I painted my headlights.

TheGreatOne · 02-13-2013, 06:50 PM

Nice job!

I find they look so great on red and blue Z's because of the large contrast with the black.

My headlight barely fit in my oven, did one in the oven (on a baking sheet with a wet towel) the other I used a hairdryer.

TaylorRyan370 · 02-13-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Nice job!

I find they look so great on red and blue Z's because of the large contrast with the black.

My headlight barely fit in my oven, did one in the oven (on a baking sheet with a wet towel) the other I used a hairdryer.

Hair dryer? So a heat gun would work then right?

Wonka2581 · 02-13-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Nice job!

I find they look so great on red and blue Z's because of the large contrast with the black.

My headlight barely fit in my oven, did one in the oven (on a baking sheet with a wet towel) the other I used a hairdryer.

Thanks! To everyone who is going to try this mod please TAKE YOUR TIME! I cannot stress that enough, and for the red I used color matched paint to my Z if anyone wants the info on where to purchase the paint pm me, It came already mixed In a spray paint can super EZ.

Wonka2581 · 02-13-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370

Hair dryer? So a heat gun would work then right?

Yes a heat gun will work but be careful you don't hear one spot up too much and warp or melt your headlight.

TaylorRyan370 · 02-13-2013, 07:11 PM

Just watched some of the videos. Looks like way too much work lol.

Wonka2581 · 02-13-2013, 07:25 PM

If its to much I think there is some members that do the work you have to just send them your lights, try to look up 180 customs I think don't hold me to it

TaylorRyan370 · 02-13-2013, 07:53 PM

Found a local guy that does it

Wonka2581 · 02-13-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370

Found a local guy that does it

Sweet when you do it post some pics!

TaylorRyan370 · 02-13-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Sweet when you do it post some pics!

I need the car first!

bdavis89 · 02-13-2013, 08:07 PM

Where did you get the color matched paint? PM me if you must, but I don't see why it can't be public information?

Wonka2581 · 02-13-2013, 08:19 PM

Very true! I got it from automotive touch up.com there number is 888-710-5192 before you call you must have your paint color code you can get it from the dealer.

TheGreatOne · 02-13-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370

Hair dryer? So a heat gun would work then right?

Yup, but this way no need to remove any connections or wiring...heat gun faster for sure, just more chance of warping something if not paying attention.

and +1 on Automotive Touch Up, amazing OEM paint in a spray can

02-13-2013, 06:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Nice job! I find they look so great on red and blue Z's because of the large contrast with the black. My headlight barely fit in my oven, did one in the oven (on a baking sheet with a wet towel) the other I used a hairdryer. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-13-2013, 07:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	Just watched some of the videos. Looks like way too much work lol. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

02-13-2013, 07:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	If its to much I think there is some members that do the work you have to just send them your lights, try to look up 180 customs I think don't hold me to it __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-13-2013, 07:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	Found a local guy that does it __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

02-13-2013, 08:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Where did you get the color matched paint? PM me if you must, but I don't see why it can't be public information? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

02-13-2013, 08:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Very true! I got it from automotive touch up.com there number is 888-710-5192 before you call you must have your paint color code you can get it from the dealer. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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