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VDC_OFF · 04-11-2012, 12:54 PM

So while the car was in pieces I decided to try the headlight modifictation. Instead of just painting it I wanted to see if I could pull off the 3m carbon fiber wrap so I ordered a 60"x24" roll on Amazon. The extra is just in case I get more ideas

Trying to take the headlight apart with a blowdryer was a P.I.T.A. so I then test fit my headlight in the oven to see if it will fit. Half an inch gap on both ends was perfect! 250 degrees for 10 min and that did the trick.

Once I had the headlight apart, I cut a piece of the 3m to the size of the headlight. Later I realized I should have allowed for about 3 more inches in width since wrapping it around round edges was going to eat some.

I started from the inside edge closest to the hood since I figured that would be the most noticable area and I wanted the weave to go across perfectly.

You really have to use the blow dryer to get it soft so it stretches easier.

in the holes you will have to make some cuts because it can only stretch so much.

A butter knife will help you get it into the sharp cracks. BTW I had to cut two separate pieces to fit on the very bottom of this part because it was too much stretching and it started to wrinkle in the corners.

After I was done I put the bezels and glass just to see how it looked.

Decided to paint the bezels flat black since I have no silver on my car, no more megatron

Finished product after heating again in the oven and reassembling

04-11-2012, 12:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	So while the car was in pieces I decided to try the headlight modifictation. Instead of just painting it I wanted to see if I could pull off the 3m carbon fiber wrap so I ordered a 60"x24" roll on Amazon. The extra is just in case I get more ideas Trying to take the headlight apart with a blowdryer was a P.I.T.A. so I then test fit my headlight in the oven to see if it will fit. Half an inch gap on both ends was perfect! 250 degrees for 10 min and that did the trick. Once I had the headlight apart, I cut a piece of the 3m to the size of the headlight. Later I realized I should have allowed for about 3 more inches in width since wrapping it around round edges was going to eat some. I started from the inside edge closest to the hood since I figured that would be the most noticable area and I wanted the weave to go across perfectly. You really have to use the blow dryer to get it soft so it stretches easier. in the holes you will have to make some cuts because it can only stretch so much. A butter knife will help you get it into the sharp cracks. BTW I had to cut two separate pieces to fit on the very bottom of this part because it was too much stretching and it started to wrinkle in the corners. After I was done I put the bezels and glass just to see how it looked. Decided to paint the bezels flat black since I have no silver on my car, no more megatron Finished product after heating again in the oven and reassembling __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos Last edited by VDC_OFF; 04-11-2012 at 01:00 PM.