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BHLM success/failure

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by VooDoo, Jul 21, 2010.

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Have you done the BHLM?

  1. Yes, perfectly!

    201 vote(s)
    23.8%

  2. Yes, and I screwed up

    76 vote(s)
    9.0%

  3. I haven't got around to it yet

    569 vote(s)
    67.3%
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  1. Jan 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM
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    paintdiddy

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    Mine came out perfect.I bought a set and took my time.swapped them out and sold the other set. down time with the truck.I resealed the back of the lens to make sure no leaks or fogging.
     
    paintdiddy, Jan 30, 2011
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  2. Jan 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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    I followed Viet's write up and it went smooth except for the cardboard catching on fire in the oven. Now, I need to get them buffed. They have some scratches and yellow haze from the sun. I'm happy with the turn out. :)
     
    jjw1, Jan 30, 2011
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  3. Feb 23, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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    maser

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    fog light mod,DTRL mod,alternating turn signal mod, BHLM, pioneer pt 3200dvd, fosgate speakers all 4 doors,AFE CAI, Magnaflow turndown exhaust, satoshi'd grill, Procomp 6 in lift, 2 Diamond audio 10's w/ 600w amp..........
    Yup, I was a little nervous about doing it.....but it was a piece of cake! Took my time a did it right. No leaks or fogging. The only thing about the BHLM is, it reveals imperfections of the lens that you could't see before.

    All in all......a great mod.
     
    maser, Feb 23, 2011
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  4. Feb 23, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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    I haven't gotten around to doing mine yet. I'm kind of nervous to do it, but it sounds like it's very doable by following Viet's write-up.

    hopefully, I'll black out my badges and paint the grille this spring and then bhlm in the summer! maybe by then the nerves will wear off...
     
    TheTacoTruck, Feb 23, 2011
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  5. Feb 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM
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    crap bolted and welded together....
    yea Viet's writeup is WIN. I just reused that factory sealant with a few heat cycles and pressure in the oven, not a leak since and its been raining, snowing and what not.
     
    snowgod06, Feb 26, 2011
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  6. Feb 27, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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    thats exactly the order i did mine...badges, grill, then bhlm
    If the first 2 turn out good the BHLM should be a breeze!!
     
    VooDoo, Feb 27, 2011
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  7. Mar 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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    On the right headlight, I broke off the metal piece that holds the main bulb in. Only the rubber gromit holds it in now. It works and is still aimed straight though. Eventually I'll get HID's and that will solve that.
     
    BarefootBandit, Mar 10, 2011
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  8. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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    Mine are not perfect, so i put in the screwed up option. but they are very close. I left a finger print inside, and i could have cleaned in the lens a bit better. but the whole process and everything wasn't too hard. Just take your time and you'll be fine! It takes a little patience and you could have them done perfect the first time.
     
    eccracer104, Mar 15, 2011
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  9. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    success!
     
    Tidrow, Mar 15, 2011
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  10. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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    my attempt....is tommorrow :)
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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    In the middle of attempting it right now. Holy shit that epoxy is strong...
    I think I'll let them dry overnight and put them back tomorrow.
     
    Gunner23, Mar 16, 2011
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  12. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    my attempt went well!!!!
    the hardest part is ridding of the stock goo...
    #1 headlight has been curing since noon eastern time it;s not wet on my couch haha
    i used 3m window weld in a caulk gun VERY GENEROUSLY! THE MASKING JOB IS NOT PERFECT UP CLOSE BUT WHO GIVES A DAMN!
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    IMG_8750_0a199476dcb9aee6cd44237a160138f54f477b23.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    #2 IS IN THE OVEN............
     
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  14. Mar 17, 2011 at 3:56 AM
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    lookin good:thumbsup:
     
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  15. Mar 17, 2011 at 4:19 AM
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    ummm yeah
    thank ya sir....my other is cured install today!! :)
     
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  16. Mar 17, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    Finished, went with Krylon Fusion matte black. My lenses are pretty scuffed, used that crystal cleaning junk and it helped a bit. Much easier getting back together than apart. Only problem is that now I have to black out my grille. Think I'll wait til my bumper gets here just to be sure...
     
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  17. Mar 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM
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    ummm yeah
    :cool:
     
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  18. Mar 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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    Ill probably finally do it in May
     
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  19. Mar 17, 2011 at 10:11 PM
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    How do you go about tinting the corner turn signals?
     
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  20. Mar 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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    I did the BHLM and am somewhat pleased with how it came out. There are a few minor chips in the paint from putting them back in the lens and a couple of places where the grey sealant shows. I am thinking about taking them out next weekend and giving it another shot just to touch up those spots if I can. I have to replace one of the bulbs anyway up in the corner of the driver's side headlight. I guess I got in a hurry to see how they would look and rushed putting them back in. I will be more patient the second time around.
     
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