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How to: Retrofit Morimoto FX-R & Mini H1- in depth

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by InSight Retrofits, Nov 21, 2013.

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  1. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:59 AM
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    Well right now I used copper wire as a Mach up but I don't think the copper could handle the heat well (waiting to get some .020 steel wire) drilling was a pain for me. Don't have the best drill and the smallest bit I had broke and scratched the shroud but its getting painted so I'm not really worried and that's what I was thinking and having the shroud side with wires down. So it'll be hard to see
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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    Gives you an idea of what I did
    I also thought about cutting the wires and drilling just a big enough hole to out the wires thru
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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    Looks like it'll work well, I'm still thinking silicone for mine. ANyone have a reason why i shouldn't do that?

    /Where are you getting the really tiny steel wire?
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:15 AM
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    Well I can tell you IMO I don't trust silicone with the heat from the projector. Well I got my cooper from my job (af aircraft mechanic) but I know hobby lobby has hanging wire that thin. Or any hobby store. I plan on using steel wire tho
     
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  5. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Does anyone know how I should go about prepping my shroud for paint
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:25 AM
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    I used bleach to strip the chrome and it worked 8/10 and hit it with some steel wool.

    Good call on the silicone with the heat, I guess I'll look for some thin steel wire at home depot or something. I just don't think the heat would be too bad on the shroud...
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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    Ya I can understand that but I'd be happier knowing its held in there tight with some steel.
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:00 AM
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    Did you just soak them in bleach?
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:07 AM
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    lookin good there
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:08 AM
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    Its a start at least. Tomorrow I'll be getting the paint for the demon eye. These the three parts to paintrujybyne_a43fef0dade9559fe4ac40729d1827a4ea37981e.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:25 AM
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    I don't think you want to paint the actual shield on the right, I might be wrong though. I think I read it messes up the cutoff. Leave it that color and paint the piece on the bottom left for sure
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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    Ya Asian Ant sent me a pic and it had 2 of the 3 pieces he paints. Idk either.lol
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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    maybe I'm wrong idk

    browse HID planet and find out before you do it!
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    Idk either. But from what he sent me it has the projector and the shield
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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    Yup, then steel wool like a MF

    Yeah, I was curious about this. Ant sent me this in a PM that we were talking about demon eyes

    [​IMG]

    The original image was from HIDP and he circled what else to paint for the best demon eye
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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    Ya I saw that last night while I was working on them
     
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  17. Dec 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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    Honestly I'd just paint the whole shield so you don't have to worry about it. It's what a lot of people do over at hidplanet... I'm painting mine black because it gives off a smoked black look and supposedly improves the cutoff line as well as reduces the rainbow effect.
    http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?33357-cutoff-shield-painting



    Sep222010_9582jordangsxr_3a9cbf3659e4db5c11d02221125cacec1e3d3112.jpg





    This is what painting the whole thing red makes it look like

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  18. Dec 8, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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    Now that you say that did see a black painted can't decide.lol
    For some odd reason one shroud, the chrome won't come off. The other one all de-chromed and just needs washed and dryed
     
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  19. Dec 8, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    I'm just going to sand it very lightly, throw a coat of self etching primer on it, then spray it with some high temp flat black. Be sure to try and use paint rated for up to 1,000*. Some people used the paint rated for lower and got burn marks in the paint....

    This is what black looks like...

    [​IMG]
     
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  20. Dec 8, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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    Ya I plan on using the high temp stuff at auto stores
     
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