BrBlack
Senior Member
Hey guys and gals,
First off, sorry for the millionth headlight post....
After 8 years of ownership I'm finally getting to some exterior mods. Headlights have been on my list a long time and this winter I'm hoping to complete this project. Before I start I had a few questions that weren't answered in other threads I read.
My Goal is to do a basic-mild build on a set of Quads. Not planning on doing HID's or LED bulbs.
I'm planning the following;
- Buff/Restore lens on low mileage used OE set I bought. Suggestions on Restore kit?
- Bake lens' in oven for 20 min at 250F- separate lens. Is it better to bake before restoring lens?
- Prep & Paint bezel- color matching to body. Is everyone sanding down the bezel or just painting them as is? I'm going with Brilliant Black- What about clear? Thinking 3 coats of base and maybe 2 clear coats? IDK?
- I may look to have a local company re-seal the lights once I'm complete. This step is not something I want to mess up.
Trying to do this on the cheap, my plan is to run a set of modified H9 bulbs (low beam) and a set of 9005 (fogs) for better output. 90% of my driving is in town so I don't need crazy bright lights. What is everyone upgrading to for the high beams?
- in support of this I am planning on some LED pods to be mounted behind the grill for those late night highway trips.
Appreciate any help. This will be my first attempt at any mod like this.
Andy
First off, sorry for the millionth headlight post....
After 8 years of ownership I'm finally getting to some exterior mods. Headlights have been on my list a long time and this winter I'm hoping to complete this project. Before I start I had a few questions that weren't answered in other threads I read.
My Goal is to do a basic-mild build on a set of Quads. Not planning on doing HID's or LED bulbs.
I'm planning the following;
- Buff/Restore lens on low mileage used OE set I bought. Suggestions on Restore kit?
- Bake lens' in oven for 20 min at 250F- separate lens. Is it better to bake before restoring lens?
- Prep & Paint bezel- color matching to body. Is everyone sanding down the bezel or just painting them as is? I'm going with Brilliant Black- What about clear? Thinking 3 coats of base and maybe 2 clear coats? IDK?
- I may look to have a local company re-seal the lights once I'm complete. This step is not something I want to mess up.
Trying to do this on the cheap, my plan is to run a set of modified H9 bulbs (low beam) and a set of 9005 (fogs) for better output. 90% of my driving is in town so I don't need crazy bright lights. What is everyone upgrading to for the high beams?
- in support of this I am planning on some LED pods to be mounted behind the grill for those late night highway trips.
Appreciate any help. This will be my first attempt at any mod like this.
Andy