My SLK - Headlight & Door ghost light

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · Dec 29, 2015

Hi
Good day.
Since I got my SLK more than a month now, I have decided to do what I can to enhance it.

One of the problem was the headlight have water leak into it.
Problem solved by removing it completely & use silicone glue.
Then at the same time I included the glow LED light on the top of the headlight.
It will be 'ON" when headlights are switched on. (white color)
Also it will change to blinking amber when the signal is turn on.
At the same time I include the door ghost light projecting the Merc logo.

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #2 · Dec 29, 2015

Hi
Good day.

Seem like I have problem posting pictures.
Hope these pictures will show up.
Actually, I have lots more.

Thank you & have a nice day.

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jbanks15

· #3 · Dec 29, 2015

as a non subscribing member you are limited to
Attachment Space: 10 MB

I see you posted pics, this is how if you are doing it another way:

Want to post a picture? Start a new thread or make a post, click ‘edit’, click on the ‘paper clip’ or ‘advanced’ and/or ‘manage attachments’ then ‘choose file’ then ‘upload’ and ‘submit’! If Iphone pics, you need to rename any additional pics as Iphone names its pics all the same, image.jpg.

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AjarnMichael

· #4 · Dec 29, 2015

The glow LED looks amazing. I especially like that it turns yellow with the blinker on. Where did you buy them?

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dbgrn

· #5 · Dec 29, 2015

Hui Sweetcheong said:
. . . . .
Then at the same time I included the glow LED light on the top of the headlight.
. . . . .

Where did you get the glow LED light from?... looks like an interesting option for use as a daytime running light

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #6 · Dec 29, 2015

Hi
Good day.

I got it from eBay.

Thank you & have a nice day.

Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 29, 2015

Hi

Good day
I have posted a video clip in YouTube:

https://youtu.be/gDb3NAwnDRg

Hope you can see it.
It might not be very clear.

Thank you & have a nice day

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 29, 2015

Hi
jbanks15

Good day
Thank you for the info

Later I will join as a subscribing member.

Have a nice day

ps: just out of curiosity, your ID > jbanks15 ???? Hope no offense by asking.

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jbanks15

· #9 · Dec 29, 2015

my first initial and last name and 15 for my birthday!

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 29, 2015

Hi
Good day

Use it as daytime running light is a very good idea.

I will get back to the Auto accessories shop to get it re wire.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Thank you & have a nice day

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 29, 2015

Hi
Good day

I forgot to add that this glow LED light will be amazingly great for your BLACK SLK.
All other color will not be as amazingly great as BLACK or very dark colored car.

I have seen this installed on some Black colored cars. > absolutely great.!!

Thank you & have a nice day

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55AMG

· #12 · Dec 30, 2015

It's not clear in the pics how you mounted the LED strip , did you seperate the headlight or is it stuck on.
Could you also provide a link to where you got the strip.
Thanks

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 30, 2015

Hi
Good day

OK, wait for a while I will take some pictures & post it in a few minutes.

thank you & have a nice day

Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 30, 2015

Hi
good day.
Attached are pictures.

Thank you & have a nice day.

ps: I will try to find the link in eBay & post later.

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 30, 2015

2pcs 60cm White Amber Side Glow Soft CAR LED Light Strip Tube Headlight Lamp DRL | eBay

2x60cm White Amber Side Glow CAR LED Light Strip Tube Headlight Turn Signal DRL | eBay

Hi
Good day.
The price is no longer the same as the one I have bought.
Price seem to be increased.

You have to scout for one that is cheaper but they are all the same. (60cm)

Thank you & have a nice day

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 30, 2015

2X 85cm Flexible Soft Tube CAR LED Strip White DRL Amber Turn Signal Light J8 | eBay

Hi
Good day

Try this, I think it is the cheapest.
Please take note, quality-wise, they are all the same except the length which can be cut if it is too long.
So get the longest possible.

I will probably get an extra pair to keep, in case if it break down.

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #17 · Dec 30, 2015

2X 60cm LED Light Strips Tube Switchback White Amber Flexible DRL Turn Signal | eBay

Hi
good day
Found another one which is cheaper.

thank you & have a nice day

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zx9landie

· #18 · Jan 1, 2016

i love these but they mention opening up the head light and re sealing........... not sure I'd want to do that as seems a pretty major expense if something goes wrong

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zx9landie

· #19 · Jan 1, 2016

zx9landie said:
i love these but they mention opening up the head light and re sealing........... not sure I'd want to do that as seems a pretty major expense if something goes wrong

It would also be great if these plugged straight into the wiring rather than having to (apparently) cut in to the loom - I'm too old for that sort of stuff

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Hui Sweetcheong

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 2, 2016

Hi
Good day.

Please look carefully in my attached pictures.

It is just simply stick with double-sided tape on to the headlights.
The wires are just simply connected to the existing wires by splicing.
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If you really want to have it better then you have to remove the headlight lenses & install inside the headlights.
After that you have to re seal it back.
Honestly, I won't advise to do that because to remove the lenses, you have to literally "bake" the headlights until it reaches the melting point temperature of the original glue.
Then literally, physical pull the lenses apart from it casing.
If you get it right, then it is OK but otherwise you could melt the plastic casing & lenses.
There are certain auto shops that do this BUT they DO NOT guarantee or warranty anything as stated by them.

There could be water leak or the whole casing get warped (distorted)
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Thank you & have a nice day.

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