Yeah i just did mine and removing the clear lens is tough. i didn't get it hot enough either and deformed a part of the side by having to pry it harder than i should have. but you can't see it with the light back together. also if you need to get back inside because something is not right (i did) you can leave the headlight mounted and unbolt the side pieces then heat around the seam and pull it straight back off again. it will be easier. i got a white bulb and halo so i ordered a blueish bulb and when that gets here ill post a pic.
You actually left the housing mounted on the bike and just used a heat gun to melt the glue and pull off the clear front? Interesting.