Need help *painting 06 headlights*

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Need help *painting 06 headlights*

Just like the pic below. Need someone that knows how to take the lights out from the car, take the lens apart, put it back together, and back into car. Help me out guys!!

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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I'll need a screwdriver and a case of beer
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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I'll need a screwdriver and a case of beer
Your hired!
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Lmao, yeah. It's not hard. The DIY is very simple and straight forward. only reason why I haven't done mine is because I've been so busy and someone did a hit and run on my car.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Lmao, yeah. It's not hard. The DIY is very simple and straight forward. only reason why I haven't done mine is because I've been so busy and someone did a hit and run on my car.
I've done like 5 04-05's but I don't know about the 06-07's.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Its like all the other head lights.
Pull them out, bake em, paint, reseal, and done.

NASIOC will have threads for it.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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just kidding man but I'll still take the beer
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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I need to do my 04's and I want to paint them, wanna have a beer/headlight painting party?
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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its stupid easy,just take your time. http://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php has a few tips and write ups.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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It is stupid easy. It just seems scary since you are putting them in the oven etc
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Very easy, Ive done several for other ppl as services. Of course when I started, I had to test out with my own glass headlights. After that I started doing a bunch for condensation resealing, clearing, etc.

It can be a bit tricky to do the work cleanly though, just depends on how much silicone sealant is on there. Wear gloves, avoid working on it on carpet, but also work on a soft surface such as a large dirty towel/rag. Also if you have clamps with rubber guards, it helps to make a tighter seal. Let me know if you still need help...
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by NorCalDC5
It is stupid easy. It just seems scary since you are putting them in the oven etc
low temps for a couple minutes. the 2 keys to this are use BBQ paint(stands up better to repeated heat cycles) add a small small bead of sealant for good measure. i started mine at about 4pm and was finished by 5pm. let them sit over nite since it was winter time and installed the next day. its been perfect since.
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Why a 06? U have a 04 right..
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I'm in for a baking party
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Originally Posted by RayDZ
I'm in for a baking party



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