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How To: Black Head Light mod

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

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  1. Aug 25, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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    Do you remove the black rubber piece on top before baking them?

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  2. Aug 25, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    I don’t think I did but I baked mine super low and super slow.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    Temps and times?
     
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  4. Aug 25, 2021 at 12:08 PM
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    I can’t remember right off, I pulled mine apart a few years ago to build a retrofit. I followed this thread but lowered the temp and increased the dwell time a few minutes and didn’t have any issues pulling the light apart.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2021 at 5:29 AM
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    I took mine off teh first time. The second and third times, no. Didn't see any harm by leaving them on, but that all depends on the temp you're using.
     
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  6. Aug 26, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    I have the same piece on my GX470 headlights, I just left it on. Bake times that have yet to fail me are 275° for 5 min and I try opening it up and put it back in for another 5 until it opens. This helps keep the housing from getting too soft and deforming. I also use trim pliers almost exclusively and don't usually need any other tools.
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