Headlight Modifications in T-0 Days...

[WhiteExpress]

My parts came in from JJ a few days ago.
I have my spare dual headlights. (I like the look > the quads personally)
Got the projectors, Bulbs, Ballasts, Sealant everything waiting to go.

I've heard anywhere from 250° to 270° and 7 to 10 minutes...

Whats the best way to deal with the 6-7 perimeter clips on these darned things. The Gen 2 lights I took apart had only 4 clips, very easy to handle.

Anything to be sure and avoid (other than touching the housing fresh out of the oven)?

Thanks in advance!

 

[swamp_life hemi 05]

I think it was 250 for 7 minutes. Or at least that's wat it is for the 02-05 headlights.

Droid Incredible 2 on the move!!!

 

[EJM05]

I thought it was 250° for 15 min or until they start to come apart. Can't hurt to keep on checking them.

 

[quietpeen]

What? Jj didn't send detailed instructions? Lol

 

[EJM05]

What? Jj didn't send detailed instructions? Lol

Fail on JJ

 

[LB3711]

Good luck. I'd never do it myself.


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[WhiteExpress]

Fail on JJ

JJ makes money baking and retrofitting. No fail on his part. He's been great on everything so far.

 

[EJM05]

JJ makes money baking and retrofitting. No fail on his part. He's been great on everything so far.

I know I have a set of his lights. Lol.

 

[EJM05]

Good luck. I'd never do it myself.

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X2!

 

[WhiteExpress]

Good luck. I'd never do it myself.

It was easy on the 2G. And I had to fabricate mounts for the projector etc. Not this easy "single nut" installation.

 

[LB3711]

Lol


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[0212353]

LOL, can't give away all the trade secrets here fellas.

BUT.......250 for 18 minutes man. Trust me. Then use a small screwdriver to get the 2 plastic clips pulled away (the ones on the side), then go around the entire headlight with the screwdriver to loosen up the sealant. Then..........have fun rippin' into it.

Please take your time! Don't be surprised, I guarantee you will need to bake it at least 2x on the first one........and if not........well.......you suck. LOL 2nd one should be better, the 168th is the best.

 

[bigbadram1500]

Looking forward to the completed pics

 

[0212353]

oh, and if you don't touch it right out of the oven.......you'll never get 'em open.

Get some nice gloves, I have some similar to these - Large General Purpose High-Performance Work Gloves (2 Pair)-26100 at The Home Depot

They do get a bit warm, and watch the metal "bolt".......holy **** it burns. LOL

 

[EJM05]

and watch the metal "bolt".......holy **** it burns. LOL

*****

 

[WhiteExpress]

LOL, can't give away all the trade secrets here fellas.

BUT.......250 for 18 minutes man. Trust me. Then use a small screwdriver to get the 2 plastic clips pulled away (the ones on the side), then go around the entire headlight with the screwdriver to loosen up the sealant. Then..........have fun rippin' into it.

Please take your time! Don't be surprised, I guarantee you will need to bake it at least 2x on the first one........and if not........well.......you suck. LOL 2nd one should be better, the 168th is the best.

18 minutes?! I had it in there at 250° for 10 minutes and the housing started to melt the cookie sheet! ********! I'm guessing this stove is hotter than 250 when it says to 250. I'll lower it a smidge and try again (This is attempt 2 already)

 

[WhiteExpress]

and watch the metal "bolt".......holy **** it burns. LOL

I've learned this one too!

 

[0212353]

18 minutes?! I had it in there at 250° for 10 minutes and the housing started to melt the cookie sheet! ********! I'm guessing this stove is hotter than 250 when it says to 250. I'll lower it a smidge and try again (This is attempt 2 already)

I put mine on a silicone sheet on a cookie sheet. Never came close to melting one.......and I left one in there for 35 minutes once (forgot to set the timer!)

 

[WhiteExpress]

Well, letting them bake. moved the rack up 1... Didn't wanna melt the lense, guess we'll find out!

 

[WhiteExpress]

I put mine on a silicone sheet on a cookie sheet. Never came close to melting one.......and I left one in there for 35 minutes once (forgot to set the timer!)

I'll post the pictures! I don't have silicone sheet though, just a non stick cookie sheet.