Socal Help clearing headlights?
02-14-2008, 11:33 AM
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Socal Help clearing headlights?
can anyone help me clear my headlights, i've researched how to take off the bumper and stuff but i don't wanna mess up anything, i rather have someone whos done it before and knows what they are doing. can neone lend me a hand? 3g 05 TL btw ill spot u some lunch
02-14-2008, 01:34 PM
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02-16-2008, 09:07 PM
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yo, this might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-q0SVALfus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-q0SVALfus
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02-17-2008, 06:03 PM
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yo, im in diamond bar and i've always wanted to do this.. maybe we can get together and do it together? lippstuh i met you at the meet a few weeks back, would be cool if u can give us a hand at it too
02-18-2008, 01:21 AM
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i'm in riverside but i'm down to drive and meet with you guys.. i wasnt planning to do this mod, but if theres someone that knwos what thye're doin and is down to help us all let me hop on the band wagonnnn
02-19-2008, 12:54 AM
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buy the things u need before...
use rtv silicone (clear) from autozone, you'll need 1 tube, but i'd say buy 2 to be safe, don't be stingy on the glue so you can seal it right the first time, if you see too much come out when you seal them back, wipe it down.
some didn't even use glue, they just used the glue already there, what i did was take off as much as i can, but you can go either way. if you reuse the glue, i suggest putting some of the rtv, not as much. this way you will need to reheat the glue to reuse it. oven or a heatgun (be careful with the headgun, the one i have gets really hot. buy one from harbor freight (rosemead blvd off the 210).
its relatively simple, just follow any diy since its the same for all cars. there's one written by soopa on the CL side, no pictures.
other than that, that's all i have to tell u guys, also try not to touch the chrome pieces... and might i suggest wetsanding your lens if you guys need to during the process since your headlights are off the car.
have fun guys
use rtv silicone (clear) from autozone, you'll need 1 tube, but i'd say buy 2 to be safe, don't be stingy on the glue so you can seal it right the first time, if you see too much come out when you seal them back, wipe it down.
some didn't even use glue, they just used the glue already there, what i did was take off as much as i can, but you can go either way. if you reuse the glue, i suggest putting some of the rtv, not as much. this way you will need to reheat the glue to reuse it. oven or a heatgun (be careful with the headgun, the one i have gets really hot. buy one from harbor freight (rosemead blvd off the 210).
its relatively simple, just follow any diy since its the same for all cars. there's one written by soopa on the CL side, no pictures.
other than that, that's all i have to tell u guys, also try not to touch the chrome pieces... and might i suggest wetsanding your lens if you guys need to during the process since your headlights are off the car.
have fun guys
02-19-2008, 01:08 AM
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sunday march 9th is fine with me, as long as its weekends im good to go. One problem though - with so many people wanting to do this at the same time, we need someones house with a pretty decent sized oven... and lots of time to remove all the headlights hahaha
02-19-2008, 04:38 PM
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I recalled there used to be a place in Glendale that does headlamp retro. I forgot the name. His starting rates are $150 and up for a pair. If you want black housing or other colors it will add up. I can do it but I don't have time and I hate doing headlamps. I know people are picky about condensation or moisture and I don't wanna be liable for it. I rather do the tail lamp conversion.
I try to look for that info at Glendale.
I try to look for that info at Glendale.
02-19-2008, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
I recalled there used to be a place in Glendale that does headlamp retro. I forgot the name. His starting rates are $150 and up for a pair. If you want black housing or other colors it will add up. I can do it but I don't have time and I hate doing headlamps. I know people are picky about condensation or moisture and I don't wanna be liable for it. I rather do the tail lamp conversion.
I try to look for that info at Glendale.
I try to look for that info at Glendale.
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