Head Lights

Matthew · 01-01-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I also took mine apart today so I can take them to my shop and have the painters take care of the paint work.

I also heated the oven to 250deg then slowly pryed but it was stiffening up as it was getting cold so a second heat for 10 minutes and I could pry it off.

You def. have to be fast once they come out of the oven!! Also I recommend using a flash light to make sure you get all the lint out of the the light cover!!

Baer383 · 01-01-2011, 02:22 PM

I got them apart I'm in the process of cleaning up all of the butyl tape so I can apply new when I reassemble.

Liquid_G · 01-05-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

You def. have to be fast once they come out of the oven!! Also I recommend using a flash light to make sure you get all the lint out of the the light cover!!

THIS X10000

Its tough to notice little dust particles or fingerprints until you shine a light through the outside housing.

Nice job OP.

SPOHN · 01-05-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

You def. have to be fast once they come out of the oven!! Also I recommend using a flash light to make sure you get all the lint out of the the light cover!!

So I guess the best thing to do is put one in the oven first. When that's done take that one out put the other one in while you go back to the other to pry apart quickly.

Matthew · 01-06-2011, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

So I guess the best thing to do is put one in the oven first. When that's done take that one out put the other one in while you go back to the other to pry apart quickly.

I did one got it done then started on the other. One at a time you have a map to put it back together

zrider · 01-06-2011, 05:07 AM

great job with the headlights, love em. a little off topic though, where did you get those emblems? ive been wanting to do that for the longest time and i wanted to order the ones from the z store but have heard mixed reviews

Matthew · 01-06-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

great job with the headlights, love em. a little off topic though, where did you get those emblems? ive been wanting to do that for the longest time and i wanted to order the ones from the z store but have heard mixed reviews

I got them from the zstore but I took them apart and had them painted. I like them I will take some better pics for you. I did a satin black with the platic that surounds the "Z" and color matched the very outer ring.

zrider · 01-07-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

I got them from the zstore but I took them apart and had them painted. I like them I will take some better pics for you. I did a satin black with the platic that surounds the "Z" and color matched the very outer ring.

oh very nice. appreciate it !!

blastman5 · 01-08-2011, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

I did one got it done then started on the other. One at a time you have a map to put it back together

i was thinking of using a heat gun to do mine but it seems like u were quite partial to the oven...how did u go about it?? what did u pry it open with and what advice can u give??

Matthew · 01-08-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blastman5

i was thinking of using a heat gun to do mine but it seems like u were quite partial to the oven...how did u go about it?? what did u pry it open with and what advice can u give??

Heated oven to 250. Large sheet pan with a damp towel on the very bottom rack. Insert first light for 10ish minutes or so and used some mechanics gloves to pull apart ( make sure all screws are out) it does take a little muscle but once it starts coming apart it gets easier. Also you can put them back in the oven for a few. It was really easy to do. Saved a ton of money and can now get new tires. Best thing I can tell u is make sur the light is clean inside before u put them back together. This will also take a day or two to complete.
Any other questions please feel free to PM me or post here.

blastman5 · 01-09-2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

Heated oven to 250. Large sheet pan with a damp towel on the very bottom rack. Insert first light for 10ish minutes or so and used some mechanics gloves to pull apart ( make sure all screws are out) it does take a little muscle but once it starts coming apart it gets easier. Also you can put them back in the oven for a few. It was really easy to do. Saved a ton of money and can now get new tires. Best thing I can tell u is make sur the light is clean inside before u put them back together. This will also take a day or two to complete.
Any other questions please feel free to PM me or post here.

thank u haha u make it sound easy so im inspired...i wanna paint my housings the color of my car so i actually just ordered my paint last night....as soon as it gets in im gonna do them...i will let u knnow how it goes

Matthew · 01-09-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blastman5

thank u haha u make it sound easy so im inspired...i wanna paint my housings the color of my car so i actually just ordered my paint last night....as soon as it gets in im gonna do them...i will let u knnow how it goes

Please do and good luck

01-01-2011, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I got them apart I'm in the process of cleaning up all of the butyl tape so I can apply new when I reassemble. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
black head lights	Nismo221	Exterior & Interior	3	09-08-2010 05:55 PM
Changing burned out head lights	Strangler	Exterior & Interior	2	06-21-2010 11:40 PM
CinCity Custom Head Lights in Australia	Aus370z	Australia/New Zealand	0	08-12-2009 04:00 PM
The 370Z's Head lights	nogoodname	Exterior & Interior	72	01-29-2009 02:11 AM

01-06-2011, 05:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	great job with the headlights, love em. a little off topic though, where did you get those emblems? ive been wanting to do that for the longest time and i wanted to order the ones from the z store but have heard mixed reviews