DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Nut_N_Much · 07-08-2012, 11:05 AM

This morning started good, I wrapped the reflector and mounted the large halo with 2 part epoxy. Later in this thread I will recommend not using epoxy, just use Auto Goop for Everything. It works great.. The large halo wont recede so its generously glued to the outside of the shroud.

Sanded the filler from last night and finished taping off the light shroud and painted..

Waiting for the paint to dry I cut the strip for the light shroud..

I would like to say PAINTERS TAPE SUCKS.. It was probably my fault i should have gotten some better tape. I used what I had laying around. Man it would have had the perfect balance of chrome trim and carbon.

So I picked up the hammer and .... Just kidding, shifted gears and re-taped the Carbon strip. Going all black.. I will say I did NOT sand these to ruff them up before painting. ***Make sure you do rough them up before painting*** I was amazed how easy it flaked off when I removed the tape.. Lesson Learned.

Starting the second Light wile this one dries. Now I have to repeat everything I did on the first light.

Nut_N_Much · 07-08-2012, 02:32 PM

This is how I attached the modded turn signal shroud. The epoxy drys quick so mixing and putting it on is PITA. Like I said before use Auto Goop for everything it works great and give you time to fix any mistakes you might accidentally make.

Using some impact sockets to press it all together while it dries. I want the Halo and lens to dry together. The socks just act as a press. Use anything thats heavy and will keep it pressed until it drys.

PetePlays · 07-08-2012, 05:25 PM

they are looking GOOD! Cant wait to see them on...

07-08-2012, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	Update This morning started good, I wrapped the reflector and mounted the large halo with 2 part epoxy. Later in this thread I will recommend not using epoxy, just use Auto Goop for Everything. It works great.. The large halo wont recede so its generously glued to the outside of the shroud. Sanded the filler from last night and finished taping off the light shroud and painted.. Waiting for the paint to dry I cut the strip for the light shroud.. I would like to say PAINTERS TAPE SUCKS.. It was probably my fault i should have gotten some better tape. I used what I had laying around. Man it would have had the perfect balance of chrome trim and carbon. So I picked up the hammer and .... Just kidding, shifted gears and re-taped the Carbon strip. Going all black.. I will say I did NOT sand these to ruff them up before painting. *Make sure you do rough them up before painting* I was amazed how easy it flaked off when I removed the tape.. Lesson Learned. Starting the second Light wile this one dries. Now I have to repeat everything I did on the first light. __________________ 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 Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 05-03-2013 at 09:12 AM.

07-08-2012, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	This is how I attached the modded turn signal shroud. The epoxy drys quick so mixing and putting it on is PITA. Like I said before use Auto Goop for everything it works great and give you time to fix any mistakes you might accidentally make. Using some impact sockets to press it all together while it dries. I want the Halo and lens to dry together. The socks just act as a press. Use anything thats heavy and will keep it pressed until it drys. __________________ 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 Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 05-03-2013 at 09:16 AM.

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07-08-2012, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
PetePlays Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charleston Sc Posts: 10 Drives: 12 370Z Gun Metal M6 Rep Power: 15	they are looking GOOD! Cant wait to see them on...