DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Meulen · 12-06-2013, 11:37 AM

IDK about the caliper paint. I just sent my lights to the painter. He's going to tint the small flasher lens for me. Between that and using high quality automotive paint I'm hoping it will not be a problem on my lights.

Nut_N_Much · 12-08-2013, 10:03 AM

Caliper Paint, been there done that.. Because of the high temps it with stands it creates a cooking effect under the paint. Bubbles the plastic underneath, if you have a lens conversion done. Also the finish is a little dull.

AutoTouchUp.com has 3 stage paint to color match your car or a color you like. Primer, Base, Clear Coat. Extremely durable.

Also Krylon Paint is what most of us use.

Another option is HyDro Dip any color design you want, from basic to wild.

Also you can buy a airbrush Gun and us PPG, the best finishes. Need a clean space for it.

Nut_N_Much · 12-08-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Hey guys...there's another thread and I know there was some concern here with the small projector mod for the turn signal getting too hot and bubbling the paint. One theory is the sun reflects down through the lens there and bakes the paint. What would be your thoughts on tinting the projector glass or maybe just the bottom half of it for a remedy?

My last post was in response to this I meant to post with it. Sorry..

Ya, I have had that issue on my own lights, I swapped out the dual fulfillment bulb and installed LEDs, also swapped out everything else I could with LEDs to cut down on heat.

I never though about the sun baking the lens and focusing the light. Makes sense that could be the issue. I wonder if a lite tint on the front of the lens would fix it.

I can tell you I already tried the high temp paints and it bubbles faster than Krylon. I think we need to come up with a small spacer to fit behind the shroud that pushed the lens back enough that the sun can't reflect off it. Nothing major but 1/4 may fix the issue. Or use a light tint on the face of the lens to cut reflection down.

I am about to rebuild mine with a ton of bells and whistles, I will try it out and see if it can be done. The LED Turn Signal Bulb I use is same length as the stock so I will have 1/2 to play with. I'll take some pictures and see what I come up with.

Anyone want to hook up computer fans to there lights

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Huck · 12-08-2013, 10:42 AM

Joe I'm probably gonna just bring all my stuff to you when I have the money for it, I've got all the supplies but I just havent been motivated, and I dont feel like messing with all the wiring lol. I think I'll leave this one to the pros

Zdayz 2014!!

Huck · 12-08-2013, 10:43 AM

I want bells and whistles!!

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-08-2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

My last post was in response to this I meant to post with it. Sorry..

Ya, I have had that issue on my own lights, I swapped out the dual fulfillment bulb and installed LEDs, also swapped out everything else I could with LEDs to cut down on heat.

I never though about the sun baking the lens and focusing the light. Makes sense that could be the issue. I wonder if a lite tint on the front of the lens would fix it.

I can tell you I already tried the high temp paints and it bubbles faster than Krylon. I think we need to come up with a small spacer to fit behind the shroud that pushed the lens back enough that the sun can't reflect off it. Nothing major but 1/4 may fix the issue. Or use a light tint on the face of the lens to cut reflection down.

I am about to rebuild mine with a ton of bells and whistles, I will try it out and see if it can be done. The LED Turn Signal Bulb I use is same length as the stock so I will have 1/2 to play with. I'll take some pictures and see what I come up with.

Anyone want to hook up computer fans to there lights

...

Computer fans! Lol

I'll take lots of pictures and report back as well. My lights are going to have dual XBs, color changing demon eyes tinted flasher lens and using Automotive paint. It shouldn't be long til I have them back

I also was experimenting with different positions for the demon eye LEDs. I was going to drill holes in the mirror shroud behind the light, but decided to try the weatherproof led strips instead. I'm hoping to stick them on the top edge of the mirror shroud and go around that lip with enough LEDs to put out a good glow and not have to drill anything. When I took my lights apart I found someone had broke that piece and it was dangling free in there broken off the brackets. So I had to epoxy it back together. I'm worried that if I start drilling holes in it it will just break again so trying the strips out.

I'll take lots of pics and post them when I'm done.

Meulen · 12-11-2013, 09:49 PM

Ok.....

I tested out the led strips. This is 6 LEDs on the inside of the projectors reflective shroud.

I'm just a little worried the 3m tape on the back won't stand up to the heat in there. So may add some adhesive to it

Meulen · 12-11-2013, 10:23 PM

I hooked it up to a controller and made a little video on my FB page too

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200360584571942

Huck · 12-12-2013, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meulen

Ok.....

I tested out the led strips. This is 6 LEDs on the inside of the projectors reflective shroud.

I'm just a little worried the 3m tape on the back won't stand up to the heat in there. So may add some adhesive to it

When you say six LEDs do you mean six of those strips or one strip with the six actual LEDs on it? That looks nice and bright.

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-12-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

When you say six LEDs do you mean six of those strips or one strip with the six actual LEDs on it? That looks nice and bright.

Zdayz 2014!!

That's 1 strip with 6 LEDs. They come in strips of 15. I covered the rest with the towels for now so you couldn't see them. I'll have to cut them to length of 6 and solder on new wires. I'm connection them all to an RGB controller w/ wireless remote.

The 6 turns out perfect IMO. It perfectly lines the entire outline of the reflective backing shroud of the headlight projecor. I think what I'm going to do is use the 3m tape to stick it on. Worst case it gets hardened and crusty from the heat. So I'll dab some spots of automotive goo or epoxy strategically along the strip so it stays in place even if the 3m tape goes bad. That way if it all gets too hot and doesn't work I can grind the spots off and not ruin the reflective backing shroud.

Huck · 12-12-2013, 04:49 PM

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. Where did you get the strip from?

Meulen · 12-12-2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. Where did you get the strip from?

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ls-rgbx2/1473/

Nut_N_Much · 12-12-2013, 07:51 PM

Looks great brother.. Nice and crisp, the little 5mm are not even close to that.. Good job. Agree with the 3m, will get hot and come off.

equalme · 12-12-2013, 08:16 PM

Nut - I used your box method to heat up my headlights...worked wonders and so simple not having to worry about melting it in the oven.

Huck · 12-13-2013, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meulen

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ls-rgbx2/1473/

Well dammit, $240? This is getting onto 180customs price range lol... Thanks for the info man!

Zdayz 2014!!

12-06-2013, 11:37 AM	#406 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	IDK about the caliper paint. I just sent my lights to the painter. He's going to tint the small flasher lens for me. Between that and using high quality automotive paint I'm hoping it will not be a problem on my lights. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#407 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Caliper Paint, been there done that.. Because of the high temps it with stands it creates a cooking effect under the paint. Bubbles the plastic underneath, if you have a lens conversion done. Also the finish is a little dull. AutoTouchUp.com has 3 stage paint to color match your car or a color you like. Primer, Base, Clear Coat. Extremely durable. Also Krylon Paint is what most of us use. Another option is HyDro Dip any color design you want, from basic to wild. Also you can buy a airbrush Gun and us PPG, the best finishes. Need a clean space for it. __________________ 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

12-08-2013, 10:42 AM	#409 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Joe I'm probably gonna just bring all my stuff to you when I have the money for it, I've got all the supplies but I just havent been motivated, and I dont feel like messing with all the wiring lol. I think I'll leave this one to the pros Zdayz 2014!! Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

12-08-2013, 10:43 AM	#410 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I want bells and whistles!! Zdayz 2014!! Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

12-11-2013, 09:49 PM	#412 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Ok..... I tested out the led strips. This is 6 LEDs on the inside of the projectors reflective shroud. I'm just a little worried the 3m tape on the back won't stand up to the heat in there. So may add some adhesive to it Nut_N_Much and Huck like this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-11-2013, 10:23 PM	#413 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	I hooked it up to a controller and made a little video on my FB page too https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200360584571942 Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-12-2013, 04:49 PM	#416 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. Where did you get the strip from? __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

12-12-2013, 07:51 PM	#418 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Looks great brother.. Nice and crisp, the little 5mm are not even close to that.. Good job. Agree with the 3m, will get hot and come off. Meulen likes 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

12-12-2013, 08:16 PM	#419 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Nut - I used your box method to heat up my headlights...worked wonders and so simple not having to worry about melting it in the oven. Nut_N_Much and Meulen like this.

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