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Old 06-01-2008, 03:35 AM
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hi guys, im looking for these clips that hold the lens to the headlight, i urgently need them to put my headlights back together from the whistler mod. i found out i only have clips for 1 headlight and for the other? they were never there! thanks and please somebody let me know if they have em. sorry for the blurry pics

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Try the dealer... Maybe you can borrow a couple from a couple different cars (that have NOT done the Whistler mod yet) untill you can find some... Worst case scenario go to the hardware store, by some metal and make them with some pliers. Done it before, not that big a deal...
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im going to try the dealer, but what metel could i buy maybe from the hardware store?
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um put alot of glue and use an towle with a spring clap over it or any other clamp the towel is so you dont scratch anythin

just leave it like that ovenight and it should be good dont think youll need the clips if you got a good seal
use the clips you have evenly on both lights
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yea those look good, umm what type of silicone did u use?
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i used some stuff my dad had around just some heavy clear silicon i think black would have been better tho. also painted the back housing of the lights to make it look clean under the hood too.


before and after picks!!!!! one of the best visual mods!

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I'm glad to see guys doing thier headlights right. The half whistler mod annoys me alot. (where they only paint the border, leaving the ripples chrome)
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well i want to do the whistler mod on my headlights but i can take the lens off due to the silicon that it has right now. how can i pop it open? do i have to use a flat head screwdriver and a little bit of force? any suggestions will help thanks a lot. oh yeah what kind of paint should i get as well?
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you have to bake them to melt the silicone
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You can toss them in the oven or use a heat gun to melt the sealant. DO NOT try to force them open you will crack the lens.
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Use an oven, set it 220* and leave the lights in for about 20 minutes
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its a lot scarier than it sounds!!!!!
not that bad they just get a lil warm in the oven. its relly safe done 2 light sets already...
just remeber to take the clips and the lil 2 rubber pices that let air in the lights and youll be good.

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i used a heat gun, the oven would worry me a bit
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bump.. i need these, currently holding the headlight together with clamps!
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damn an oven would do the trick? i am ifs on that man. does anyone have an extra heat gun i can borrow?
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Dude there is nothing to worry bout in the oven as long as it isn't actually touching one of the sides. Just make sure you have the temp BELOW 250 degrees. For most electronic ovens this will be the warming function.
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if your scared about it then put it on the lowest temp and check it every 5 min that what i did with my bros pair but with mine i left them on for the full 20 min and the lens came out so easy i did one at a time in the oven. just keep and eye out for it...
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alright cool i will do this then..lol as for the paint what do you guys recommend? where do i get the paint from?
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^^Any auto parts store. I usually use Dupli-Color Low-Gloss Black but Auto Zone has another one (forgot the brand but it is NOT a Dupli-Color) called Semi-Flat that looks even better...
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i used that engine enamal paint 500 degree black semi gloss


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