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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Alright so i just removed my headlights and have replacements in there for now, I want to bake my head lights to clear them and add angel eyes only problem is, I'm nervous about baking them. Can anyone tell me how it is done step by step so i can do it right without any moisture when i have the finished product? Thanks guys.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Ask JnC and have him do it, hes the headlight god. His thread is literally 2 spaces down. If your nervous and its your first time ya might want him to do them.100's of pics on that thread of dope a$$ headlights. i know nothing of headlights so srry i cant give u a DIY, but https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/baking-headlights-818013/ may help.

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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Hearty, bake them at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. That's enough time to get the silicone adhesive to warm up and then you can pull the clear lens away from the headlight body.


When you reseal the headlights, re-bake them to "activate" the adhesive. Same 200 degrees for another 20 minutes.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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First time is definitely going to be nerve racking, but after doing it its really easy.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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OP if you would actually take the time and search you could have found you DIY guide on this topic. Good luck to you.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/
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