[Token]

I really like the way this guy has given his jewel headlights a black bezel. I don't know how to do this myself, but I want to ask a local bodyshop to see if they can do it for me.

Does anyone know the steps to take to achieve this effect correctly so that I can guide the bodyshop?

Thanks.

 

[MKC70]

Re: Black Bezel Jewel Lights (Token)

Headlight glass comes off just by removing the metal retaining clips. Remember JussiT-5R had a small right up written when he did this mod, IIRC he said it was pretty easy. Corners are the old black Hova style.

 

[Token]

Can you paint the OEM jewel corners black?

 

[MKC70]

Re: (Token)

It would be very difficult since they are sealed plastic housings. The back reflector portion would have to be but out perfectly and then painted and reattached. I would suggest just hunting down the black Hova corners used. The newer style they offer would work, they just look a little different.

 

[BenES]

Re: (MKC70)

If you take of the lenses, you can remove the bezel that sits between the reflectors of the lights, that's what you need to paint mat black.

Some pictures:

Bezel removed:

Bezel you need to paint:

 

[Barry]

Re: (BenES)

done on my Saffron:

 

[JussiT-5R]

Re: (Barry)

Man! Everyone's having them now...

I would say this was the original...

I've done that even before that swedish guy with that white widebody cabrio.

 

[BenES]

Re: (JussiT-5R)

Quote, originally posted by JussiT-5R »

Man! Everyone's having them now... I would say this was the original... http://i31.photobucket.com/alb...3.jpg I've done that even before that swedish guy with that white widebody cabrio.

That was a great looking car Jussi, but I think this Suisse guy was first in 2005

 

[Logan2224]

Re: (BenES)

Would this work on the older style headlamps, or just jewels?

 

[MKC70]

Re: (Logan2224)

Part that is painted on the jewel lights is not on the older style light. Add the fact the glass is not very clear so you would not be able to see anything painted behind it very well.

 

[flat_six]

Re: (MKC70)

Another note in case is has not been mentioned: Do NOT touch the inside of the glass lens when you have the headlight open. The lens has a special coating to manage the reflection of light back into the headlight reflector. Oil from your hands or other dirt could damage the film.

Also dont touch the reflector. Fingerprints look bad and removing them from the silver is nearly impossible as it is very soft and fragile.

 

[Token]

Probably best to wear surgical latex gloves.

 

[JussiT-5R]

Re: (BenES)

Quote, originally posted by BenES »

That was a great looking car Jussi, but I think this Suisse guy was first in 2005

Yeah, you're right.

...That was the pic which made me to do that painting job.

 

[Guest]

here's my twist on the blackened jewels.

 

[guiedo]

Re: (BenES)

Thanks for showing how to paint the bezel that looks great I am gona do my C70 wen I figure how to post a photo of my car I will I am new to the site

 

[volvonewyork]

I really like the way this guy has given his jewel headlights a black bezel. I don't know how to do this myself, but I want to ask a local bodyshop to see if they can do it for me.

Does anyone know the steps to take to achieve this effect correctly so that I can guide the bodyshop?

Thanks.

what corners are those ?

 

[C70Dude]

those look like the projector ones. Someone on facebook was selling a set on the volvospeed facebook page for $100