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How to: Retrofit Morimoto FX-R & Mini H1- in depth

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by InSight Retrofits, Nov 21, 2013.

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  1. Dec 8, 2013 at 1:46 PM
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    I believe the VHT stuff doesn't require a primer. That's what I'm using, rated to 2000 degrees.

    What do you guys think about painting the spring and plunger too? Ant said it's a good idea because you can see that stuff through the lens and I agree - I think I'm gonna tape off the sides of the solenoid, paint the front and the spring and plunger and maybe activate it a few times while the paint is drying to prevent sticking. very light coats of course
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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    You only see it at certain angles. Paint flakes from the moving spring and plunger could cause your beams to stick. I do not advise.
     
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    So your opinion would be what's in the picturey2yjy9ep_0a306edd259399632a9dcfc5b5d24d46bfb7ddd0.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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    True. Maybe I'll paint a piece of foil and put it on the front of the solenoid
     
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  5. Dec 8, 2013 at 2:30 PM
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    Let me know how that works out with some pictures of course. Any thing figured out about the LED halo wiring
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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    yeah im definitely gonna cut/resplice and use the existing holes in the shroud, use some heat shrink to make the exposed part black to match.

    painting the shields voids the warranty so im a little nervous to do it
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM
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    I think its lame that they do that but its business.lol I'm just debating on black or red demon eyes
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    Agreed. I think the red will look really good, at least in my case. The TRD center caps on my wheels have a red logo so it will match
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    I may scratch the demon eye with red and have a black look. Idk what to decide.
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    I kept my retrofit simple so there were less things to fail, I don't need red looking projectors lol
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM
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    To each of there own.lol
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    Hey fellas, How are you guys splitting the headlights open?
    When i use a screw driver, i often ding up the plastic housing around it.....
    Trying to figure out a way to open it without making it all ugly
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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    You do bake them right?
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2013 at 12:15 AM
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    You can bake them or use a heat gun. I'm going to use a heat gun since I don't have acess to an oven.
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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    How do you cook...

    Heat gun works too, I found 12 mins at 275 was perfect
     
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    Anything that can be cooked in a microwave or sandwiches... Live in a dorm room on an AFB and work odd hours that don't allow me to use the cafeteria on base.

    The heat gun I'm looking at only has a lowest setting of 500... Maybe I'll have to find one with more settings...
     
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  19. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM
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    I put them in a oven, 1 headlight at a time.
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    lol gotcha. I'd look for an oven, it'll make your life easier
     
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