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Smoking headlights

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John G
Senior Member
418
07-04-2017, 01:20 PM
#1
Right i think im gonna have to reseal one of my headlights as i had condensation in it.

i have found a thread thats shows you how to remove the headlight but what to i do next? iv heard stick them in the oven, but that all seems abit vage lol, how long for, what mark? then once the seals soft how do u open the lense, what do i spray, and what to i reseal them with? all these question are what i unsure about and need to find out before attemptin it as i dont want to ruin my headlights due to them being so expensive :blink:

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John G
07-04-2017, 01:20 PM #1

Right i think im gonna have to reseal one of my headlights as i had condensation in it.

i have found a thread thats shows you how to remove the headlight but what to i do next? iv heard stick them in the oven, but that all seems abit vage lol, how long for, what mark? then once the seals soft how do u open the lense, what do i spray, and what to i reseal them with? all these question are what i unsure about and need to find out before attemptin it as i dont want to ruin my headlights due to them being so expensive :blink:


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aaronabbott
Posting Freak
804
07-04-2017, 01:22 PM
#2
here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-q0SVALfus

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aaronabbott
07-04-2017, 01:22 PM #2

here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-q0SVALfus


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TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers

John G
Senior Member
418
07-04-2017, 01:25 PM
#3
You Absolute legend! Confusedmoke:

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John G
07-04-2017, 01:25 PM #3

You Absolute legend! Confusedmoke:


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John G
Senior Member
418
07-04-2017, 01:43 PM
#4
Always guys that have smoked there headlights, does the fact youve painted the reflective surround hinder the brightness off your headlights onto the road much?

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John G
07-04-2017, 01:43 PM #4

Always guys that have smoked there headlights, does the fact youve painted the reflective surround hinder the brightness off your headlights onto the road much?


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Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
07-04-2017, 01:46 PM
#5
If you have the HID's fitted mate they more than compensate for what reflection is lost by spraying :thumbup1: plus the rear reflector behind the bulb is the part that does all of the work when it comes down to light spread :thumbup1:

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Bandit
07-04-2017, 01:46 PM #5

If you have the HID's fitted mate they more than compensate for what reflection is lost by spraying :thumbup1: plus the rear reflector behind the bulb is the part that does all of the work when it comes down to light spread :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

aaronabbott
Posting Freak
804
07-04-2017, 01:48 PM
#6
none what so ever heres my thread so you can see first
http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...337&page=2

ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
07-04-2017, 01:48 PM #6

none what so ever heres my thread so you can see first
http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...337&page=2


ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers

John G
Senior Member
418
07-04-2017, 01:49 PM
#7
exactly what i wanted to hear buddy, now to have the balls to do it, and find a sat and sunday where i dont need the car to take my time doing it, what did you all use to clamp the headlight back together with as they used about 5 sets of mould grips lol

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John G
07-04-2017, 01:49 PM #7

exactly what i wanted to hear buddy, now to have the balls to do it, and find a sat and sunday where i dont need the car to take my time doing it, what did you all use to clamp the headlight back together with as they used about 5 sets of mould grips lol


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aaronabbott
Posting Freak
804
07-04-2017, 01:54 PM
#8
you'll be ok just keep the oven temp low and if they aint ready to come apart just leave them in a little longer,mine were in for 20mins overall


i used some little plastic clamps which i found after i done the first one,other than that i put it behind me and sat back against it between 2 cushions:thumbup1:

ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
07-04-2017, 01:54 PM #8

you'll be ok just keep the oven temp low and if they aint ready to come apart just leave them in a little longer,mine were in for 20mins overall


i used some little plastic clamps which i found after i done the first one,other than that i put it behind me and sat back against it between 2 cushions:thumbup1:


ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers

John G
Senior Member
418
07-04-2017, 01:54 PM
#9
like you detango'd them, do they already had orange bulbs in there?

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John G
07-04-2017, 01:54 PM #9

like you detango'd them, do they already had orange bulbs in there?


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ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
07-04-2017, 01:55 PM
#10
if you go to toyota you can buy a headlight sealing kit for approx £7.00
nope they have clear bulbs you will need to buy the silver tec ones....

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ormi
07-04-2017, 01:55 PM #10

if you go to toyota you can buy a headlight sealing kit for approx £7.00
nope they have clear bulbs you will need to buy the silver tec ones....


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