$17 HD Headlights.... WHAT!?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 28, 2011 | 11:44 PM

#21

faster_than_u

Senior Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 675

Likes: 12

From: Sk, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave79

So what's the verdict for niteshading the inside of the lenses while they're open? I was thinking this would keep it from wearing off with rain and rocks? And do they need to be re-aimed after re-install? If so, I'll mark the garage door before hand... ;-)

I would do lamin-x if you want the whole lens covered they have lots of colors and you can change them

Mar 28, 2011 | 11:48 PM

#22

faster_than_u

Senior Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 675

Likes: 12

From: Sk, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by stxskidoo

Alright thanks if I melt then your buying me new ones

HAHA nice try but I dont think so buddy. All ovens are different btw. Mine never melted on my focus or a buddies tiberon at 300F I think I even did it at 350 for 2-3 minutes they got hot then though. I wouldnt go higher then 300 for 10 min. you can always try 200F or so for 10 min and give it a go and reheat as needed. Btw they sometimes come apart hard that sealant is strong. Last time I did it on brand new headlights for my focus it took ~2 hours a headlight to get them apart and all the sealant off of them.

This is all my experience you are on your own if you try this. There are a lot of how to's online google is your friend

Mar 29, 2011 | 03:07 AM

#23

MT-Ford

Wondering Around

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 1,686

Likes: 212

Nice Job!

Mar 29, 2011 | 08:32 AM

#24

SWC Custom

FORD~ Found On Race Day

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 401

Likes: 0

From: Johnsburg ny

i hate krylon paint.. color place or rustoleum is all i use..

Mar 29, 2011 | 08:36 AM

#25

Hookem

Member

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 58

Likes: 0

The tail lights are sonic welded, you cant bake them open!

Mar 29, 2011 | 09:00 AM

#26

Lenn

Administrator

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 15,106

Likes: 1,754

From: Hampton, VA

Looks good man!

Mar 29, 2011 | 11:12 AM

#27

silverstreak4x4

Thread Starter

Full Size Mod Complete!

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 34

Likes: 1

From: West Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by FX4Scott

What do you to put them back together? Just re-bake them? Do you use any sealant ??

Some people say to re-bake them. I didn't, just use a lot of silicone. One nice thing about the 09-11 headlights is the fact that they have tabs around the housing where you can clip the lens into. That gives you that much better seal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jus Cruisin

Nice write up. You live in my hometown. Graduated from BHS in 1969. Moved away in the 80's but I get back up there in August (Woodward Dream Cruise time).

Brighton is a great area. I graduated from Hartland HS in 09'. The Dream Cruise is like my favorite time of the year!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave79

That does look awesome! How would you get rid of the yellow turns? Paint the reflectors or pull out the yellow lenses?

I just pulled the reflector out and painted the chrome behind it. Just doing that gave them a darker look. If you wanted a darker look than that, Niteshade them.

Mar 31, 2011 | 08:39 PM

#28

crystalb52

Junior Member

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 11

Likes: 1

thanks for the post! as soon as i saw this thread i had to do it.... it was a lot tougher to get the headlights apart than i anticipated but it was well worth it... the link is my finished product with my other mod i did adding LED turn signals to the mirror reflectors. i did both of these mods for less than $50! cant beat that!

Mar 31, 2011 | 09:24 PM

#29

Jsunfx2

Member

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 65

Likes: 0

Tired to get this to work today. Failed! I had it in the oven at 250 for 10 min then put it in again for another ten min. I want this to work because my trucks black. I hate the gray surround on my fx2. I would trade Someone with a 2011 if I could.

Maybe step by step or more detailed.

Help!!!