Custom headlights by JnC, part III.

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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dang, muffin, really??!!

so did you just buy a set outright, finally?
Old Feb 18, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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dang, muffin, really??!!

so did you just buy a set outright, finally?
Yea I had to buy a set outright since my driver one was damaged and I need them as quick as possible. He hooked it up though. Got them for a decent price. They should be here by the end of the week he said so I am going to have my bumper ordered and they are going to start the paint on that tomorrow hopefully. Filling the license plate holes on that also. So this is looking like it was a good thing in the end haha.

Not sure what you mean by finally though? lol. I hit someone on tues and ordered them friday night.
Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Looks like mine are close to being done.
JnC just texted me some pics!
It killing me not to drive my car!
Old Feb 19, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Has anyone ever chromed/chrome painted both the silver line down the diffuser and the projector bezel? Preferably on 04-06 lights with the amber diffuser. Lol
Old Feb 22, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Sent PM for request/quote like a week ago....I know your busy but trying to give you some business man!
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Awesome!

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Beautiful...Awesome work and thanks!
Finished product...Very nice...thanks again.

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Maybe I missed it but how long is the turn around if I send in my headlights to be worked on? Obviously if I don't have my headlights I can't drive so I would need an estimate on typically how long does it take for the whole process?
Old Mar 3, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Maybe I missed it but how long is the turn around if I send in my headlights to be worked on? Obviously if I don't have my headlights I can't drive so I would need an estimate on typically how long does it take for the whole process?
He offers a trade in program. You send him $350 as a deposit (this money will be refunded back to you after you send him his lights back) and he will send you a pair of OEM headlights that you can use while your headlights are being worked on. Once your headlights are finished he will ship your lights back to you and you can send him his OEM head lights back in the same condition they were sent to you and he will refund you $350 back.

I just sent him my deposit and my loaner headlights should be in sometime this week JnC says. I can't wait to send him my headlights to get worked on by a true professional! Looking forward to seeing the results. This man does nothing but great work and I can't wait to get my lights back!
Old Mar 3, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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I was under the impression that he had sets laying around to be worked on, once those are "modded" he sent you those and you sent him back your stock headlights. I know this is the procedure that I went through with Bruce (Acktl05).
Old Mar 4, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
He offers a trade in program. You send him $350 as a deposit (this money will be refunded back to you after you send him his lights back) and he will send you a pair of OEM headlights that you can use while your headlights are being worked on. Once your headlights are finished he will ship your lights back to you and you can send him his OEM head lights back in the same condition they were sent to you and he will refund you $350 back.

I just sent him my deposit and my loaner headlights should be in sometime this week JnC says. I can't wait to send him my headlights to get worked on by a true professional! Looking forward to seeing the results. This man does nothing but great work and I can't wait to get my lights back!


Thanks for the kind words, the state procedure only applied to your set as they had been previously worked on and you wanted to get them redone


McCollins is right, trade in work by the customer putting the deposit down to have the project started.
- Once the deposit is made, I start work on one of the sets from my inventory.
- Upon completion I ask for payment to cover all the pertinent charges.
- Once the second payment is made the lights get shipped out.
- Customer receives them, installs them and ships their old ones back for a complete refund of their initial deposit.
Old Mar 4, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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The MuffinMan's headlights

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3G TL type S headlights
Blacked out V2 (matte Black)
Retained gloss black main bezel
Painted gun metal chrome strip, DRL and projector bezels
CF overlays
ZKW-R lenses








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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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John's Headlights

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07-08 Base headlights
Blacked out V2
Matte Black
USR clear diffusers
CF overlays
ZKW-R lenses





Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Tony's headlights

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07-08 TL headlights
Blacked out V2
Matte Black
USR quad halos
Gloss black painted DRL, Projector bezels
GLoss black painted chrome strip





Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Tmax's headlights

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3G Type S headlights
Satin black painted main bezel
Satin Black painted main shroud
Retained chrome turn signal reflector
Gun metal painted chrome strip
Hybrid TL projectors
ZKW-R lenses
USR completely clear diffusers









Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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cokorote's headlights

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04-05 TL headlights
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ZKW-R lenses
USR clear diffusers







Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Chris' CDM tails

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3G TL CDM tails
Clear diffusers for parking/brake light
GLoss black bezel
CF overlay on reflector piece
Tinted turn signal diffusers with chrome retained reflector







Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Michael's Headlights

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Type S CDM headlights
Blacked out V2 (gloss black)
ZKW-R lens upgrade
CF overlays









Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Carol's headlights

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04-05 TL headlights
Blacked out V2 (matte black)
Retained/tinted amber diffusers
ZKW-R lens swap
USR halos
GLoss black fog light bulb cover
Matte black fog light reflector per customer request









Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Brandon's headlights

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Brandon, sent over headlights to get them redone, the old sealant had been contaminated and was completely removed before a fresh layer of Koito OEM sealant was used to reseal the headlights. The chrome strips were also replaced with fresh ones as the old ones worn off chrome coating due to handling.

07-8 Type S headlights
ZKW-R lens upgrade
Removed amber pieces from the diffusers




Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Joseph's headlights

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3G TL headlights
Blacked out V2 Gloss black
ZKW-R lens upgrade
USR clear diffusers
Painted chrome strip
Painted fog light bulb cover

Excuse the poor lighting.





Old Mar 12, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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How do you like that koito butyl? I haven't been able to find Nissan butyl for a while and I was thinking of giving the koito a try.
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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^Apparently it's good stuff. Doesn't get as messy, sets up really nice.

Or so I've heard.
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
How do you like that koito butyl? I haven't been able to find Nissan butyl for a while and I was thinking of giving the koito a try.

Koito sealant is what our TL headlights have in them from factory, its a bitch to work with but results are awesome.

On a difficulty of use scale of 1~10,

Nissan stuff is at 1
Koito 8 lol
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Koito sealant is what our TL headlights have in them from factory, its a bitch to work with but results are awesome.

On a difficulty of use scale of 1~10,

Nissan stuff is at 1
Koito 8 lol
I'm going to order a "brick" of it from Lightwerkz in a few weeks. Any tips on rolling it out.
Any tips on how to completely get rid of the old stuff?

I would be much easier of this stuff just came in a caulk tube lol.
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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^^ I just follow the DIY tips on the order page at lightwerkz
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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DAMN... i want those!!! they look sick
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Just shipped out my headlights to get worked on. I can not wait to get them back!
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Good work think I might have to hit u up
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Awesome

Thanks JnC, looks awsome! Can't wait for them to come in!

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07-08 Base headlights
Blacked out V2
Matte Black
USR clear diffusers
CF overlays
ZKW-R lenses





Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Haven't gotten around to posting up photos of my JnC headlights. Very happy with them. JnC Have you ever done a retrofit to an 05-06 rsx headlight?
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Just got back from Mass. Went to JNC to pick up my girls TL headlights(had him clean them up) and also picked up my friends 06 Lexus IS250 headlights that he blacked out. He did an amazing job on them. He really knows his stuff and is dam good at it. Here is a couple pics of them. I will post some more pics when he puts them back on the car. Thanks again bro!!!


Old Mar 21, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Tail Lights

How much for the tail light with Carbon Fiber. I have two new in a box I would like to send once I know price and time line.

Thanks

Mike
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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JnC does some serious work !
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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07-08 Base model TL headlights
Blacked out V2, Gloss black
ZKW-R Lens upgrade
Partial amber diffusers








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