DIY: how to make your headlights black housing with 20 bucks...

Caravanshaka · 06-25-2009, 10:51 PM

I believe he mentioned in there that he cleaned out all of the old silicone to make way for the new silicone for a better seal. I will be doing it with an oven, and also re-heating when I put the lens back on as well.

I tested my LED's tonight and got a full string wired up and connected it to my battery to test my resistors. looked fantastic, and got me excited to start this project this weekend!

qunzdaice · 02-16-2010, 01:45 PM

hey just finished doing mines thanks for putting this up helped me out big time later on ill put some pics up.. came out real good took me 11 hours to do it tho..

simota1 · 02-16-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by qunzdaice

hey just finished doing mines thanks for putting this up helped me out big time later on ill put some pics up.. came out real good took me 11 hours to do it tho..

congrats bro!!!

doesnt matter how long it took you man... as long as it came out great

DJcuetip · 06-25-2009, 11:12 PM

hey caravanshaka .. when will your DIY yourself be up.. im am interested in that option as well.. where can i buy the parts?.. also is it safe for someone with not much electrical experience to do it?

Caravanshaka · 06-26-2009, 07:47 AM

DJ, I don't want to Hijack the thread, so going to PM you

Phimosis · 06-26-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks Simota! +1 rep.

I looked up a youtube video on doing Civic headlamps and it was this technique. I was scared to try it, but now that you've done it on a 370z, I'll give it a shot too!

simota1 · 06-27-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Phimosis

Thanks Simota! +1 rep.

I looked up a youtube video on doing Civic headlamps and it was this technique. I was scared to try it, but now that you've done it on a 370z, I'll give it a shot too!

No problem Phimosis.... dont be scared... jus be careful

rreign · 06-28-2009, 04:53 PM

Great write up! The only thing I can say for everyone is that it might not be such a good idea to use a screwdriver to open the headlights. I've seen a lot of guys chip/crack/break their headights using a screwdriver. I suggest a hard plastic putty knife or equivelant. Much safer!!

chubbs · 06-29-2009, 12:25 AM

Thanks for the DIY!

STRAN · 07-15-2009, 07:56 PM

looking forward to doing this.

STRAN · 07-15-2009, 07:57 PM

How much would it cost for a shop to do the same thing? Is it a huge difference.

simota1 · 07-15-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by STRAN

How much would it cost for a shop to do the same thing? Is it a huge difference.

yes it would.... cin city i heard is chargin like a grand to mod out ur headlights soooo its a enormous difference... just do it ur self ull feel so accomplished after u do it...

Pushing_Tin · 07-20-2009, 12:14 PM

Any other new pics out there? I have a black car and wonder how this would look.

SGTseanzie · 10-05-2009, 10:00 AM

Do you think it would be a better idea to clear out the old sealant first, before applying the paint?

simota1 · 10-05-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SGTseanzie

Do you think it would be a better idea to clear out the old sealant first, before applying the paint?

it wouldnt matter because ur gonna add sealant again where u take out the old sealant and if u paint it it would be covered by the new sealant when u apply it

06-29-2009, 12:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7588	Thanks for the DIY! __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

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06-25-2009, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 44	I believe he mentioned in there that he cleaned out all of the old silicone to make way for the new silicone for a better seal. I will be doing it with an oven, and also re-heating when I put the lens back on as well. I tested my LED's tonight and got a full string wired up and connected it to my battery to test my resistors. looked fantastic, and got me excited to start this project this weekend!

02-16-2010, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
qunzdaice Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 19 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	hey just finished doing mines thanks for putting this up helped me out big time later on ill put some pics up.. came out real good took me 11 hours to do it tho..

06-25-2009, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 261	hey caravanshaka .. when will your DIY yourself be up.. im am interested in that option as well.. where can i buy the parts?.. also is it safe for someone with not much electrical experience to do it?

06-26-2009, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 44	DJ, I don't want to Hijack the thread, so going to PM you

06-26-2009, 10:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 418	Thanks Simota! +1 rep. I looked up a youtube video on doing Civic headlamps and it was this technique. I was scared to try it, but now that you've done it on a 370z, I'll give it a shot too!

06-28-2009, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 711	Great write up! The only thing I can say for everyone is that it might not be such a good idea to use a screwdriver to open the headlights. I've seen a lot of guys chip/crack/break their headights using a screwdriver. I suggest a hard plastic putty knife or equivelant. Much safer!!

07-15-2009, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
STRAN Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 408 X BAYAREA Posts: 8 Drives: NATM Rep Power: 18	looking forward to doing this.

07-15-2009, 07:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
STRAN Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 408 X BAYAREA Posts: 8 Drives: NATM Rep Power: 18	How much would it cost for a shop to do the same thing? Is it a huge difference.

07-20-2009, 12:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 229	Any other new pics out there? I have a black car and wonder how this would look.

10-05-2009, 10:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
SGTseanzie Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 176 Drives: Nada Rep Power: 18	Do you think it would be a better idea to clear out the old sealant first, before applying the paint?