Customized Bentley Flying Spur Headlights (By Steve Gonzales)
Customized Bentley Flying Spur Headlights (By Steve Gonzales)
Bentley vehicles come from the factory with most of the bells and whistles already included. When it comes to aftermarket parts, however; they are few and far between. When we had a customer ask about changing out his stock silver headlights for a black or “smoked” version we found that nobody manufactures them for this vehicle. The only remaining option is to open and paint the stock headlights to get the requested look. This meant a custom job was in order!
Stock
Steve Gonzales and Caliway Jones knew the original lights would have to be opened up, separated, painted, and re-sealed. Most if not all automotive headlights are sealed with a thick gasket to prevent tampering, and most importantly moisture. The easiest way to open the lights is by heating and slowly opening them one side at a time. By using a steady 180 degree heat and some creative thinking they got the headlights apart and exposed the pieces necessary for painting.
Open & seperated
After being professionally painted gloss black it was time for re-assembly. New sealant was applied to both lights (as some was lost in removal) to keep them clean and moisture free. The same process is used to re-seal the lights as was used to open them. The lights were heated to soften the glue and slowly pressed back together, ensuring a tight factory fit.
The results were flawless and gave this vehicle the one-of-a kind look the owner was looking for.
New Sealant Applied
Lens with freshly painted black shroud attached
Lights re-assembled and ready to be installed.
Finished Product!!
Bentley vehicles come from the factory with most of the bells and whistles already included. When it comes to aftermarket parts, however; they are few and far between. When we had a customer ask about changing out his stock silver headlights for a black or “smoked” version we found that nobody manufactures them for this vehicle. The only remaining option is to open and paint the stock headlights to get the requested look. This meant a custom job was in order!
Stock
Steve Gonzales and Caliway Jones knew the original lights would have to be opened up, separated, painted, and re-sealed. Most if not all automotive headlights are sealed with a thick gasket to prevent tampering, and most importantly moisture. The easiest way to open the lights is by heating and slowly opening them one side at a time. By using a steady 180 degree heat and some creative thinking they got the headlights apart and exposed the pieces necessary for painting.
Open & seperated
After being professionally painted gloss black it was time for re-assembly. New sealant was applied to both lights (as some was lost in removal) to keep them clean and moisture free. The same process is used to re-seal the lights as was used to open them. The lights were heated to soften the glue and slowly pressed back together, ensuring a tight factory fit.
The results were flawless and gave this vehicle the one-of-a kind look the owner was looking for.
New Sealant Applied
Lens with freshly painted black shroud attached
Lights re-assembled and ready to be installed.
Finished Product!!
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