DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

dmhenderson · 05-22-2013, 10:43 PM

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, 08:38 AM

They look awesome.

FuszNissan · 05-23-2013, 12:26 PM

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, 12:27 PM

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

dmhenderson · 05-23-2013, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

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, 08:42 PM

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, 10:32 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:

LUMEN® 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, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopefulki

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:

LUMEN® 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.. PUTCO® - Nissan 370Z 2009-2013 Front Turn Signal Replacement LED Bulbs

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

Hopefulki · 05-24-2013, 03:00 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, 03:18 PM

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

Hopefulki · 05-24-2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

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, 04:04 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, 07:29 PM

Don't Hate !!!! A few are still loading

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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

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

Slowfashow · 05-24-2013, 10:03 PM

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

Nut_N_Much · 05-24-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowfashow

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

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

05-22-2013, 10:43 PM	#271 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Here's how mine ended up. Not exactly DIY but hey, at least they got done: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369277013.687266.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369277026.669440.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk VDC_OFF and Nut_N_Much like this. __________________

05-23-2013, 08:38 AM	#272 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	They look awesome. __________________ 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

05-23-2013, 12:26 PM	#273 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	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. Nut_N_Much and Hopefulki like this. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-23-2013, 12:27 PM	#274 (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	I agree, I think all Z's need to have these dmhenderson, Nut_N_Much, SR370z and 1 others like this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

05-23-2013, 10:32 PM	#277 (permalink)
Hopefulki Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 56 Drives: 2014 370z MB M/T Rep Power: 12	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: LUMEN® 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 -.- __________________ RJM \| Avant Garde \| Swift \| SPL \| K&N \| Z1 \| OptiCoat Pro \| Pioneer To Do: HFC or ART/CBE, Varis or Amuse .$$ halp.

05-24-2013, 03:00 PM	#279 (permalink)
Hopefulki Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 56 Drives: 2014 370z MB M/T Rep Power: 12	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 Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ RJM \| Avant Garde \| Swift \| SPL \| K&N \| Z1 \| OptiCoat Pro \| Pioneer To Do: HFC or ART/CBE, Varis or Amuse .$$ halp. Last edited by Hopefulki; 05-24-2013 at 03:03 PM.

05-24-2013, 03:18 PM	#280 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Hopefulki - Are talking for the inside or the outside of the housing? Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-24-2013, 04:04 PM	#282 (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	you shouldnt need it on the inside, its the outside that gets chips, scratches and weathered I would think. Nut_N_Much and Hopefulki like this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

05-24-2013, 07:29 PM	#283 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Don't Hate !!!! A few are still loading ... 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 I added these links to the first page at the bottom. LIKE and REP if they help you out.. Mr&Mrs, SR370z, chpt11 and 2 others like this. __________________ 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

05-24-2013, 10:03 PM	#284 (permalink)
Slowfashow Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Jose California Posts: 50 Drives: 370z 40th Graphite Rep Power: 13	Thats it...**** it...im doing it and theres no going back. Wish me luck guys Nut_N_Much likes this.

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