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

1slow370 · 01-13-2011, 04:45 AM

the stuff you should use to get them apart again is windshield adhesive, it melts near 200 somethin degrees which is how the get windows out. the tailights apear to be ultrasonic welded thermoplastic(they vibrate the top piece against the bottom piece until they melt together, it's like spin welding there is no glue)

Baer383 · 01-13-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

the stuff you should use to get them apart again is windshield adhesive, it melts near 200 somethin degrees which is how the get windows out. the tailights apear to be ultrasonic welded thermoplastic(they vibrate the top piece against the bottom piece until they melt together, it's like spin welding there is no glue)

I work in a body shop and our company also does glass removal and install and the stuff they are using for the headlights is not windshield urethane is what is referred to as ribbon caulk or aka butyl tape.

JaredGraves · 01-15-2011, 04:02 AM

After a couple months of contemplating if I should do this or not, I jumped in and went for it. Took me a solid 12 hours (I enjoy taking my time) but it was WELL worth it. I cant stop looking at them!

I went with satin black housing, White Shrouds, and carbon Di Noc on the Reflectors.

Its really not difficult at all, just time consuming and boring in parts (removing old silicone) Just remember what the end result will look like!

many thanks Simota!

simota1 · 01-15-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JaredGraves

After a couple months of contemplating if I should do this or not, I jumped in and went for it. Took me a solid 12 hours (I enjoy taking my time) but it was WELL worth it. I cant stop looking at them!

I went with satin black housing, White Shrouds, and carbon Di Noc on the Reflectors.

Its really not difficult at all, just time consuming and boring in parts (removing old silicone) Just remember what the end result will look like!

many thanks Simota!

no problem buddy!!!

JaredGraves · 01-15-2011, 05:26 PM

A quick pic

1slow370 · 03-13-2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I work in a body shop and our company also does glass removal and install and the stuff they are using for the headlights is not windshield urethane is what is referred to as ribbon caulk or aka butyl tape.

yeah but windsheild adhesive is cheap easy and will come apart again while providing an excellent seal. last i checked you can't by butyl tape at the autozone

Baer383 · 03-13-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

yeah but windshield urethane is cheap easy and will come apart again while providing an excellent seal. last i checked you can't by butyl tape at the autozone

Once windshield urethane cures it done heating it or any kind of softening trick you know of won't work,the reason why is when it cures the windshield now becomes a structure part of the vehicle.

Carbon_z · 03-14-2011, 01:32 PM

Almost finished yesterday but need to finalize today. Below are some progress/teaser photos. We have to wet-sand some areas and finish up but this at-least gives ya an idea. Bullitt@UAMotorsports did an awesome job and I was glad to have his assistance. Two people are much better than one person lol

Great DYI

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01-15-2011, 04:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
JaredGraves Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Posts: 16 Drives: 10 370z white M6 Rep Power: 15	After a couple months of contemplating if I should do this or not, I jumped in and went for it. Took me a solid 12 hours (I enjoy taking my time) but it was WELL worth it. I cant stop looking at them! I went with satin black housing, White Shrouds, and carbon Di Noc on the Reflectors. Its really not difficult at all, just time consuming and boring in parts (removing old silicone) Just remember what the end result will look like! many thanks Simota!