Removing Ellipsoid Lens

[Skafrog]

Alright, so I managed to crack the reflector in my Ellipsoid. How do I remove the lens from the rest of the Ellipsoid? I assume it involves sticking it in the oven, etc, but I would appriciate a step-by step so I dont completely lose my money on these.
Also, if anyone has a spare US ellipsoid reflector they would like to sell, that would be fantastic.

[BavarianBimmer]

I like did, put them in the oven for +- 5 min and try to puill of the glass
with patience it'll work great ;)

I've changed an lens and it didn't crack at all

[jmalixi]

I've changed an lens and it didn't crack at all

What did you use to glue the new lens on?

[bimmerphile]

I've changed an lens and it didn't crack at all

What did you use to glue the new lens on?

Silicone caulk.

[mikeedler]

I cut off the plastic lip on the outer edge with a side snip(dykes)for the politically incorrect, heat them with a heat gun, and cut into it along the edge with a very sharp cutting blade. have done a bunch of them to make black elips. the brights are a litllele harder cause they have the metal housing, but its the same principle there to.

[BavarianBimmer]

I've changed an lens and it didn't crack at all

What did you use to glue the new lens on?

Silicone caulk.

yup and it didn't fall off yet ;)

[golde30]

ok, i got a Q, how do u remove the entire ellipsoid unit from the mounting bracket?? its starting to piss me off, i know its mounted by the adjusting screws, but how do i get those suckers off??? TIA

[ejs999]

At what temperature did you set the oven to remove the lenses?

Edit: Thanks for responding to my PM BavarianBimmer: for the archives

couple of minutes at 180C or about 350F in a hot air oven


apparently you have to be careful as to not damage the plastic housings doing this!