Kraid
Enlightened
I ordered an AR coated UCL lens to replace the lexan one on my 3P, how do I change it out?
How do you change the lens in a Surefire 3P (old style 6P head).
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Size15's
Flashaholic
I have no idea how you'll get the aftermarket window in but classic Lexan windows were push-in snap-fit so to remove it takes some force to un-snap-fit it. Normally you'd only do this when the Lexan window is already damaged so damaging it further by removing it shouldn't be an issue.
Kraid
Enlightened
Does that mean I'm stuck using a plastic lens in an age where AR coated glass is the norm?
dano
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yep. There's no way to put a glass lens in an older SF head that used a Lexan window. Those windows were user replaceable: SF would send out a replacement Lexan window and instructions to pry out the old window (which usually melted from heat damage from the lamp) and force the new window in using a vise and a nickel. Enough force from the vise would pop the new one into place. It was a pain in the butt, though.
I'd suggest searching for a newer bezel w/a Pyrex window.
--dan
Kraid
Enlightened
Any suggestions as to what would fit?
Size15's
Flashaholic
SureFire's Z44-BK (Black) has a Pyrex window (with AR coating)
Kraid
Enlightened
Will the new Surefire 6p's head work? If so I can just get that.
GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yeah, unless you swap the bezels. Call SF and ask.
Edit: the 6ps will work
Edit: the 6ps will work
Size15's
Flashaholic
The Z44-BK is the bezel used by the 6P/Z2
Kraid
Enlightened
Thanks all for your help! I'm gonna pursue this route!
Kraid
Enlightened
Called Surefire today and they said they'd send me the new style with Pyrex lens. Sure made me a believer!
glockboy
Flashlight Enthusiast
I used to pop the Lexan lens out and silicon the UCL lens in, work fine.
