DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

DatsunFTW · 04-17-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vbar

In my opinion this is absolutely the most detailed diy thread on this forum. If it wasn't for everyone in this thread I wouldn't feel confident opening up my own headlights. I just have a few question I didn't see answer.
1) when heating your headlights in a box should you put a wet towel under the headlight like if you were using an oven?
2) with all your experience would you say that paint or vinyl wrap is more reliable. ( which holds up to heat better) also is the vinyl wrap easy to put on with all the curves inside the headlight.
3) lastly with the rubber glue sealant from the retrofit source I noticed it comes rolled up pretty thick. Do you recommend putting it on as is or stretching it out and applying it a little skinnier.

Thanks For all the helps guys ( especially nut n much and Vdc off) I really appreciate this thread.

1) I don't find it necessary
2) Paint. Unless you are a master of the wrap like VDC-Off, you will have a hard time.
3) Stretch it out a bit to fit nicely in the grooves but not too thin

Vbar · 04-17-2015, 04:22 PM

Thanks Datsun I just got the xsb. Please post pics of how you chose to wire them it'd be very helpful.

maro · 04-17-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vbar

Thanks Datsun I just got the xsb. Please post pics of how you chose to wire them it'd be very helpful.

im trying to paint my housing when i get chance and definately want that halo ,,instruction plz im noob with wiring

and here is thread that someone actually done with long led strip
A New headlight mod for 370z thought? Pics!

VDC_OFF · 04-20-2015, 07:30 PM

Dont use vinyl. It gets soft with heat and our headlights gets hot. Recently tried it with 3m primer and edge sealer and it still showed some bubbling.

Also Datsun, youll have to dremel sand those little tabs for our cars. Not hard but just another step to add.

Also guys, if ordering from theretrofit, order some Xchange relays switchbacks. Its not good to just run leds to the parking light because leds fail with heat and the Xchange will switch off the leds when the low beam turns on. This will save you from having to replace them soon for leds going out.

JSON · 07-07-2016, 03:56 AM

Omg, great thread, but I just spent hours reading every single comment on all 42 pages of this thread after contemplating buying someone's already modified headlights locally. Thanks for all the detailed info guys, especially Nut_N_Much, VDC_OFF (Mikael), Meulen, and others I'm forgetting.

Now I'm gonna be tired as hell at work tomorrow....

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Dont use vinyl. It gets soft with heat and our headlights gets hot. Recently tried it with 3m primer and edge sealer and it still showed some bubbling.

Also Datsun, youll have to dremel sand those little tabs for our cars. Not hard but just another step to add.

Also guys, if ordering from theretrofit, order some Xchange relays switchbacks. Its not good to just run leds to the parking light because leds fail with heat and the Xchange will switch off the leds when the low beam turns on. This will save you from having to replace them soon for leds going out.

I was thinking about ordering the XSB. Is it bad to run it all the time as DRL?

Also, for the RGB demon eyes or XC halos, how does the white look? I want RGB demons, but also want white for normal DRL.

Thanks again!

Huck · 05-06-2015, 11:25 PM

So I'm trying something new. I've seen and read a lot about hydro dipping but I've never had anything done with it personally, so I dropped off my shrouds with someone who does it professionally, I'm getting carbon fiber hydro dip with a white background that will show through in part of it, so it will basically be white and black weave. Should look pretty sweet. Going with dual projectors, RGB halos inside for demon eyes, and trs switchbacks on all four housings. I'll delete the turn signal bulb and just use the switchbacks as turn signals. All black housings with the CF hydro dip, I'm thinking its gonna look pretty sweet.

Zdayz 2015 woohoo!

Meulen · 05-07-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

So I'm trying something new. I've seen and read a lot about hydro dipping but I've never had anything done with it personally, so I dropped off my shrouds with someone who does it professionally, I'm getting carbon fiber hydro dip with a white background that will show through in part of it, so it will basically be white and black weave. Should look pretty sweet. Going with dual projectors, RGB halos inside for demon eyes, and trs switchbacks on all four housings. I'll delete the turn signal bulb and just use the switchbacks as turn signals. All black housings with the CF hydro dip, I'm thinking its gonna look pretty sweet.

Zdayz 2015 woohoo!

YES!!! That'll be sick! LMK how the hydro dip turns out! I'm intrigued

Check the sizing on Mazda lights. You can pick them up cheap. And if the size of the projector is right you can cut them up and use the bucket and lens for the second projector

Huck · 05-07-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

Gonna be done by next week?

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Haha I sure as hell hope so, if everything works out right it should be Saturday or Sunday.

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Originally Posted by Meulen

YES!!! That'll be sick! LMK how the hydro dip turns out! I'm intrigued

Check the sizing on Mazda lights. You can pick them up cheap. And if the size of the projector is right you can cut them up and use the bucket and lens for the second projector

Good to know! I've thought about doing an actual second projector but I didn't know if heat would be an issue...

Zdayz 2015 woohoo!

djtodd · 05-07-2015, 09:32 AM

Gonna be done by next week?

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Meulen · 05-07-2015, 09:54 AM

Convert everything to LED bulbs

HerOuji · 08-13-2015, 12:37 AM

What do you use to secure the 2.5" lens to the signal's shroud?

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Meulen · 08-13-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HerOuji

What do you use to secure the 2.5" lens to the signal's shroud?

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The automotive goop that's listed on the first page.

Those hydrodipped shrouds look great! what does that process cost?

Meulen · 08-22-2015, 12:52 PM

Well....looks like I'm in for another Halo project.

One of my halos went out. They don't sell that style anymore so looks like I have to do both. Going to make some other changes too I think.

KaienZ34 · 08-22-2015, 01:13 PM

That sucks about your halo's. What you gonna do with the old ones?

Meulen · 08-22-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

That sucks about your halo's. What you gonna do with the old ones?

Not sure yet. Have to break it open and assess

04-20-2015, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Dont use vinyl. It gets soft with heat and our headlights gets hot. Recently tried it with 3m primer and edge sealer and it still showed some bubbling. Also Datsun, youll have to dremel sand those little tabs for our cars. Not hard but just another step to add. Also guys, if ordering from theretrofit, order some Xchange relays switchbacks. Its not good to just run leds to the parking light because leds fail with heat and the Xchange will switch off the leds when the low beam turns on. This will save you from having to replace them soon for leds going out. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

05-06-2015, 11:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 34	So I'm trying something new. I've seen and read a lot about hydro dipping but I've never had anything done with it personally, so I dropped off my shrouds with someone who does it professionally, I'm getting carbon fiber hydro dip with a white background that will show through in part of it, so it will basically be white and black weave. Should look pretty sweet. Going with dual projectors, RGB halos inside for demon eyes, and trs switchbacks on all four housings. I'll delete the turn signal bulb and just use the switchbacks as turn signals. All black housings with the CF hydro dip, I'm thinking its gonna look pretty sweet. Zdayz 2015 woohoo! __________________ 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

05-07-2015, 09:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3399	Gonna be done by next week? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

05-07-2015, 09:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Convert everything to LED bulbs __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

08-13-2015, 12:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
HerOuji Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brunei Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z TG M6 Rep Power: 14	What do you use to secure the 2.5" lens to the signal's shroud? Sent from my HTC One max using Tapatalk __________________ 370z 6MT TG 2009

04-17-2015, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vbar Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 20 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	Thanks Datsun I just got the xsb. Please post pics of how you chose to wire them it'd be very helpful.

08-22-2015, 12:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Well....looks like I'm in for another Halo project. One of my halos went out. They don't sell that style anymore so looks like I have to do both. Going to make some other changes too I think. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

08-22-2015, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	That sucks about your halo's. What you gonna do with the old ones? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

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