How hard is it to open up and spray certain parts black ? Ive seen a few around. I just want to know as some people have told me its a mission to split it open and will eventually crack in the process

 

Is it a projector headlight or regular halogen? I would bake it apart if I were you, mid to low 200F for 5 minute intervals to see if it will pry apart with slight force, but not breaking it.

 

its a regular halogen. the 1st gen non xenon lights. Ive heard about lenses cracking with doing that:(
Can anyone confirm that they have done this without breaking anything?

 

i did mines a few weeks ago and the only thing I broke was one tab from the silver ring, no biggie though. It is also held with double sided tape.
I put mine in the oven for 6 minutes at 220. Try the lower temp first 200 and wait the 5 minutes. they just pry open no problem. make sure you use high temp paint, when you are painting them.

 

thank you for the response. Have you got any pictures of the lights fitted in your car

 

P.S from your gallery it looks as though you have an 04 > mini

 

umm nope at the moment, i'll take some tomorrow.
its an 05 S.

 

What are you planning on painting? I sure hope it isn't the lens or reflector...