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

Flushnismo · 08-05-2011, 07:07 PM

Do I like them? hell yes. Would I ever do it again? Probably not.. lol

I also put on my front lip..but I didn't get any pics yet

Brad370 · 08-06-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Flushnismo

The blue surrounded by the black looks f'n sweet. Nice job.

Carbon_z · 08-10-2011, 10:57 PM

looks good...

MJB · 10-30-2011, 07:58 PM

Ok, so I just finished up blacking out my headlights. I used the heat gun method. Let me just say, doing this mod is not for the faint of heart. From start to finish took me about 11 hours. Separating the lens cover from the housing was no joke! Make sure you take a break every hour or so. I know for me if I'm working for to long, I'll get tired and run out of patience. Patience is key! I'm happy its finally over

. I think it came out really good. Would I ever do it again? HELL NO!

atk0506 · 01-04-2012, 03:21 PM

How much does this mod affect the brightness of the headlights?

simota1 · 01-04-2012, 08:15 PM

it does not affect the brightnes of our lights because they are projectors...

Equinox · 01-04-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

it does not affect the brightnes of our lights because they are projectors...

I concur.

The "Glass ball" in the headlights do all the reflecting.

xweaponx · 01-29-2012, 08:05 PM

I'm having some problems...
bumpers off, headlights off.
I heated the seal and pried it off on one which took FOREVER.
the plastic seems a little messed up :/ but im sure that I can heat it to form it back to how its supposed to be.
When I was separating the lens from the plastic housing, the outside of the headlight got scraped on the clear part

i should be able to get that buffed out right?
For the next headlight I want to use the oven method but I dont know what all I have to take out before I put it in there.
Can anyone help? I couldnt figure out much without pictures on this one.
I really dont want to have to use the heat gun again. Its a PITA.

xweaponx · 01-31-2012, 02:55 PM

Bump?

Flushnismo · 01-31-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xweaponx

I'm having some problems...
bumpers off, headlights off.
I heated the seal and pried it off on one which took FOREVER.
the plastic seems a little messed up :/ but im sure that I can heat it to form it back to how its supposed to be.
When I was separating the lens from the plastic housing, the outside of the headlight got scraped on the clear part

i should be able to get that buffed out right?
For the next headlight I want to use the oven method but I dont know what all I have to take out before I put it in there.
Can anyone help? I couldnt figure out much without pictures on this one.
I really dont want to have to use the heat gun again. Its a PITA.

If it's on the outside it should buff out.
All you have to take out to put it in the oven is the bulb and remove all the wires you can take off too.

simota1 · 01-31-2012, 04:34 PM

check out caravanshakas diy he uses the oven method....

N0SL3N · 02-01-2012, 09:40 PM

Does anyone know what sealant can be used that can also be re-opened?

I got some of the ultrablack but then read that it cannot be reopened once sealed, and I would like something less permanent. I know that I could try and use the existing sealant but I don't want to risk any leaks.

Ni55anPat · 02-12-2012, 07:08 PM

What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

MJB · 02-12-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

I think some people paint it... I left mine out.

Flushnismo · 02-12-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

I tinted mine with vht nightshades paint. Looks a lot better IMO

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01-04-2012, 03:21 PM	#110 (permalink)
atk0506 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 9 Drives: 12 NISMO 370Z SR Rep Power: 13	How much does this mod affect the brightness of the headlights? __________________ •'12•370Z•NISMO•Solid Red

01-04-2012, 08:15 PM	#111 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	it does not affect the brightnes of our lights because they are projectors... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-31-2012, 04:34 PM	#116 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	check out caravanshakas diy he uses the oven method.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-30-2011, 07:58 PM	#109 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	Ok, so I just finished up blacking out my headlights. I used the heat gun method. Let me just say, doing this mod is not for the faint of heart. From start to finish took me about 11 hours. Separating the lens cover from the housing was no joke! Make sure you take a break every hour or so. I know for me if I'm working for to long, I'll get tired and run out of patience. Patience is key! I'm happy its finally over . I think it came out really good. Would I ever do it again? HELL NO!

01-29-2012, 08:05 PM	#113 (permalink)
xweaponx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Carolina Age: 33 Posts: 100 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 13	I'm having some problems... bumpers off, headlights off. I heated the seal and pried it off on one which took FOREVER. the plastic seems a little messed up :/ but im sure that I can heat it to form it back to how its supposed to be. When I was separating the lens from the plastic housing, the outside of the headlight got scraped on the clear part i should be able to get that buffed out right? For the next headlight I want to use the oven method but I dont know what all I have to take out before I put it in there. Can anyone help? I couldnt figure out much without pictures on this one. I really dont want to have to use the heat gun again. Its a PITA.

01-31-2012, 02:55 PM	#114 (permalink)
xweaponx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Carolina Age: 33 Posts: 100 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 13	Bump?

02-01-2012, 09:40 PM	#117 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	Does anyone know what sealant can be used that can also be re-opened? I got some of the ultrablack but then read that it cannot be reopened once sealed, and I would like something less permanent. I know that I could try and use the existing sealant but I don't want to risk any leaks. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

02-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#118 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,833 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

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