Hamburger delete

[davesz4mc]

Blast from the past, Don't know if others have seen this or not...

I am going to do it and switch over to ///M roundels and debage the sides!

[Palantirion]

Originally Posted by davesz4mc

Blast from the past, Don't know if others have seen this or not...

I am going to do it and switch over to ///M roundels and debage the sides!

-Make sure you account for the rotation fit of the marker base so your Ms will end up level with the centerline of the wheelbase (as opposed to actual level).

[BruceJ]

Here's mine - Still looks good badged- with a little help!

[tribe]

Great idea for a mod! With a darker car, might be interesting to smoke tint the clear plastic.. I may have to give it a shot on my interlaggos blue z4m

[speddmn]

Just did this last week - fairly easy with a dremel and the scoring method discussed in previous pages... tried hacksaw and just had trouble holding down the roundel, keeping the line straight etc... Precision is important but should be OVERSTATED as there's probably 1/8" that lives inside the fender, there's room for a certain level of error

[BruceJ]

Originally Posted by speddmn

Just did this last week - fairly easy with a dremel and the scoring method discussed in previous pages... tried hacksaw and just had trouble holding down the roundel, keeping the line straight etc... Precision is important but should be OVERSTATED as there's probably 1/8" that lives inside the fender, there's room for a certain level of error

I used a reciprocating belt sander to level out the cut but if you dont have that make the cut with some extra room for cleanup. Then tape down sheets of 80 then 120 grit sandpaper on a flat surface. That will clean up any uneveness of the dremel or anything else.

[itdnwiwbp]

I haven't had the opportunity to pull things apart yet but I intend to do this. How have you guys been going about making sure you've got the roundel level before gluing and replacing it? Is it possible to reassemble everything then glue the roundel on once everything is back together?

[drbvac]

I did this last night in 20 minutes AFTER reading all the posts. Mark with a felt pen on the edges where the lens is a different shape near the light. I also marked where the top of the badge is - didn't remove it. Can also mark where the cross on the badge goes - all helps line up things after.

Mark cut line where you want it on the perimeter of the lens - I actually allowed a little more space because after you cut the lens, you remove what is left on the light/mounting ring and there is a small indent that the lens sits into originally. This actually gives you more surface area for the bonding agent - I used a 5 minute epoxy that was safe for plastic - worked fine and you have plenty of time to work aligning the badge part up.

I placed the badge side on a crumpled up cloth level and then put the epoxy around the edges. Lowered the lens on to the flat area and rotated until ALL the marks were lined up.
Don't really need any clamps or weight on it but you can - if it squirts out between wipe it off cause you aint gonna later!

One it sets put the light back in - I actually have an LED bulb there that is a LOT smaller than the original - white in fact so lots of room.

You can put some silicone spray on the rubber gasket and the tabs and it will be glued strongly enough to turn the light holder back into the piece on the car.IF you are worried that the lihjr housing will separate - pull out the mounting circle - feed the wire and light through - turn the hamburger in the fitting from the inside using the plastic tubes that stick up and then put it back in one piece. Not sure once this is done if it gives much light in the reverse direction for cars coming up on your rear quarter BUT it sure looks a lot better.

[speddmn]

Originally Posted by itdnwiwbp

I haven't had the opportunity to pull things apart yet but I intend to do this. How have you guys been going about making sure you've got the roundel level before gluing and replacing it? Is it possible to reassemble everything then glue the roundel on once everything is back together?

I used a fine point sharpie and drew a line from the bottom edge of the roundel all the way to the mounting plate across the lens - just realigned on that line after cutting down the lens.

And yes to the earlier post putting some sandpaper on the bench and just rubbing the edge against it until things get level is a prefectly fine approach, that's what I did.

[drbvac]

YES SIR that works as well - I left the roundel on as I had replaced the stock one with black and white and couldn't get it off if I wanted to

[tribe]

Finally got around to doing this mod. Thanks to the OP for the great idea. I left the roundel on as others mentioned, and also preserved a tab when cutting down the plastic. Wasn't too difficult with a dremel. Finally, sprayed the inside of the plastic with VHT niteshades to give it a slight tint.

Here are pictures after modification:


And on the car:

[Incompatible]

Originally Posted by tribe

Finally got around to doing this mod. Thanks to the OP for the great idea. I left the roundel on as others mentioned, and also preserved a tab when cutting down the plastic. Wasn't too difficult with a dremel. Finally, sprayed the inside of the plastic with VHT niteshades to give it a slight tint.

Looks good with the tint on the darker body color. Did mine several years ago and left them clear to go with my AW body color and clear Euro reflectors.

[R0ME0]

Does anyone have tips on how to separate glue o the the stock hamburger to open it up? Would love some feedback. Thanks

[jafxdwg]

Me Too !


Actually this was one of my first mods and I used the slice in half with a hacksaw method. Remaining lens that was attached to the base 'snapped' off easily using a pair of pliers. You can cut perpendicular relief cuts if you are nervous.
Glued everything back together with JB Weld Epoxy.
Its been almost 3 years and so far so good.

[jafxdwg]

Originally Posted by R0ME0

Does anyone have tips on how to separate glue o the the stock hamburger to open it up? Would love some feedback. Thanks

I used masking tape around the circumference of the lens. The edge of the tape provided a good layout for the hack saw to follow and also protected the portion of the lens that I wanted to keep.

I left the rondel attached to the lens and discarded the portion attached to the base. As mentioned you have to make a mark on the lens with a sharpie to make sure you align everything when you glue it back together.

Even with half the lens gone, the stock bulb fit perfectly. I tried to replace the stock amber bulbs with white leds and those did present clearance problems with the leds I bought.

[R0ME0]

Originally Posted by jafxdwg

I used masking tape around the circumference of the lens. The edge of the tape provided a good layout for the hack saw to follow and also protected the portion of the lens that I wanted to keep.

I left the rondel attached to the lens and discarded the portion attached to the base. As mentioned you have to make a mark on the lens with a sharpie to make sure you align everything when you glue it back together.

Even with half the lens gone, the stock bulb fit perfectly. I tried to replace the stock amber bulbs with white leds and those did present clearance problems with the leds I bought.

So you cut it open instead of separating the glue on the stock piece?

[jafxdwg]

Yup.
Carefully cut with a hack saw, just scoring a groove around the circumference, guided by the edge of the masking tape.
The clear lens plastic is quite brittle and once the two halves were 'parted" the remaining lens that was attached to the base easily snapped off using a common pair of pliers.
As mentioned, if you are nervous, relief cuts through the waste lens at several points can direct the breaks.
A piece of sand paper attached to a flat surface, trues up both lens and base for the epoxy.
Not sure why one would fuss over a 'locating notch". Your 'alignment mark' via a sharpie or small scratch will have the rondel properly aligned.

Easy Peasey and you will love the results.

[inTgr8r]

^WHS....

...If you want to go ultra slim.
On the ones I did for my old roadster, I drilled out part of the plastic (behind the Roundel) to provide a little more clearance for the bulb.