Few pics of smoked smileys!

[eko]

Thought id post up a few pics of the smileys ive smoked.
Thing is the pics are crap but after p1ssing about for half an hour to host them ill put them up anyway
This is the 4th set ive done and definately look the best.
I used really thin metal to make the X`s this time,thin enough to cut with scissors so they are a bit neater.
Anyway heres the (crap) pics,hope you like

[OBs]

Look the dogs dangle berries mate, bunging them on Ebay ?

[d6dph]

How much Tony

[eko]

How much Tony

Sorry Dave,they be fitted to this by 9am tomorrow

[tylerma]

look good Tony
they do get better each time you do them dont they

I have made about 9 sets now and they have been better each time I have done them

[d6dph]

And in the season of goodwill and everything

[eko]

And in the season of goodwill and everything

Got a cardboard cutout template of the X I could post you,season of giving and all that

[eko]

look good Tony
they do get better each time you do them dont they

I have made about 9 sets now and they have been better each time I have done them

Quite enjoyable doing them actually although I think the misses would beg to differ when she see the mess I make in the kitchen

[tylerma]

look good Tony
they do get better each time you do them dont they

I have made about 9 sets now and they have been better each time I have done them

Quite enjoyable doing them actually although I think the misses would beg to differ when she see the mess I make in the kitchen

ha ha I know what thatis like mate
when I am finished its like the tazmanian devil has flown by
dragging a hurricane behind him

[Jay07]

How did you do it mate, is there a step by step guide on here? They look great!! Do they lose brightness and are they still legal?

[HairyScreech]

iv got a picture in my head of you using kids building blocks as axlestands now.

looks good, might have to give a set a go, will the backing colour affect the light given out at all? tempted to try a red set for the red touring

[mrLEE30]

How did you do it mate, is there a step by step guide on here?

yes in the articles section called funnily enough DIY smoked lights

will the backing colour affect the light given out at all? tempted to try a red set for the red touring

no the backing colour will not affect the light at all, but be careful about putting red coloured lighhts on the front of your car!!

Eko- cracking job mate., almost as good as my first set

[eko]

Jay07 they are perfectly legal mate and pass an MOT no problem!
Go make yourself a set,you wont be dissapointed

Hairyscreech you mean paint the backing/Xhairs Red instead of Black?
If so I know someone who was thinking of doing a set in Orange for their trackcar.

MrLee,thanks mate

Just got to let this rain die off a bit so I can go and fit em

[jbh]

wouldnt mind a copy of that template eko would love a bash at this. can you do the same to non smileys ?

[aceraf]

What type of metal did you use then?

I tried with thin metal first, and found that it becomes warped very easily!

I've got all the parts to make 2 sets of smoked smileys but never get round to putting them together

[Jay07]

mrlee, hardi ha - thanks mate, you did a good job with that the finish product looks great!

eko thanks for that, i am going to have a go asap... your gona get alot of requests for templates dont supposed you'd be willing to post a template in this thread so people can take it themselves!? You havent put angel eyes in there have you?

[OBs]

looks good, might have to give a set a go, will the backing colour affect the light given out at all? tempted to try a red set for the red touring

Hairyscreech you mean paint the backing/Xhairs Red instead of Black?
If so I know someone who was thinking of doing a set in Orange for their trackcar.

I would imagine you would still need to paint the front of the 'X' black? and the sides red.... If you get my drift?

You could do this by putting a thin layer of black paint (good coat of aerosol would do it) on to a plate / flat surface and lay the 'x' on top

Blue peter stylee

OBs

[gooner1]

Look spot on mate, rain stopped play here too, sky,s as dark as..... well your lights i s,pose.

[shedrool83]

There cracking Tony
Any chance of posting me templates?Think i'll have ago with the headlights out the breaker.
What did you use to make the crosshairs?

[HairyScreech]

didnt you get a big bag of x's made up?

[eko]

didnt you get a big bag of x's made up?

I got a bag of them given to me but they need modding to fit Bosch lights as they were originally cut for Hella(I think).
I have a cardboard cut out here but have no idea how to get it on here in `actual size`!

[eko]

Put the lights back in today,look spot on IMO!

[Chris-W]

Nice, Tony.

Fancy a paid weekend smoking my 'E30 Headlamp Graveyard'?

[eko]

Chris,box a couple of sets up and send em down

[mrLEE30]

only joking matey!! but they do look very good on the car.... good work fella

[maxel]

did smoked hellas come as smileys original?

[tari]

Any chance of a template... been meaning to do these for ages now.

[maxel]

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=94540
diy write up with templates

[Jay07]

Nice 1 maxel!!!!

[maxel]

np m8

[tari]

Thanks matey, very muich appreciated

[Brenner5]

where did you get the thin metal from?

what sealant did you use put join them back together?

Does the sealant have to be high temp?

I am trying to find some black sealant!

[eko]

where did you get the thin metal from?

what sealant did you use put join them back together?

Does the sealant have to be high temp?

I am trying to find some black sealant!

I used the heatshield which goes around the steering column exit in the engine bay
As said,once flattened out it is easy to cut up with household scissors..but dont let the misses catch you
I use Black all weather sealant from BQ.Cost about £3 for a tube and has done 4 sets so far with no signs of leaks etc!

HTH

[shedrool83]

Done mines today Tony.
Used those metal templates(with alot of f**king about)Cheers mate.

[eko]

Done mines today Tony.
Used those metal templates(with alot of f**king about)Cheers mate.

Nice one Jake,that the first set you have done?
Can be a bit tedious but end result makes up for it