DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Huck · 12-20-2013, 11:30 AM

I wish I had another daily driver so I could open up my lights and take my time playing with them. The way it is now I have two days to open them up do everything perfect and put it all back together.

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-20-2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

I wish I had another daily driver so I could open up my lights and take my time playing with them. The way it is now I have two days to open them up do everything perfect and put it all back together.

Zdayz 2014!!

I hear ya man!

It's winter here, so I've got the car put away anyhow. Lucky I have a daily driver to get through Chicago winters!!! Time to play is another thing though. I'm also finishing a basement, taking to old dogs back and forth to the vet constantly, helping my wife start a new business, and continue my training for the upcoming triathlon season. I have the time the car can be down, but don't really have the time to play with the lights. Too much other stuff going on right now!

Huck · 12-20-2013, 11:49 AM

Yeah that's a lot on your plate. I'm in the middle of a garage remodel so the place is a wreck. Plus I'm in Florida and it's currently 81* here hahaha, I drive the Z every day.

Zdayz 2014!!

Huck · 12-21-2013, 06:14 PM

Just ordered 8 red flat mount led's and 8 blue ones, as well as some new drl led's and white turn signal led's for my headlight mod. That will be a lot less drilling and wiring. I also got some "cool white" flat mount led's for some foot well lighting when I open the doors, and maybe something actually on the doors, not sure yet. We have that red reflector thing on the doors, I've been wondering if I could put a light in that thing.

Meulen · 12-22-2013, 08:00 PM

I just figured out 3 LEDs I the strip lights stuck to the reflective shroud is just about as bright as 6! So I'm sticking them in with 3m tape. I put a little epoxy on the edges to keep it on good and will be drilling 1 small hole in the shroud to run the wires out of.

Smartace3 · 12-27-2013, 11:10 AM

So.. I'm planning on cracking open my headlights tomorrow and paint them. I've read this whole thread and others, some people say no need to prep others say scuff then paint with krylon fusion, scuff then use automotive primer then use X type of paint. In short I'm confused!!

I want to do this once and do it right.. So what are the steps I should use to get a durable and lasting end result?? Help me guys!!

Huck · 12-27-2013, 11:24 AM

You might not need to scuff it, but I would just to be safe. Then use Krylon Fusion and you're good to go

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-27-2013, 11:27 AM

If I were painting them myself, I would hit them with some 1000 grit sand paper at least. Then use a primer, and then whatever paint you're going to use. Like you said, do it once!

Huck · 12-27-2013, 12:27 PM

Just in case anyone is curious, I got the flat mount less that VDC suggested and they look pretty good. They just came in yesterday so obviously I haven't installed them yet, but I hooked them up to a 9v battery just to see how they looked, and they were plenty bright.

I'm going to use these white ones for interior footwell lighting to be hooked up with the map lights so that when they come on automatically (unlock the car, open the door) the footwells will light up as well.

This is one red led, I'll have two red and two blue leds in each projector (going with the dual projector look)

And finally I hooked up the halos to a 9v as well just for fun, they're super bright.

You like how my leg is all weird shaped? Yeah, motorcycle accident. Blah.

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-29-2013, 11:27 AM

Couple of shots how it's going to look with the red lens retainer ring

370Z JT · 12-29-2013, 01:56 PM

That red retainer ring is a nice touch.

zeus37 · 12-29-2013, 04:48 PM

Can we get another few shots of the red retainer ring? Thinking about doing this to my car.

Meulen · 12-29-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeus37

Can we get another few shots of the red retainer ring? Thinking about doing this to my car.

Sorry man! I just took them back apart today. You'll have to wait a few weeks. I'm exchanging my XBs for the new ones and have some fabricating to do on the diffusers and then they all go back together. When I do get them back together though you can count on getting some good pics here.

Meulen · 01-07-2014, 10:32 PM

I got news from Rhetrofitsource that their batch of new XBs that weren't yellowish when off were bad and they won't have them. So I ordered a smaller 60mm halo for the flasher and am going to try something else so they don't look yellow or just decide to live with it.

I also changed up the demon eyes. I thought the heat might get to the strip LEDs in the reflective shroud so I moved them in the projector housing just behind the lens

I cut the strip down to 3 LEDS and it turned out REALLY nice. No cutting or drilling. Just the 3m tape and a little epoxy to secure it. I wired it up and out of a vent in the housing.

I ended up putting some shrink wrap on the wires where they pull through the housing for extra protection later.

Meulen · 01-07-2014, 10:35 PM

They are really turning out great! Can't wait to finish up with the halo debacle!

Little video for ya
http://youtu.be/_QyDSkILN5A

12-20-2013, 11:30 AM	#436 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I wish I had another daily driver so I could open up my lights and take my time playing with them. The way it is now I have two days to open them up do everything perfect and put it all back together. Zdayz 2014!! Footloose301 and Meulen like this. __________________ 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

12-20-2013, 11:49 AM	#438 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Yeah that's a lot on your plate. I'm in the middle of a garage remodel so the place is a wreck. Plus I'm in Florida and it's currently 81* here hahaha, I drive the Z every day. Zdayz 2014!! Nut_N_Much and Meulen like this. __________________ 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

12-21-2013, 06:14 PM	#439 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Just ordered 8 red flat mount led's and 8 blue ones, as well as some new drl led's and white turn signal led's for my headlight mod. That will be a lot less drilling and wiring. I also got some "cool white" flat mount led's for some foot well lighting when I open the doors, and maybe something actually on the doors, not sure yet. We have that red reflector thing on the doors, I've been wondering if I could put a light in that thing. __________________ 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

12-22-2013, 08:00 PM	#440 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	I just figured out 3 LEDs I the strip lights stuck to the reflective shroud is just about as bright as 6! So I'm sticking them in with 3m tape. I put a little epoxy on the edges to keep it on good and will be drilling 1 small hole in the shroud to run the wires out of. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-27-2013, 11:24 AM	#442 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	You might not need to scuff it, but I would just to be safe. Then use Krylon Fusion and you're good to go Zdayz 2014!! Meulen likes this. __________________ 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

12-27-2013, 11:10 AM	#441 (permalink)
Smartace3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 2010 370z Coupe Rep Power: 11	So.. I'm planning on cracking open my headlights tomorrow and paint them. I've read this whole thread and others, some people say no need to prep others say scuff then paint with krylon fusion, scuff then use automotive primer then use X type of paint. In short I'm confused!! I want to do this once and do it right.. So what are the steps I should use to get a durable and lasting end result?? Help me guys!!

12-27-2013, 11:27 AM	#443 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	If I were painting them myself, I would hit them with some 1000 grit sand paper at least. Then use a primer, and then whatever paint you're going to use. Like you said, do it once! __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-27-2013, 12:27 PM	#444 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Just in case anyone is curious, I got the flat mount less that VDC suggested and they look pretty good. They just came in yesterday so obviously I haven't installed them yet, but I hooked them up to a 9v battery just to see how they looked, and they were plenty bright. I'm going to use these white ones for interior footwell lighting to be hooked up with the map lights so that when they come on automatically (unlock the car, open the door) the footwells will light up as well. This is one red led, I'll have two red and two blue leds in each projector (going with the dual projector look) And finally I hooked up the halos to a 9v as well just for fun, they're super bright. You like how my leg is all weird shaped? Yeah, motorcycle accident. Blah. Zdayz 2014!! Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ 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

12-29-2013, 11:27 AM	#445 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	Couple of shots how it's going to look with the red lens retainer ring __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-29-2013, 01:56 PM	#446 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	That red retainer ring is a nice touch. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

12-29-2013, 04:48 PM	#447 (permalink)
zeus37 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC Posts: 181 Drives: 2011370z MB7AT Rep Power: 11	Can we get another few shots of the red retainer ring? Thinking about doing this to my car.

01-07-2014, 10:32 PM	#449 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	I got news from Rhetrofitsource that their batch of new XBs that weren't yellowish when off were bad and they won't have them. So I ordered a smaller 60mm halo for the flasher and am going to try something else so they don't look yellow or just decide to live with it. I also changed up the demon eyes. I thought the heat might get to the strip LEDs in the reflective shroud so I moved them in the projector housing just behind the lens I cut the strip down to 3 LEDS and it turned out REALLY nice. No cutting or drilling. Just the 3m tape and a little epoxy to secure it. I wired it up and out of a vent in the housing. I ended up putting some shrink wrap on the wires where they pull through the housing for extra protection later. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

01-07-2014, 10:35 PM	#450 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	They are really turning out great! Can't wait to finish up with the halo debacle! Little video for ya http://youtu.be/_QyDSkILN5A Mr&Mrs, VDC_OFF and Nut_N_Much like this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

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