ryguyGTSK

OKAY... i have my headlights on my counter right now but i have one problem.. HOW do i thank this thing off??





what is the tool called and where can i get it????

ryguyGTSK

also.. is there a ghetto way to remove this by anychance???

FiftyFive

youll need a torx bit, but a small enough flat had screw driver should work

ryguyGTSK

where can i get a torx bit.??

do they sell them at pepboys??

PenancE

yea, try pepboys

ryguyGTSK

hey.. i got it off with a small screw driver.. i think im going to black on my lights too now that i have them off.. thanks for the quick help guys..

PenancE

hey, tell me if its ez to take out the film (oj film) or what exactly r u doin? just blackin it out?

fsttyms1

its a big project but fairly easy (just time consuming so that you do it right)
hes pulling out the amber reflector and painting the inside black

PenancE

ive seen those clear amber reflectors when u take it out, didnt u have to melt the glue n shit? lol my oven is ghetto so i dun wanna do it with that. so hes just paintin light coat of black inside that spot instead of buyin that other addon eh?>

t0ast

Before you reassemble, consider going to your local hardware store and getting a small set of torx keys or bits. It's probably worth the investment to tighten the torx screws properly when you reinstall everything. Plus you can take apart public bathroom stalls with em afterwards!

PenancE

ohhhhh just the plastic lens cover...ok

Tyzing

I've asked this 1000 times but I dont think i've gotten an answer, is there a good paint to use, b/c i'm doing the same to my fogs?

mclarenf3387

Its actually called a security bit or something like that.

Its like a torx bit, but there is a hole in the middle that prevents you from using a regular torx bit.

Bxscig

A tiny difference. The regular torx bit will not work. T-20 security torx bit

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

^^^ Yep. Regular torx bits will not work.

Then you have to heat it in the oven or a heat gun to melt all the sealant. Then you have to pry apart the housing carefully without bending or breaking anything. Once it's off, the amber reflector simply pops right off.

Buy some silicone sealant and reseal it properly. Otherwise it will leak and condense inside.

PenancE

if u heat it up too much will the plastic housing melt?

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Yes.

Napsoner

I had a hard time finding that same piece when I was installing my 6000k. I ended up going to sears and finding the tool bits there for $20.00.

Bxscig

I went to a local hardware store near work and they had it for $2.00 each

datboipat

Make sure you have a buddy to help you out, you'll definitely need help when you pry apart the two halves of the headlight. As for paint, i got paint specifically for plastics so i didnt have to prime it. It wasnt "heat resistant" or anything, but its holding up. and like the other guys said, a T-20 bit will do the trick. I got a set of the security bits at o'reillys, that stuff was expensive too, $20 for a set of like 10 of em. good luck with your project, i think its really worth it and it really sets ur car apart. I suggest getting some chrome turn signal bulbs to complete the look. I still havent gotten around to getting those.

ryguyGTSK

okay guys.. i have blacked out my lights and cleared it also.. i didnt put a clear reflector since i didnt have one.. oh well.. oh and i did the fog light mod also where i can have my fog lights on with just my parking lights.. i dont have a picture right now.. but ill take someonce i get home..

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Looks better without the clear reflector, in my opinion. Can't wait for pictures!

ryguyGTSK

here are the puctures.. i took them at night.. sorry..



before:


and after:

optomos

Nice

PenancE

damnnnn thats looks good. i got a white tl wit the euro lights, bah the only oj is that film i got, how many hours did it take? i might do it on the weekend...

PenancE

i got a 99 tl, if i take out the oj reflector will it look as good as the 00+? or just look gay, and i should get that clear reflector piece?



plz shed some insight on wha tlooks good ty

ryguyGTSK

this was the first time i ever did the whole clearing the headlights action. I never really did want to stick my headlights in the oven. personally i like the clear corners without the reflector. but i guess its all on personal preferance.

ryguyGTSK

the whole process took me about 2.5 hours .. and considering i never did it before, i was pretty sat. the hardest part i would say was pulling the first part of the headlight apart. once i got the headlight seperation started everything want smooth..

Mongolian

Sad thing is.... you won't know if you did it right until fall or winter... during cold and rainy season.

Looks nice!

hangbok

Agreed.. condensation suxs.. i thought i sealed mine tight, but nah.. so now i gotta replace my ballast.

Looking good though, i myself dotn' regret blacking out my lights.. even at a cost of a new ballast...