DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen
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DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen
I've been debating whether I should do this to my car for awhile now, and since I finally purchased HID's I think I'm gonna go for it. I know it's going to look great on my car if done right but I'm just scared of condensation or messing up in the process and ruining my headlights. Has anyone ever done this? There's a DIY on superhonda.com here's the link: http://www.superhonda.com/foru...50689
Do you guys think the seals will melt first or the actual headlight? Is it better to stick it oven for a longer time at a cooler temp (200 F) or a shorter time at a higher temp (350 F)?
Any input will be appreciated...
Do you guys think the seals will melt first or the actual headlight? Is it better to stick it oven for a longer time at a cooler temp (200 F) or a shorter time at a higher temp (350 F)?
Any input will be appreciated...
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (lude_roller)
I've taken apart lots of Prelude lights. I normally stick them in the oven at about 325 for about 5min. and pry them apart with a flat head screw driver. Just be careful and keep an eye on them
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (lude_roller)
yea i had mines done too my friend used a heater gun to melt the glue and a flat head to take it apart and sprayed the plastic piece black and also spray the reflectors smoke with this special paint...
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (LuDe4MyDuDE)
i love the way mine looks:
http://www.superhonda.com/phot...age=1
http://www.superhonda.com/phot...ge=17
http://www.superhonda.com/phot...ge=18
http://www.superhonda.com/phot...age=1
http://www.superhonda.com/phot...ge=17
http://www.superhonda.com/phot...ge=18
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (SoOHiGH)
You have a decent amount of flexibility here. Headlights shouldn't melt unless you leave it in for a ridiculously long time or too high of a temperature. 325 for 5 mins like prelude1987 said should be fine or go lower for a longer period of time (like 275 for 7-10 mins).
As for the condensation, just make sure you seal them back properly. You can use silicone which can get a little messy and is sort of permanent or I recommend rubber butyl which is the same OEM rubber used to seal the headlights. You can buy this through a Nissan dealer or Nissan parts store online.
As for the condensation, just make sure you seal them back properly. You can use silicone which can get a little messy and is sort of permanent or I recommend rubber butyl which is the same OEM rubber used to seal the headlights. You can buy this through a Nissan dealer or Nissan parts store online.
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (98vtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the left projector looks **** eyed</TD></TR></TABLE>
Maybe it is motorized?
Press a button and the beams move!
Maybe it is motorized?
Press a button and the beams move!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brodie53 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's because it was. The bezel was falling off, but I fixed it and didn't take any new pics. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Go take pics then, wait until the sun sets.
Go take pics then, wait until the sun sets.
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (98vtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i used semi gloss black duplicolor spray paint. Thanks btw</TD></TR></TABLE>
you didn't have to worry about the heat?
you didn't have to worry about the heat?
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (98vtec)
heres a pic of the first ones i tried it on from prelude1897's advice
and guess what its for sell!!
and guess what its for sell!!
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (lude_roller)
nope i love em this is just an exstra its only one other one got broke and melted this one just has a crack in it that i sealed with silicone bet u cant see the crack oh and its missing the mounting hole on the left corner
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Re: DIY Black Housing Headlight 5th gen (MrBB6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrBB6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anybody ever paint the housing to match the color of the car? I'm curious as to how it looks</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have But damnit, I don't have a digi cam to post up pics
I have
But damnit, I don't have a digi cam to post up pics
