DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Nut_N_Much · 02-21-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

Ya I hate it when they come like that. I took the butt of a screw drive and carefully pushed it down so the wires went to the rear. Mine still didn't fit so I took a drill bit and at the top of the shroud I made a sallow hole, just big enough to push that part into it.

Then I inserted the wires side in the shroud first and worked the rest of the ring into the shroud carefully. If its to tight take some sand paper and lightly sand the edges of the shroud until the ring pops in. You might have to repaint that part after sanding.

Hope this helps. I'll PM you my cell, call if you want to talk.

VDC_OFF · 02-22-2013, 10:57 AM

Mine always come in like that. I have a dremel that I use to sand the inside of the shroud down as thin as possible without puncturing a hole. It helps to keep a finger on the outside of the shroud to feel if it starts getting hot, if it does stop sanding you are getting close. Definitely paint after all the drilling and sanding. Also cut the connector off the xb to feed the wire through the hole you made, solder back on after. Also note that you will have to sand your drill hole as close to the front edge as possible so the tab doesnt put pressure on the halo to make it pop out. Use Automotive Goop to glue it after painting.

Bigviet23 · 02-22-2013, 12:46 PM

Didn't paint them. Got it all in and working but now there is a little condensation in the passenger light. Any quick fixes or do I need to open it up again?

dmhenderson · 02-22-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

Didn't paint them. Got it all in and working but now there is a little condensation in the passenger light. Any quick fixes or do I need to open it up again?

You need to open them up and rebake them, then reseal them. No quick fix to my knowledge.

Nut_N_Much · 02-22-2013, 03:42 PM

Sorry man I have been out playing with my car.. Man i missed driving it!! Sorry to say but he is right brother. Crack them open, hit them with a blow dryer to make sure all the moisture is gone and reseal them. Its the only way to make sure.

Some guys will say you could try running a bead of silicon around the edge of the seal with out opening them up. That might work, but do you really want to do all the work to take them off again. NO! play it safe and reseal them..

dmhenderson · 02-22-2013, 04:25 PM

Butyl sealant works great but it's a huge mess. Make sure you push down HARD on the headlight cover once the sealant is tacky. Use a heat gun set to low in short bursts if you have one. Works better than a hairdryer.

Bigviet23 · 02-22-2013, 04:33 PM

Got water out. Resealing it now. With some silicone I had

VDC_OFF · 02-22-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

Got water out. Resealing it now. With some silicone I had

Why do you think water got it? Didnt seal it tight enough? Didnt use sealant? Did you do the oven or heat gun method?

Bigviet23 · 02-22-2013, 06:38 PM

I used the oven. Not sure why other than the fact that I didn't use sealant

dmhenderson · 02-22-2013, 07:00 PM

Oven is generally the way to go because it evenly distributes heat. Did you rebake them once you sealed them back up?

Nut_N_Much · 02-22-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

I used the oven. Not sure why other than the fact that I didn't use sealant

Hey bud, when i seal my lights 1st I warm them up, and push sealant back in the groves. 2nd I add a new bead all the way around. 3rd I push the two half's together as tight as I can to get them started. 4th I warm them up again and work the lights together until they are perfect.

I have warmed lights up as many as 3 to 4 times to get them seal just right, especially when its cold as hell outside. You can use an oven or a box with a $25.00 heat gun it doesn't matter. I have used both ways and they work just fine just use whats easiest for you.

Don't be afraid of warming them more than once to get them fully seated. Call me if you want to talk.

dmhenderson · 02-22-2013, 10:54 PM

Nut_N_Much · 02-22-2013, 10:57 PM

You found my last customer.. Haaa... That guy payed $300.00 for that mod..

Bigviet23 · 02-22-2013, 11:06 PM

I think I have the worse luck. Looks like the light burnt out. Looks like the metal on the little tab thing ended up touching and burned off the positive. Too tired to bother with it anymore. Will finish up tomorrow or sunday

Nut_N_Much · 02-23-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

I think I have the worse luck. Looks like the light burnt out. Looks like the metal on the little tab thing ended up touching and burned off the positive. Too tired to bother with it anymore. Will finish up tomorrow or sunday

Take pictures so we can help!

02-22-2013, 10:57 AM	#212 (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	Mine always come in like that. I have a dremel that I use to sand the inside of the shroud down as thin as possible without puncturing a hole. It helps to keep a finger on the outside of the shroud to feel if it starts getting hot, if it does stop sanding you are getting close. Definitely paint after all the drilling and sanding. Also cut the connector off the xb to feed the wire through the hole you made, solder back on after. Also note that you will have to sand your drill hole as close to the front edge as possible so the tab doesnt put pressure on the halo to make it pop out. Use Automotive Goop to glue it after painting. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

02-22-2013, 12:46 PM	#213 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 14	Didn't paint them. Got it all in and working but now there is a little condensation in the passenger light. Any quick fixes or do I need to open it up again? __________________ My slow build http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ar-so-far.html

02-22-2013, 03:42 PM	#215 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Sorry man I have been out playing with my car.. Man i missed driving it!! Sorry to say but he is right brother. Crack them open, hit them with a blow dryer to make sure all the moisture is gone and reseal them. Its the only way to make sure. Some guys will say you could try running a bead of silicon around the edge of the seal with out opening them up. That might work, but do you really want to do all the work to take them off again. NO! play it safe and reseal them.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

02-22-2013, 04:25 PM	#216 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Butyl sealant works great but it's a huge mess. Make sure you push down HARD on the headlight cover once the sealant is tacky. Use a heat gun set to low in short bursts if you have one. Works better than a hairdryer. __________________

02-22-2013, 04:33 PM	#217 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 14	Got water out. Resealing it now. With some silicone I had __________________ My slow build http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ar-so-far.html

02-22-2013, 06:38 PM	#219 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 14	I used the oven. Not sure why other than the fact that I didn't use sealant Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ My slow build http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ar-so-far.html

02-22-2013, 07:00 PM	#220 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Oven is generally the way to go because it evenly distributes heat. Did you rebake them once you sealed them back up? Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________

02-22-2013, 10:54 PM	#222 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	370zHawaii, Nut_N_Much, zefaulter and 1 others like this. __________________ Last edited by dmhenderson; 02-22-2013 at 11:01 PM.

02-22-2013, 10:57 PM	#223 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	You found my last customer.. Haaa... That guy payed $300.00 for that mod.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

02-22-2013, 11:06 PM	#224 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 14	I think I have the worse luck. Looks like the light burnt out. Looks like the metal on the little tab thing ended up touching and burned off the positive. Too tired to bother with it anymore. Will finish up tomorrow or sunday __________________ My slow build http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ar-so-far.html

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