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Blacking Out Headlights, How to

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by spencer_hong, Jul 31, 2007.

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  1. Jun 26, 2015 at 9:07 PM
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    I re-used the original seal and then put the silicone around the outside. 6 years and no leaks
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    I purchased the 3m stripping and never used it. There was a ton of factory goop left when I stuck them back together. So when I was ready I hand squeezed the headlight assembly together and put it back in the oven for a few minutes. Then, I used clamps to hold it together tightly for about 15 minutes to let it set. No issues what-so-ever with leakage at this point. Good luck and be sure to post pics!
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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    Awesome... Thanks!

    Now, to grow a pair and bake my headlights and cut up a perfectly good grille to install my HomerTaco mesh!
     
    YotaBum, Jun 26, 2015
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  4. Jun 27, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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    Ok I dove in... Getting the 2012+ lights out was a pain!

    Stripping the housing now...

    What is this black vent thing and more importantly, how do I remove it?

    Scratch that... It just pulls off. But do I need to remove the metal dial thing underneath it?

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  5. Jun 27, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    Do I need to remove the weather stripping at the top of the housing?
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2015 at 9:46 PM
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    Anyone offering to do the bhlm or color match heads lights for a fee?,
     
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  7. Jul 14, 2015 at 1:37 PM
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    instead of pulling off the emblems use plasti dip, works great!
     
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  8. Jul 14, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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    Anyone????
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2015 at 6:56 AM
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    Just got my projector retrofit kit in the mail and plan to tackle that's project next weekend. Looking for advice though... Should I black out headlights while I'm at it? I have a 08 speedway blue with chrome running boards, grill trim and bull bar. Not sure if the black headlights would look good or not??? e9b57d0ddb643da976746a79f15f991f_916811ae413c3361de8f8ae4c8b1a802bf38f392.jpg
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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  11. Nov 18, 2015 at 6:29 PM
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    black headlights look awesome on all trucks!!!! DO IT!!!!
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2015 at 6:39 PM
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    I mean why not
     
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    Update: I did it. Very happy with the outcome!
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  14. Nov 18, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    02800a117a48915429529e8e07dddf23_7b809cbb6d2b63a8b25ac15053653cd7d15f4cc4.jpg
     
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    Nice work! Now black out that grille and chrome bar ;)
     
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    *edited*
     
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  17. Nov 19, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    Hahaha
     
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  18. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:42 AM
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    I was waiting for somebody to say that! I know I need to buff them, it's on the list.
     
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  19. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:49 AM
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    Looks good!!!
     
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    haha I have room to say that comment as mine were almost as bad a few days ago before I buffed them out. I have yet to do this mod, truck looks good :thumbsup:
     
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