DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Nut_N_Much · 11-11-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I would still like to know what is causing it. Any ideas? The lights on the other car have been modified for over two years with no yellowing. I dont want to take my lights apart every few months to try and fix this if it happens.

Edit: I wonder if it is some kind of fume put off from the heat/paint materials and then it stains the plastic?

May be fumes; I put 4 coats of clear on those blue lights, man it smelled good!

Mr&Mrs · 11-11-2012, 11:28 AM

Nice work huck, but to me that looks like it is on the outside of the lens. The pictures Vichtz posted look like the haze is on the inside....maybe its just me.

Nut_N_Much · 11-11-2012, 04:28 PM

Yep, inside.. Your right about letting them sit and dry. Mr.&Mrs. lights dried for 24 hours.. I don't see why we couldn't do the same process inside..

I'll try it out when I redo my lights with XB's.

Huck · 11-11-2012, 11:37 AM

Yeah I think you're right. That's why I suggested pulling the lens apart and using something that would cut through paint based haze, like mineral spirits. That and let them air out for a few days before putting them back together. All of the work I do is on the outside of the lens, I don't pull them apart unless I'm modding them

Huck · 11-11-2012, 09:15 PM

Because of the curvature of the inside of the lens, you may have to do it by hand as opposed to a 3" DA or the hand held hook-and-loop thing. If you do have to sand it down, I would only do the 1500 and 3000 grit sandpapers, I can't imagine you needing more than that.

And what's an xb?

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Mr&Mrs · 11-12-2012, 03:57 AM

It is a style of halo he is putting new ones in.

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Originally Posted by Huck

And what's an xb?

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Nut_N_Much · 11-12-2012, 08:43 AM

Yep, Yep, I got a set for Kelly. Been trying to get him to let me mod his lights. XB is a brighter Halo that is thinner, gives off no heat, and is sealed with resin so the thick plastic ring is no longer needed.

I think you can get them now in some basic colors, Blue, Green, White Amber, etc. I ordered a set to use on Roberts, but they took to long to show up, he needed the lights asap so went with what he got.

kellyefields · 11-12-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Yep, Yep, I got a set for Kelly. Been trying to get him to let me mod his lights. XB is a brighter Halo that is thinner, gives off no heat, and is sealed with resin so the thick plastic ring is no longer needed.

I think you can get them now in some basic colors, Blue, Green, White Amber, etc. I ordered a set to use on Roberts, but they took to long to show up, he needed the lights asap so went with what he got.

Alright, Alright, I will pull out the headlights this week. May need your help not to break the front bumper. I want to get ready for the december shows.

Nut_N_Much · 11-12-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

Alright, Alright, I will pull out the headlights this week. May need your help not to break the front bumper. I want to get ready for the december shows.

Awesome! Finally...

Here are some pics of XB's: Morimoto xB LED Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc

Vichtz · 11-11-2012, 11:33 PM

So i have a hefty powersprayer, I may just blast the **** out of them then reapply a protectant. I'm about 95% sure its only on the outside, but I guess i'll have to see for sure

MrSir · 11-12-2012, 09:46 PM

i just got the shippment of the amber Morimoto xB halos and the lenses as well. I find it funny that the amber light rings are actually white, and the white light halos are yellow. Here is a preview:

Vichtz · 11-13-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSir

i just got the shipment of the amber Morimoto xB halos and the lenses as well. I find it funny that the amber light rings are actually white, and the white light halos are yellow. Here is a preview:

I Am in for results! I was thinking about doin amber or tinting mine purple when I do them. I'm definitely interested in the color look

MrSir · 11-15-2012, 12:11 PM

something i came accross online that i thought would be useful for this thread. The retro fit source is not the only place to get the morimoto xb. This Aliexpress.com : Buy FREE SHIPPING, LATEST CHA MORIMOTO XB LED FULL BRIGHT ANGEL EYE DEVIL DEMON EYE, WITHOUT DARK SPACE, BRIGHTER THAN CCFL HALOS from Reliable LED ANGEL EYE suppliers on Guangdong CH Auto Parts Co., Ltd. site seems to have them as well in a couple of different color versions too. If anyone wants to do Red or Green halos this is probably your best bet. THey have them in 70-90mm as well.

paperboy42190 · 11-17-2012, 06:20 PM

Dare I say I started a new trend of halos? I think I was the first one to use the Morimoto xB angel eyes! :P nothing but compliments on the brightness and quality of these halos!

Nut_N_Much · 11-17-2012, 08:33 PM

I dare say 180 has used them but yes sir, you have started a new trend

... I plan on swapping mine out.. I got a 70mm set last week. +1 Rep for PaperBoy... Thanks brother..

11-11-2012, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31942	Nice work huck, but to me that looks like it is on the outside of the lens. The pictures Vichtz posted look like the haze is on the inside....maybe its just me. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

11-11-2012, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	Yep, inside.. Your right about letting them sit and dry. Mr.&Mrs. lights dried for 24 hours.. I don't see why we couldn't do the same process inside.. I'll try it out when I redo my lights with XB's. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

11-11-2012, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Yeah I think you're right. That's why I suggested pulling the lens apart and using something that would cut through paint based haze, like mineral spirits. That and let them air out for a few days before putting them back together. All of the work I do is on the outside of the lens, I don't pull them apart unless I'm modding them __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

11-11-2012, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Because of the curvature of the inside of the lens, you may have to do it by hand as opposed to a 3" DA or the hand held hook-and-loop thing. If you do have to sand it down, I would only do the 1500 and 3000 grit sandpapers, I can't imagine you needing more than that. And what's an xb? Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

11-12-2012, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	Yep, Yep, I got a set for Kelly. Been trying to get him to let me mod his lights. XB is a brighter Halo that is thinner, gives off no heat, and is sealed with resin so the thick plastic ring is no longer needed. I think you can get them now in some basic colors, Blue, Green, White Amber, etc. I ordered a set to use on Roberts, but they took to long to show up, he needed the lights asap so went with what he got. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

11-11-2012, 11:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	So i have a hefty powersprayer, I may just blast the ** out of them then reapply a protectant. I'm about 95% sure its only on the outside, but I guess i'll have to see for sure __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up**

11-15-2012, 12:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
MrSir Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 286 Drives: 09 370z Black A7 Rep Power: 15	something i came accross online that i thought would be useful for this thread. The retro fit source is not the only place to get the morimoto xb. This Aliexpress.com : Buy FREE SHIPPING, LATEST CHA MORIMOTO XB LED FULL BRIGHT ANGEL EYE DEVIL DEMON EYE, WITHOUT DARK SPACE, BRIGHTER THAN CCFL HALOS from Reliable LED ANGEL EYE suppliers on Guangdong CH Auto Parts Co., Ltd. site seems to have them as well in a couple of different color versions too. If anyone wants to do Red or Green halos this is probably your best bet. THey have them in 70-90mm as well. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ Evo-R Front Lip \| RAZO Shifter Knob \| Avant Garde Wheels \| Hankook Tires \| Berk HFCs \| Agency Power CBE \| AEM CAIs \| Z1 Oil Cooler \| Morimoto xB LED Halos \| Tein Super Street \| StopTech Rotors, Pads, SS Lines

11-17-2012, 06:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
paperboy42190 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 193 Drives: 2007 Acura TL Type-S Rep Power: 15	Dare I say I started a new trend of halos? I think I was the first one to use the Morimoto xB angel eyes! :P nothing but compliments on the brightness and quality of these halos! Mr&Mrs, VDC_OFF and Nut_N_Much like this.

11-17-2012, 08:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	I dare say 180 has used them but yes sir, you have started a new trend... I plan on swapping mine out.. I got a 70mm set last week. +1 Rep for PaperBoy... Thanks brother.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

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