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Old 03-24-2007, 08:52 AM
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is it possible to mod the oem headlights?
Old 03-24-2007, 08:55 AM
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In what way?

If you want to paint them, yes you could.
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yeah i wanted to paint the insides black. i saw glue around the casing, so i wasnt sure if it would go back together 100%
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my brother just did his subie headlights. he baked them, peeled them apart, painted then rebaked to put back together. was wondering if i can do the same
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kylekjk38 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my brother just did his subie headlights. he baked them, peeled them apart, painted then rebaked to put back together. was wondering if i can do the same</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, you can.

You should be able to find a few DIY's if you search a bit.
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ok i just found it, i couldn't find it right away. thanks man
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well this is what the last guy did, he put the unit in an oven for 10 Min's ant high temps. and the glue softened up.
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yeah i've done it on mine, jst make sure u dont leave it in ther too long! and be careful when taking off/putting back not 2 break the clips.
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and put some baking sheet under the headlight...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Striker_1818 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and put some baking sheet under the headlight...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I always foil my baking sheet too, shiny side up so it disperses the heat instead of absorbing it.

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Nooooo.

I do 5 minute increments (I check every 5) at 225 degrees.
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it depends what type of oven you're using...
generally turn theoven on at 300F for 5 mins
then turn it off put the bakin sheet on the bottom and place your headlight in...
leave it there for 10 mins(while the oven is off) and then with a philips screw driver pry it open
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