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How To: Black Head Light mod

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Viet2100, Dec 14, 2009.

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  1. Sep 18, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    wish i saw this last week! :frusty: anybody know where i can buy new lenses for my headlights?
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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    Would it be ok to use the 3m window weld caulking? Auto parts stores in the area dont carry ribbon sealer just the caulking.
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM
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    NOOOOOO! ! !
    I used that shit and it remains viscous...in warmer weather it'll start to flow. I ended up having to had to take apart the headlights, clean all that shit off with paint thinner and then reseal with actual butyl rubber ribbon. Point of the story DON'T USE THAT SHIT !
     
    Thyces, Oct 29, 2016
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  4. Oct 30, 2016 at 1:37 PM
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    Thanks man looks like its gonna be returned tomorrow lol
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Has anyone done Gloss Black on their BHLM?
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    Mine is kinda glossy
     
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  7. May 15, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    Should it be really hard to separate the two parts after taking them out of the oven?
     
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  8. May 15, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    It required a lot more force than I thought it would. Once you get it started it should just pull off, but if you take a bit too long the adhesive will start to harden. I had to reheat the first one I did, but after you get the first one done the other one will be a lot easier.
     
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  9. May 15, 2017 at 3:17 PM
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    Yeah I put it back in the oven for 5 minutes and pried with my hands and that got he first one. Thanks

     
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  10. May 16, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    How long would you leave the clamps on the headlight to let it cure? Windoweld says 5 minutes. Stuff cures quick right. Just asking bc I'm using same clamps for both and I'm not very patient
     
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  11. May 16, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    I'm looking to do this to my headlights but quick question
    Does removing the bowl adjustment screws pull the bowl to one side? For each screw?
    I just don't wanna mess up the alignment and have a hard time to fix in it aftwards
     
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  12. May 16, 2017 at 3:48 PM
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    If you're just painting the bezel, you don't need to remove the reflector bowl. The bezel is attached to the lens with 2 small screws.
     
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  13. May 16, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    I plan to paint the bowl black too. So I have to remove the 2 adjuster screws. Do you guys make some kind of mark on how far in or count how many turns to replace the screw afterwards?
     
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  14. May 16, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    You know you can't paint the reflector bowl and still use the factory headlight bulbs right?
     
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  15. May 16, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    Finished the mod today. Happy with results.
     
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  16. May 17, 2017 at 2:15 AM
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    Forgot to mention I plan on doing an hid retrofit projector
     
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  17. May 17, 2017 at 2:45 AM
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    Ok that makes sense then. Counting the threads on the adjustment screws will get you pretty close, but you'll have to do some fine tuning after reassembling and installing in the truck.
     
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    They are not difficult to adjust, park 20-30' from a garage or something and line them up how you want....or take a picture before you mess with them so you can put them back the same
     
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  19. Jul 12, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    Question, is the butyl rubber sealant the same stuff as sound deadener?
     
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  20. Jul 12, 2017 at 9:08 PM
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    Negative. You can pick up Morimoto retro rubber in grey from Retrofitsource to reseal the headlights. I've used it and its very easy to work with once its warmed up.

     
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