DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Vbar · 04-17-2015, 12:31 PM

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.

DatsunFTW · 04-17-2015, 04:06 PM

I've got two customer headlights to work on over the weekend and with morimoto's new XSB model switchback/DRL function Halos. Can't wait to mess around with these and possibly order myself a set

IMG_2843 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_2844 by datsunpride, on Flickr

DatsunFTW · 04-17-2015, 04:09 PM

Quote:

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

04-17-2015, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	I've got two customer headlights to work on over the weekend and with morimoto's new XSB model switchback/DRL function Halos. Can't wait to mess around with these and possibly order myself a set IMG_2843 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_2844 by datsunpride, on Flickr __________________ The Build

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04-17-2015, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vbar Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 20 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	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.