BHLM HELp..

sandman427 · 11-07-2009, 10:41 AM

AY i was wondering how long it took u guys to do the BHLM..?? THe reason y i ask is cuz i wanna do it on SCMD..?? If i could do it there that would be bad ass... i just dont want it to take more than a day cuz i dont wanna drive with no LIGHTS HAHA... Thanks

macgyver · 11-07-2009, 11:02 AM

Took me about 2.5 hours. but I have done the BHLM on all my cars and on some of my friends' cars so I'm pretty good at it.

sandman427 · 11-07-2009, 11:08 AM

for sure... thanks broo... do u have any pics of the install..??

macgyver · 11-07-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sandman427

for sure... thanks broo... do u have any pics of the install..??

nope only the finished product

DTacoms · 11-07-2009, 11:52 AM

I did mine in 6 hours. What took too long was the trial and error of oven heat and messing up with the paint when putting the lens back.

Most of the guys in the mod day have done it, so it will not take the whole day.

tim920 · 11-07-2009, 11:57 AM

Took me about 6 hours too because I know nothing about about how to take anything apart. I'm a newbie at all the modding. The most frustrating part is taking the lights out of the truck. Since you're going to a meet, people there should help you out. It doesn't take that long. I used krylon fusion and waited 15 minutes between each coat. I did 4 coats. I DID NOT sand, primer, clear or anything else.

Scottcrumley24 · 11-07-2009, 11:59 AM

I'm doing mine today...wish me luck lol

Scottcrumley24 · 11-07-2009, 12:05 PM

I got some clear silicone to seal the edges up nice and tight just in case. So I guess we preheat the oven at 300, pop the head light in and turn the oven off. Leave it in for 8 min. and pop er off

Chris4x4 told me to watch out for the heated sealant because it gets all stringy and I guess its a bitch to get off the lense

macgyver · 11-07-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottcrumley24

I got some clear silicone to seal the edges up nice and tight just in case. So I guess we preheat the oven at 300, pop the head light in and turn the oven off. Leave it in for 8 min. and pop er off

Chris4x4 told me to watch out for the heated sealant because it gets all stringy and I guess its a bitch to get off the lense

I have always done 250 degrees for 7 minutes. pry them a little, pop them back in for 5 more minutes, then pry them open the rest of the way.

Make sure you seal them up with silicon around all the seams. I got some condensation in mine the first time I did them which is weird because all of the cars I have done over the years the factory glue resealed fine. I had to take them back off and put them in the oven to evaporate the condensation. Since I siliconed them I havent had any condensation.

ImpulseRed008 · 11-07-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottcrumley24

I got some clear silicone to seal the edges up nice and tight just in case. So I guess we preheat the oven at 300, pop the head light in and turn the oven off. Leave it in for 8 min. and pop er off

Chris4x4 told me to watch out for the heated sealant because it gets all stringy and I guess its a bitch to get off the lense

That's what worked for me... my oven isn't very accurate so I ended up leaving mine in for about 12 min total. Tried getting them apart at 10 minutes, but needed more time. If you read all the BHLM threads/responses everyone just about used a different temp (from 200 - 300) and "bake" times.

Yes it is a pain to get the sealant off the lense

Good luck

DTacoms · 11-07-2009, 12:56 PM

Make sure to use something non-heat conducting material between the tray and lights, like cardboard or plywood. I used aluminum foil first since that is what the DIY said, the plastic housing melted.

Scottcrumley24 · 11-07-2009, 01:44 PM

so what about the black weather strip on the top of the head light? Should I peel that off??

DTacoms · 11-07-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottcrumley24

so what about the black weather strip on the top of the head light? Should I peel that off??

You don't need to.

I also recommend removing the screws and take the tabs out before putting in the oven.

Panda Jerk · 11-07-2009, 01:56 PM

ive always wanted to do this but im so nervous

ImpulseRed008 · 11-07-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda Jerk

ive always wanted to do this but im so nervous

You're afraid of this and you did the satoshi??? The headlights are a pain to peel apart, but just read the "original" instructions and you won't have any problems....

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...ights-how.html

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=106329

Just read through the threads.... learn from others' mistakes. I copied the instructions (parts of them I wanted) into MS Word and printed up the instructions and read them over several times before I even went near my truck.

If you can do the satoshi, you can do the lights

sandman427 · 11-07-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda Jerk

ive always wanted to do this but im so nervous

Me too that's y I'm waiting till mode haha... So if I get this right some krylon paint and clear coat an oven should do the tric..?? Haha.. Thanks again for all the help fellas....

sandman427 · 11-07-2009, 11:08 PM

ill see about this oven... dont know how its gonna work at SCMD..?? but thanks for the help...

MY50cal · 11-07-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DTacoms

Make sure to use something non-heat conducting material between the tray and lights, like cardboard or plywood. I used aluminum foil first since that is what the DIY said, the plastic housing melted.

aluminum foil! wow, i never noticed than in the dyi. that shit needs to be corrected asap! but again... the material doesnt really matter, just the temp of the oven. pre heat first. throw them in. 5 min. peal. paint. repeat.

sandman427 · 11-07-2009, 11:40 PM

AlexForbesR6 · 11-07-2009, 11:53 PM

cardboard ftw!!!

i did this a while back and i LOVE it...it wasnt too hard...in fact the hardest part was putting my headlight in my oven without touching the sides!

11-07-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
sandman427 Prince of Egypt Name: Amir Joined: Mar 2009, #14497 Location: So Cal Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,035 TACO TRD-sport Prerunner SWB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L v6 2 ten inch kicker cvt subs, pioneer deck and alpine 1000 watt class D amp, and flowmaster exhaust, 4 inch camburg lift spindles and my coilover is adjusted to 1" (5inch total) in front and 1.5 in rear, KING off road racing reservoir shocks and coil-overs, pro comp light bar with three 7" pro comp lights, HID top and fog lights 6000K	BHLM HELp.. AY i was wondering how long it took u guys to do the BHLM..?? THe reason y i ask is cuz i wanna do it on SCMD..?? If i could do it there that would be bad ass... i just dont want it to take more than a day cuz i dont wanna drive with no LIGHTS HAHA... Thanks __________________ ]If it Don't make money, then it Don't make sense...

11-07-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
sandman427 Prince of Egypt Name: Amir Joined: Mar 2009, #14497 Location: So Cal Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,035 TACO TRD-sport Prerunner SWB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L v6 2 ten inch kicker cvt subs, pioneer deck and alpine 1000 watt class D amp, and flowmaster exhaust, 4 inch camburg lift spindles and my coilover is adjusted to 1" (5inch total) in front and 1.5 in rear, KING off road racing reservoir shocks and coil-overs, pro comp light bar with three 7" pro comp lights, HID top and fog lights 6000K	for sure... thanks broo... do u have any pics of the install..?? __________________ ]If it Don't make money, then it Don't make sense...

11-07-2009, 11:52 AM	#5
DTacoms Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1844 Location: Frisco, Texas (currently in SoCal) Gender: Male Posts: 268 05 4x4 DC LB BSP 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	I did mine in 6 hours. What took too long was the trial and error of oven heat and messing up with the paint when putting the lens back. Most of the guys in the mod day have done it, so it will not take the whole day. __________________ ICON coil-over front l TC UCA l 5100 rear l Rear TSB l AAL l Diff drop l Revo 265/75/R16 on KMC XD hoss l ARE LSII Tonneau Cover OEM Bed mat l OEM roof rack l Running board l ProComp Light Bar with 9" H11 lights l BHLM I OEM leather seats

11-07-2009, 11:59 AM	#7
Scottcrumley24 The few, the proud, the Prerunners! Name: Scott Joined: May 2009, #17177 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 1,982 05 PreRunner TRD OR 4.0 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Halo head lights, 3" front spacer with pro comp AAL. Painted stock wheels black along with the Toyota symbol on the grill. Debadged. Blacked out Tail Lights.Blacked out center of front bumper along with the scoop. Fog Light MOD. Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler.	I'm doing mine today...wish me luck lol __________________

11-07-2009, 12:05 PM	#8
Scottcrumley24 The few, the proud, the Prerunners! Name: Scott Joined: May 2009, #17177 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 1,982 05 PreRunner TRD OR 4.0 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Halo head lights, 3" front spacer with pro comp AAL. Painted stock wheels black along with the Toyota symbol on the grill. Debadged. Blacked out Tail Lights.Blacked out center of front bumper along with the scoop. Fog Light MOD. Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler.	I got some clear silicone to seal the edges up nice and tight just in case. So I guess we preheat the oven at 300, pop the head light in and turn the oven off. Leave it in for 8 min. and pop er off Chris4x4 told me to watch out for the heated sealant because it gets all stringy and I guess its a bitch to get off the lense __________________

11-07-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
macgyver Senior Member Name: Brad Joined: Aug 2009, #21173 Location: Canton, GA Gender: Male Posts: 102	Took me about 2.5 hours. but I have done the BHLM on all my cars and on some of my friends' cars so I'm pretty good at it.

11-07-2009, 11:57 AM	#6
tim920 Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Aug 2009, #21669 Location: Boston, MA Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 399 2008 Black Sand Pearl SR5 4x4 (stock for now) 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Took me about 6 hours too because I know nothing about about how to take anything apart. I'm a newbie at all the modding. The most frustrating part is taking the lights out of the truck. Since you're going to a meet, people there should help you out. It doesn't take that long. I used krylon fusion and waited 15 minutes between each coat. I did 4 coats. I DID NOT sand, primer, clear or anything else.

11-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#12
Scottcrumley24 The few, the proud, the Prerunners! Name: Scott Joined: May 2009, #17177 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 1,982 05 PreRunner TRD OR 4.0 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Halo head lights, 3" front spacer with pro comp AAL. Painted stock wheels black along with the Toyota symbol on the grill. Debadged. Blacked out Tail Lights.Blacked out center of front bumper along with the scoop. Fog Light MOD. Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler.	so what about the black weather strip on the top of the head light? Should I peel that off?? __________________

11-07-2009, 01:56 PM	#14
Panda Jerk I rock peas on my head Name: Jake! Joined: Dec 2008, #11614 Location: San Diego Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 3,839 07 Radiant Red TRD PreRunner SR5 Access cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0 Powder coated rims, CB radio, and PA speaker. BFG all-Terrains, and snug top supersport camper shell. blacked out emblems, grill surround and waterfall pioneer AVH3100DVD infinity kappas and alpine amp. bilstein 5100's at 2.5 wet okoles weathertech floor mats and satoshi grill	ive always wanted to do this but im so nervous __________________

11-07-2009, 11:08 PM	#17
sandman427 Prince of Egypt Name: Amir Joined: Mar 2009, #14497 Location: So Cal Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,035 TACO TRD-sport Prerunner SWB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L v6 2 ten inch kicker cvt subs, pioneer deck and alpine 1000 watt class D amp, and flowmaster exhaust, 4 inch camburg lift spindles and my coilover is adjusted to 1" (5inch total) in front and 1.5 in rear, KING off road racing reservoir shocks and coil-overs, pro comp light bar with three 7" pro comp lights, HID top and fog lights 6000K	ill see about this oven... dont know how its gonna work at SCMD..?? but thanks for the help... __________________ ]If it Don't make money, then it Don't make sense...

11-07-2009, 11:40 PM	#19
sandman427 Prince of Egypt Name: Amir Joined: Mar 2009, #14497 Location: So Cal Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,035 TACO TRD-sport Prerunner SWB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L v6 2 ten inch kicker cvt subs, pioneer deck and alpine 1000 watt class D amp, and flowmaster exhaust, 4 inch camburg lift spindles and my coilover is adjusted to 1" (5inch total) in front and 1.5 in rear, KING off road racing reservoir shocks and coil-overs, pro comp light bar with three 7" pro comp lights, HID top and fog lights 6000K	__________________ ]If it Don't make money, then it Don't make sense...

11-07-2009, 11:53 PM	#20
AlexForbesR6 My R6 Eats Me Name: Alex Joined: Aug 2009, #21488 Location: Houston, TX Gender: Male Posts: 406 07 4x4 6-Spd 2007 Double Cab Manual	cardboard ftw!!! i did this a while back and i LOVE it...it wasnt too hard...in fact the hardest part was putting my headlight in my oven without touching the sides! __________________ Dragging Knee>Wheelie 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6- K&N Filter, Factory Pro Velocity Stacks, Power Commander III USB, Speedo Healer, 520 +1/-2 Sprocket Conv., CRG Bar End Mirror 2007 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 SR5- BHLM, Fog Light Mod, Pioneer Deck

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