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dmhenderson 05-22-2013 09:43 PM

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Here's how mine ended up. Not exactly DIY but hey, at least they got done:

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Nut_N_Much 05-23-2013 07:38 AM

They look awesome. :tiphat:

FuszNissan 05-23-2013 11:26 AM

You guys are getting me the courage to try this. I need to rip my bumper off anyway due to a boo boo from Zdayz. So I guess why not and give it a shot.

VDC_OFF 05-23-2013 11:27 AM

I agree, I think all Z's need to have these :tiphat:

dmhenderson 05-23-2013 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 2329776)
You guys are getting me the courage to try this. I need to rip my bumper off anyway due to a boo boo from Zdayz. So I guess why not and give it a shot.

The job would be a snap if it weren't for the whole "get the headlights open without melting/chipping" thing.

Nut_N_Much 05-23-2013 07:42 PM

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Bob came buy today and we got his lights knocked out. He has a 2013 Magma colored 370Z. He chose to go with a single halo and nothing else. Very simple and timeless look. Bob's a good dude, he got right to work and helped out with everything. I still can't do any heavy work so it was nice to have the help.

I tried using my new video app but it didn't work. Really disappointed about that, so I had to break it all up into a bunch of small videos. I should have a good video of the hole process tomorrow.

Her are some pictures of his lights, they came out really nice. That Automotive Touch Up paint take awhile to get on. I rough it up, then use a sand-able primer coat. After that I sand out imperfections and lay the base coat. Once dry I hit it with the clear coat. Depending on how many coats of clear you use it can take a wile to dry. Reassemble to soon and the tacky clear-coat can be ruined.

I used the magic box again... Enjoy, will post the videos tomorrow.

Hopefulki 05-23-2013 09:32 PM

Looks great!

I just swapped my parking lights to LEDs as per Nut N Much's suggestion, they look great too.

I tried swapping the turn signal bulb too but the LED "bulb" i used was too long.

Is there anyone that has the dual projectors that can recommend a bulb that will fit there? The stock one fits obviously XD but:

LUMENŽ PL7443CW - PlaZma Series Front Turn Signal Replacement LED Bulb (7443 / 7444, White)

Those did not fit, was hitting the back of the projector lens sadly :(

I'll keep them for Tail lights for when I want to go through the hell of removing the whole back end -.-

Nut_N_Much 05-24-2013 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hopefulki (Post 2330560)
Looks great!

I just swapped my parking lights to LEDs as per Nut N Much's suggestion, they look great too.

I tried swapping the turn signal bulb too but the LED "bulb" i used was too long.

Is there anyone that has the dual projectors that can recommend a bulb that will fit there? The stock one fits obviously XD but:

LUMENŽ PL7443CW - PlaZma Series Front Turn Signal Replacement LED Bulb (7443 / 7444, White)

Those did not fit, was hitting the back of the projector lens sadly :(

I'll keep them for Tail lights for when I want to go through the hell of removing the whole back end -.-

Here you go.. PUTCOŽ - Nissan 370Z 2009-2013 Front Turn Signal Replacement LED Bulbs

Better to call and make sure they are sending you the short set. :tiphat:

Hopefulki 05-24-2013 02:00 PM

Thanks a ton!

*EDIT*: not quite the place for it, but it will help whoever is doing halos and wants to clean up their lenses. I used 3M's Restoration Kit, then after the 3000 disc, I used the polishing disc WITH PlasticX, came out like factory. I was blown away, my left lens was pretty bad. That combo is hard to beat, at least imo

FuszNissan 05-24-2013 02:18 PM

Hopefulki - Are talking for the inside or the outside of the housing?

Hopefulki 05-24-2013 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 2331646)
Hopefulki - Are talking for the inside or the outside of the housing?

Outside, sorry I should have been more specific, but it worked wonders on the outside!

VDC_OFF 05-24-2013 03:04 PM

you shouldnt need it on the inside, its the outside that gets chips, scratches and weathered I would think.

Nut_N_Much 05-24-2013 06:29 PM

Don't Hate !!!! A few are still loading :rofl2: ...

V0 Intro - YouTube

V0 Tools - YouTube

V0 PaintWiring Tips - YouTube

V1 Bumper Off - YouTube

V2 Warming Lights - YouTube

V3 Cracking Lights Open - YouTube

V4 Prepping for paint - YouTube

V5 Wiring Up - YouTube

V6 Reassembly - YouTube

V7 Continued Assembly - YouTube

V7 Continued - YouTube

V8 Finished - YouTube

V9 Dual Halo Notes - YouTube


OKAY :rofl2: I added these links to the first page at the bottom. LIKE and REP if they help you out..

Slowfashow 05-24-2013 09:03 PM

Thats it...**** it...im doing it and theres no going back. Wish me luck guys :D

Nut_N_Much 05-24-2013 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowfashow (Post 2332253)
Thats it...**** it...im doing it and theres no going back. Wish me luck guys :D

Yep thats it, nothing major.. God luck brother..:tiphat:


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