My DIY Black headlight project (EG)
03-27-2004, 07:43 PM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (B16B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ill keep it short because you guys all know how to do it now.</TD></TR></TABLE>
since it is a DIY, dont you think you should have SOME kind of instruction for those who dont know how to do it
. (preheat oven to:...)
since it is a DIY, dont you think you should have SOME kind of instruction for those who dont know how to do it
. (preheat oven to:...)
03-27-2004, 07:44 PM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (96hb)
BTW, do any of you guys pull out that little shield? Is it a reflector or to dissapate the heat generated from the bulb?
EDIT: Oven preheated to 250 put em in for about 5 minutes, pull it out, slowly pry it apart with a screwdriver
EDIT: Oven preheated to 250 put em in for about 5 minutes, pull it out, slowly pry it apart with a screwdriver
03-27-2004, 07:57 PM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (Mentat Ghola)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mentat Ghola »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do u do once you pry it in half? Paint? And what do u use to reattach?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I used screwdrivers.
I used high temp spraypaint.
And I reused the stock goop that holds them together with some extra silicone to make sure they sealed.
I used screwdrivers.
I used high temp spraypaint.
And I reused the stock goop that holds them together with some extra silicone to make sure they sealed.
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03-27-2004, 08:05 PM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (hatchi)
once its apart, light sand with 320 or 400 grit waterproof sandpaper... wipe it all off with a damp cloth, dry it off, then apply high temp paint in light even coats. I actually only used one coat because it covered so well. It say the paint is good up to 1200 degrees F, so i think it'll be ok.
I used Armor Coat High Heat Paint (Interior/Exterior) it is self priming, so no need to buy extra crap. All in all it cost me $7 for paint and paper.
To put it back together, re heat the oven to 250, put the housing back in to warm the glue up, then stick it back together. Then let it cool. I used some stuff called Shoe Goo to seal the lights once they were put back together. Just run a light bead around the light where the lense attaches to the housing, smooth it out with your finger, and let it dry for 24 hrs or so. This way its completely waterproof on the front.
I used Armor Coat High Heat Paint (Interior/Exterior) it is self priming, so no need to buy extra crap. All in all it cost me $7 for paint and paper.
To put it back together, re heat the oven to 250, put the housing back in to warm the glue up, then stick it back together. Then let it cool. I used some stuff called Shoe Goo to seal the lights once they were put back together. Just run a light bead around the light where the lense attaches to the housing, smooth it out with your finger, and let it dry for 24 hrs or so. This way its completely waterproof on the front.
03-27-2004, 09:13 PM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (B16B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BTW, do any of you guys pull out that little shield? Is it a reflector or to dissapate the heat generated from the bulb?
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It's a shield to keep you from blinding other people on the road (me). If you take it out you'll only get more light where you don't need it, and no more where you do. Just leave it be like it was designed.
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It's a shield to keep you from blinding other people on the road (me). If you take it out you'll only get more light where you don't need it, and no more where you do. Just leave it be like it was designed.
03-28-2004, 01:31 AM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (func-tion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by func-tion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im thinking about doing this myself.
How does it affect the way the light focuses?</TD></TR></TABLE>
it doesnt affect it at all. You are just painting the housing and not the reflector
How does it affect the way the light focuses?</TD></TR></TABLE>
it doesnt affect it at all. You are just painting the housing and not the reflector
03-28-2004, 05:44 AM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It's a shield to keep you from blinding other people on the road (me). If you take it out you'll only get more light where you don't need it, and no more where you do. Just leave it be like it was designed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thank you, that was exactly what i was looking for
It's a shield to keep you from blinding other people on the road (me). If you take it out you'll only get more light where you don't need it, and no more where you do. Just leave it be like it was designed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thank you, that was exactly what i was looking for
03-28-2004, 10:34 AM
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Re: My DIY Black headlight project (CRX_GUY_123)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX_GUY_123 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">please dont say spring break mines over too 
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Mine too.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Mine too.