

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