Interior/Exterior Joey mod R56!
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The projector "shroud" as it is called is held on by two small tabs at 9:00 and 3:00, which can be reached from behind the projector. Push each tab in one at a time and wiggle the shroud off carefully. When you fully remove it you will see a small Phillips head screw holding the clear section of the shroud. Unscrew this screw and. Remove the clear section before painting.
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[QUOTE=Sgt.Beer;3846142] Heres mine. I did the joey mod and I swapped out the projector lens for a clear one and modded the projector to make more color at the cut off. Pictures don't do it justice though[/QUOTE
What lens did you use? I went with a ZKW-R (value) from TRS and it fit perfectly. My cutoff is razor sharp, even with the stock shield. Did you back out the shield adjustment screw and bend/remove the RV shield? Your cutoff doesn't look as sharp as it should be with a clear lens.
What lens did you use? I went with a ZKW-R (value) from TRS and it fit perfectly. My cutoff is razor sharp, even with the stock shield. Did you back out the shield adjustment screw and bend/remove the RV shield? Your cutoff doesn't look as sharp as it should be with a clear lens.
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For those still considering the "Joey Mod".....DO IT!
I had my MINI for more than 4 years and 120,000 miles AFTER painting my "standard" headlights - without issue.
Condensed instructions:
oven at 200 - 250* F for 5 minutes
Krylon Satin Black without scuffing the surface, just a good cleaning with acetone.
I had my MINI for more than 4 years and 120,000 miles AFTER painting my "standard" headlights - without issue.
Condensed instructions:
oven at 200 - 250* F for 5 minutes
Krylon Satin Black without scuffing the surface, just a good cleaning with acetone.
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WARNING....
I helped a friend do his 2013 with halogen lights last week and found that acetone REMOVED the chrome plating from the plastic rings that attach to the clear lenses. This was just a quick wipe to prep the surface for paint. It wasn't an issue as they were being painted anyway, but don't wipe the reflector areas!
Also, he used a no-name blue tape instead of 3M...it left a residue on the reflectors. It proved very difficult to remove as we were so afraid of damaging the chrome.
Use 3M tape and good luck!
I helped a friend do his 2013 with halogen lights last week and found that acetone REMOVED the chrome plating from the plastic rings that attach to the clear lenses. This was just a quick wipe to prep the surface for paint. It wasn't an issue as they were being painted anyway, but don't wipe the reflector areas!
Also, he used a no-name blue tape instead of 3M...it left a residue on the reflectors. It proved very difficult to remove as we were so afraid of damaging the chrome.
Use 3M tape and good luck!
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Looks good!! What am I seeing with your bulbs being blue?? I want to Joey Mod mine too but honestly I have been a bit afraid to haha, I think I will after warranty though.
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I personally did 215 degrees for about 5-6 minutes and it came right apart. I also highly recommend getting real automotive tape for the masking. Masking off the reflective part was by far the most frustrating part for a not so patient person.
Over all I think it looks good, plus tinting all the other lights around the car ties it all together. So don't wait any longer, jump in feet first. Worst case you ruin a light and you have to buy a new one .
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