DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout

cperusa · 03-30-2011, 05:21 PM

I tried both heat gun and oven method. I think oven method is better if you ensure no part of the light touches the oven. I think you are more likely to take the lights out early and put it back in a little longer. If that happens, my suggestion would be to keep the temperature same and bake it longer.
I used 2 coats of paint. But no clear. I think that should be enough since it is not being exposed to the elements.

KyleBucket · 03-30-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

I would say that the oven is less scary then a heat gun. The heat gun directs a lot of heat in a small area.

I put some wet cardboard and a wet towel in a pan that was big enough to hold the light. Every oven is different so I would start at about 225 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. If that doesn't get it to come apart then try going up 10 degrees and 2 minutes. I found that mine came apart fairly easily at 240 degrees and 15 minutes.

Make sure that no part of the light touches any part the oven and you are good to go.

As far as paint, I had a local body shop spray my rings for me. I've never been good at painting. They used my paint and only charged me $75.

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Originally Posted by cperusa

I tried both heat gun and oven method. I think oven method is better if you ensure no part of the light touches the oven. I think you are more likely to take the lights out early and put it back in a little longer. If that happens, my suggestion would be to keep the temperature same and bake it longer.
I used 2 coats of paint. But no clear. I think that should be enough since it is not being exposed to the elements.

Thanks you guys. Also, the only thing I didn't see Caravan mention (at least at the top) was where and what type of sealant to get? I know it's a special headlight sealant.

Dembflyr · 03-30-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KyleBucket

Thanks you guys. Also, the only thing I didn't see Caravan mention (at least at the top) was where and what type of sealant to get? I know it's a special headlight sealant.

No need for new sealant. There is plenty in there. Just make sure that you push the old sealant back in the channel while it is still a bit warm. I have had my lights apart twice and no leaks using the old.

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cperusa Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 7 Drives: '10 Nizzan 370z 40th Rep Power: 15	I tried both heat gun and oven method. I think oven method is better if you ensure no part of the light touches the oven. I think you are more likely to take the lights out early and put it back in a little longer. If that happens, my suggestion would be to keep the temperature same and bake it longer. I used 2 coats of paint. But no clear. I think that should be enough since it is not being exposed to the elements.