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Old 10-22-2002, 07:45 AM
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i have a 2000 accent

how would i go about cracking open the headlight so i could paint the inside???
Old 10-22-2002, 08:07 AM
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hair dryer, and a screw driver/wide chisel.

use the hair dryer to heat the seam between the front glass and the main body. Insert the screw driver and gently pry away. Once the opening is big enough, insert the chisel, and widen the opening by twisting on the chisel. Work your way around the headlight that way.
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Well said... if you have any further questions try to get in touch with BigAl, I know he has done the same mod...
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what should i used to seal it afterward??

i have weatherproof clear flowable silicone....will that work??
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i used black silicone. clear should be fine.




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