clearing your headlights
08-19-2002, 10:43 AM
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clearing your headlights
hey i was wondering how to clear the headlights. if anyone can help me or give me so info on it... please do... im in the miami area so if u can tell me about anyone who does this, etc.
08-19-2002, 06:02 PM
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Easy guys, as you can see str8acura is a newbie (only 3 posts) let's try to be a little helpful. mmmmmkay?
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/search...der=descending
from what I'm hearing, the OVEN technique seems to work the best. I think it's something like:
1. stick headlight in oven at 200 degrees for 12 mins
2. remove from oven, push headlight tabs
3. cut along seal very carefully while pulling apart HL
4. once open remove reflector
5. reseal headlight w/new sealant or re-heat factory seal
(if you use new sealant you should remove all of the factory sealant first)
6. WEAR latex gloves because if you touch the inner chrome casing you're gonna leave ugly fingerprints.
anyway....this is just an overview, the search should help you find the exact directions.
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/search...der=descending
from what I'm hearing, the OVEN technique seems to work the best. I think it's something like:
1. stick headlight in oven at 200 degrees for 12 mins
2. remove from oven, push headlight tabs
3. cut along seal very carefully while pulling apart HL
4. once open remove reflector
5. reseal headlight w/new sealant or re-heat factory seal
(if you use new sealant you should remove all of the factory sealant first)
6. WEAR latex gloves because if you touch the inner chrome casing you're gonna leave ugly fingerprints.
anyway....this is just an overview, the search should help you find the exact directions.
08-20-2002, 10:54 AM
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also, is there anyone in the miami are (preferably kendall or westchester) that could do this. i would gladly pay u. if so please email me @ TGOCarlos0069@aol.com.
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08-20-2002, 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by Beason
do a search and youll find about 3 different way. All i got to say is make sure u use plenty of sealent when u are done.
do a search and youll find about 3 different way. All i got to say is make sure u use plenty of sealent when u are done.
08-20-2002, 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by baggsTLS
Actually, the guys here in SoCal are not adding any new sealant at all. They are reheating the original sealant, then recompressing the headlight back together. So far, so good. No fogging or leaks anywhere. Bathroom tested and multiple washing tested. AND it looks amazing. :wow:
Actually, the guys here in SoCal are not adding any new sealant at all. They are reheating the original sealant, then recompressing the headlight back together. So far, so good. No fogging or leaks anywhere. Bathroom tested and multiple washing tested. AND it looks amazing. :wow:
Specially, if you need additional help, you might wanna talk to ElegantTL-S.
08-20-2002, 05:03 PM
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str8acura, have a read;
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=40231
why are some of you guys having a hard time spreading knowledge?
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=40231
why are some of you guys having a hard time spreading knowledge?
08-20-2002, 06:50 PM
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thanks a lot tuff gong... that is by far the best post i've read reagrding this topic... the only thing that could be better is if someone in the miami (westchester/kendall) area has experience doing this and would be willing to do this for me... you will be rewarded.
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