head lights in the oven?
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head lights in the oven?
hey i was wondering if any has ever tryed putting their stock 02 head lights in the oven to crack them open to paint the inside. i have herd that this would work i was just wondering if this works and how to go about doing it. also how would u seal it back and is it a safe thing to do?
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I have done it in my 2004. It is pretty easy, just takes time. search this page for instructions. Get some windshield sealer (can get it from any auto store) for safe measure to reseal them. I did it about a year ago and they have never fogged.
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there are threads on here if you do a search, but i heard you put lights in oven at 400 deg F, i think not sure about that temp for about 15-20min...then you go buy some sealer to reseal the light...i havent attempted it on my lights since i have jdm lights, but ehhh i dont mind a few flashes
here is link that alex put up on modding beam pattern for jdm lights
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...?threadid=3988
here is link that alex put up on modding beam pattern for jdm lights
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...?threadid=3988
Last edited by DanyoCantDrift; Nov 23, 2004 at 04:44 PM.
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i baked my 04' headlights at 200 deg f for 10-15min.
i think 400 deg F for same amout of time would be overkill. you just need to heat up the sealant a little so it gets soft.....to put it back together all you have to do is smash the housing back together and bake it again. then push it together flush. dont worry its so easy!
i think 400 deg F for same amout of time would be overkill. you just need to heat up the sealant a little so it gets soft.....to put it back together all you have to do is smash the housing back together and bake it again. then push it together flush. dont worry its so easy!
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The safer route is to get your hands on a heat gun and use that. It's easier to moderate how much heat you're using and you can easily aim at only the parts you want to heat up (the silicon sealant). I used one to help my roomate put some Audi HID's in Accord headlight housings. Worked perfect, not even that messy. It's not terribly expensive to get one, and I've heard of places that rent chainsaws and such that would probably have them.
http://www.rentalhq.com/findstore/St...s=2400&TOS=FSP
That should help if you want to find a heat gun.
http://www.rentalhq.com/findstore/St...s=2400&TOS=FSP
That should help if you want to find a heat gun.
Last edited by MVWRX; Dec 1, 2004 at 11:39 AM.
I did mine and it wasn't too hard. There's actually a good tutorial on how to do it at clubwrx.net. Of course, the PVC piping is optional.
Here's the link: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14169
Here's what mine looks like after doing the mod.
Here's the link: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14169
Here's what mine looks like after doing the mod.
Last edited by ericwho; Dec 3, 2004 at 04:56 PM.
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