Blacked out headlights!
Blacked out headlights! As much as i don't like linking to other forums, i need to with this one...just way too many pics to post all over the universe.
I finally decided to bake the spare headlight in an effort to separate the lens from the housing so that i could paint the chrome...and it's done! Well, not a finished product, but you get the idea!
http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?...192&highlight=
Sorry about the crappy quality! Here are a couple pics in case you don't want to leave:
I finally decided to bake the spare headlight in an effort to separate the lens from the housing so that i could paint the chrome...and it's done! Well, not a finished product, but you get the idea!
http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?...192&highlight=
Sorry about the crappy quality! Here are a couple pics in case you don't want to leave:
Eddie, i've got all the angles at NAIOA...but won't have a better camera until mine comes back from being repaired.
If you guys have or come across a broken headlight, or a set of decent headlights at a junkyard or anywhere else, think of me. I need a new reflector for this housing, and will need a new reflector for any of the other lights i need to bake...plus i can't be without the car for an extended period of time, so i can't bake the ones on there now, and i'd like to sell them to recoup the money spent on new ones.
If you guys have or come across a broken headlight, or a set of decent headlights at a junkyard or anywhere else, think of me. I need a new reflector for this housing, and will need a new reflector for any of the other lights i need to bake...plus i can't be without the car for an extended period of time, so i can't bake the ones on there now, and i'd like to sell them to recoup the money spent on new ones.
Originally Posted by BuffaloSS
Eddie, i've got all the angles at NAIOA...but won't have a better camera until mine comes back from being repaired.
Gosh, eddie, you're quite the demanding fellow. These (from NAIOA) didn't fit your fancy? I know the low-res really leaves much to be desired.
Tell you what, i'll go home on lunch, stop by the rents to p/u their camera, reinstall the headlight, snap some photos, and then post them up again. No sweat! (really)
At first i though i maybe caught my toes in one of the pics, but did not remember being barefoot, but then i realized what you were talking about. Ummmm...those don't fit. 
Tell you what, i'll go home on lunch, stop by the rents to p/u their camera, reinstall the headlight, snap some photos, and then post them up again. No sweat! (really)
Originally Posted by Mark IXZD 150
I see that you decided to take off your shoes to make the task more comfortable to complete...
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Alright, better hi-res shots can be found here:
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d9...oSS/BlackOuts/
And here's what i believe you were looking for, eddie:
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d9...oSS/BlackOuts/
And here's what i believe you were looking for, eddie:
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after your re-assemblage, does it leak??
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Lew, I only put it back together for show...no go. This light was a spare i had sitting around that i scuffed to hell trying to tint with VHT Niteshades a while ago, so the lens is shot. I'm not wasting any RVT or my time trying to reseal it. I think i did a helluva job painting the chrome just the way i want it, so when i buy another light to work on, i'm just going to pop the pre-painted insert in and then reseal that one. I've been looking for a set on eBay but of course, i can't find a pair for $40 like i did way back when. Looks like i'm going to have to pay $60 or so just for one.
Regarding the potential reinstall, just be careful you don't beat up the housing too much when you pry them apart. It's hard to avoid when it's so freaking hot, but just be careful. I probably should have spent more time slicing up the sealant before i baked them, as it would have been easier to break apart. Instead, i tried every 10 min to break it apart and ended up beating the housing up pretty good. Not bad enough to be unuseable, but enough so that resealing it could be problematic.
Also remember you'll need to think of something to take the place of the reflector...the OEM amber one doesn't take to 300* for 30min so well
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Regarding the potential reinstall, just be careful you don't beat up the housing too much when you pry them apart. It's hard to avoid when it's so freaking hot, but just be careful. I probably should have spent more time slicing up the sealant before i baked them, as it would have been easier to break apart. Instead, i tried every 10 min to break it apart and ended up beating the housing up pretty good. Not bad enough to be unuseable, but enough so that resealing it could be problematic.
Also remember you'll need to think of something to take the place of the reflector...the OEM amber one doesn't take to 300* for 30min so well
. Looks like i have it all wrong...last headlight went for almost $100 last night on eBay. If you guys come across any during a trip to the JY, i'll pay part + shipping + case of beer!...so long as the part is nowhere near the cost i'm seeing on ebay.
I'll tell you what. I've got two practically new headlights coming up from FL this afternoon. When i get them, and finish mine, i'll re-do the "test" light in GM red and laser blue just so that you know how it looks. Not sure if that would help, but i'd also consider "renting" the light out for the cost of shipping plus a refundable core for test fitting purposes. Let me know if you'd be interested.
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Originally Posted by jabronie78
kaz, would you do it in black or red?
These headlights are freak huge, after a year I still don't get why. They do work very well though.
Hoping that the black on the red won't be too rice, I see the Corvette C6R has used monochrome since 2005 in the headlight wells.
Thoughts???
Well, my same offer would apply. Not that i don't trust you 
but i could ship you the extra headlight i've already done once i finish my new ones for a refundable core + shipping. That way you could install it to see how the black looks before you attempt it yourself.
but i could ship you the extra headlight i've already done once i finish my new ones for a refundable core + shipping. That way you could install it to see how the black looks before you attempt it yourself.