suggestions on how to properly open headlight assembly

[osolokes213]

so i want open my headlight assembly to paint my turn signal...gonna make it look like the jdm one w/o spending the $1000...need advice on how to open the headlight assembly properly and safely w/o breaking it...

[jo3y]

uhm, oven? :grin:

[Uhhh_SoN]

so i want open my headlight assembly to paint my turn signal...gonna make it look like the jdm one w/o spending the $1000...need advice on how to open the headlight assembly properly and safely w/o breaking it...

no more painting please look at your rims it has glitter? ha

[osolokes213]

its not glitter...the fairy dust it picks up after it comes off of ur gay car lol...

[r0me0ne]

bake it haha

[Uhhh_SoN]

its not glitter...the fairy dust it picks up after it comes off of ur gay car lol...

hahaha dont be mad papi haha

[osolokes213]

bake it haha


what do you mean by bake it?...like literally put it in an oven?

[evopaul]

evom..............please

[osolokes213]

^^^dont have an account

[NativeSS]

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oh shiz a mines mallet ^ perfect for headlight modding. the R&D work and science of working your headlights all in a small sturdy ergonomic package!

[Uhhh_SoN]

you the the ams yet?

[jo3y]

bake it haha


what do you mean by bake it?...like literally put it in an oven?


yea!! ovenn

[NativeSS]

250*F for 10-12 minutes and it should come apart with a butter knife and some elbow grease!

[osolokes213]

you the the ams yet?

i dont speak retarted..what?

[osolokes213]

250*F for 10-12 minutes and it should come apart with a butter knife and some elbow grease!


is this really how to do it...i dont want to fuck them up...if it is legit, then thank you...

[jo3y]

you the the ams yet?

i dont speak retarted..what?


LMAO!! i think he meant *get the AMS (intercooler?) yet*

[NativeSS]

that it is I have baked a few sets of headlights open this way. low heat for about 10 minutes softens up that silicone.

[one4]

yea that works, or a heat gun(what i used when i blackhoused my accord lights).

[osolokes213]

ok thanks everyone...and "uhhhson" you're gay!!!!!!

[pjb00stin]

theres write up's everywhere..


ive done maybe 6 sets,all by baking in a oven.people say not to bake it for too long,or bye bye to your headlights..i've had mine set at 260*f for 15 minutes, and it works wonders... you have to bake them again once your all done to seal it back together


goodluck

pj

[jo3y]

did mine in the oven as well.. O0

[osolokes213]

one final question, i hope...do i just put them in or do i put them on some kind of pan?...lol...sounds like a stupid question but i'm forreal lol...

[pjb00stin]

what i did was get a wet face towel and placed it on there.

pj

[bpeterson]

The headlight assembly (http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByDepartment/Headlight Assembly) must be removed to remove the lens..Use a heat gun to soften the sealer and lift the lens off...BE CAREFUL when you clean the reflector it will scratch VERY EASY!

[Dubs46]

use the oven, set it at 250 leave them in for about 10 mins

be careful when painting the amber!

mine came out like this

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/hoe20/headlights001.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/hoe20/Cars/random002.jpg

[frankd14321]

I use a 10 dollar heat gun, and screw driver.... and muscle...

Than I re-seal with silicone.....

I've been into mine 3 times..

[boostlover]

@ dubs46 sup what kind of front lip do you have on your evo 8 nose chopped bumper if you mind me asking thanks

[R-EVOLUTION]

Heat Gun. I opened mine and painted the housing black, The turn signal is gona be hard to paint. The Heat gun takes time. I didnt want to put my lights in the oven.

[jo3y]

@ dubs46 sup what kind of front lip do you have on your evo 8 nose chopped bumper if you mind me asking thanks


I think its a home depot lip. Cant really tell from the pic.

[jsulen]

Well I think they are on 3? ball joints.

So I assume you just pull! Best done in warm weather 8)

To remove the whole headlight assembly (http://www.thepartsbin.com/repsite/toyota~headlight_assembly~reparts.html), I think you first need to remove the bumper.

[EvoVIIIGSR]

Not to thread jack from the op, but is this method just as legit for the factory HID housings as the non-hid? And dubs...did you paint the lower turn signal from the inside or outside of the lens?

[Dubs46]

It works for both. With the hid's you have to take everything out bulbs,ballast and etc. The non hid you just take the bulbs and harness off so it's easier. I actually painted them from the inside it was about 7 coats I let them air dry since the heat gun seemed to mess the paint for some reason. I also used the Oem amber piece to match it. Make sure to tape everything off correctly so you don't get amber anywhere where else on the lense.

[Dubs46]

@boostlover. Joey is correct it's the $18 home depot lip lol

[EvoVIIIGSR]

Good to know, thanks for the info dubs. Would you know where to get the clear insert to take the place of the amber parking light?

[Dubs46]

Good to know, thanks for the info dubs. Would you know where to get the clear insert to take the place of the amber parking light?


Try hitting up evodave on Evo m he might ba able to help you out

[boostlover]

@ dubs46 more pics of your lip plz or pm me thanks

[evilevoix]

what kind of amber paint do u guys use