Headlight modification?

dmhenderson · 08-16-2012, 09:24 PM

b1ade...etc I'll be there both days regardless.

I think the only thing we need is the rubber butyl sealant at this point. I've picked up most of the stray items but more beer/food/booze is always welcome.

dmhenderson · 08-16-2012, 09:26 PM

Anyway:

Blue Painters' tape: dmhenderson (although I think it's 2" - we can cut in half)
Oven Mitts: dmhenderson. I'll buy like 4 at target - that's enough right?
Flathead screwdriver: dmhenderson - seriously who doesn't have one though?
Ratchet Sets: ???
Rubber Butyl Sealant: ???

dmhenderson · 08-16-2012, 09:28 PM

(and please put me on day 1)

eastwest2300 · 08-16-2012, 09:37 PM

I'd be cautious using a screw driver when trying to pry open the headlight, a screw driver has a jagged edge on the end of it, obviously, I'd recommend using a butter knife.

dmhenderson · 08-17-2012, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I'd be cautious using a screw driver when trying to pry open the headlight, a screw driver has a jagged edge on the end of it, obviously, I'd recommend using a butter knife.

You cover the end of the screwdriver in electric tape to keep this from happening but I'll bring both.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-16-2012, 10:13 PM

I think we should just try and do all five on one day and eliminate the need for a 2nd day. EW probably has a socket set since he works on his cars so much.

eastwest2300 · 08-16-2012, 11:10 PM

I have everything we need to get this job done as far as tools go.. I'd say picking up some rubber gloves would be a good idea when working on the inside of the headlights, which should eliminate any chances for finger prints, etc.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-17-2012, 08:39 AM

Yeah Ron suggested going over the lights with a hair dryer for the final drying of the paint to get the moisture out. Heat gun would be too much, but hair dryer should be ok.

Masa · 08-17-2012, 08:47 AM

Yup, hairdryer works wonders - I would stay away from fans though as they can blow dust on the still wet paint and leave little imperfections.

dmhenderson · 08-17-2012, 09:41 AM

I'm assuming you have a hair dryer at your place EW? Also, we still need someone to get the sealant.

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I'm assuming you have a hair dryer at your place EW? Also, we still need someone to get the sealant.

I do not have a hair dryer, sorry fellas.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-17-2012, 09:47 AM

I thought EW was going to get the sealant? Remember to get one that IS NOT PERMANENT!!!

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I thought EW was going to get the sealant? Remember to get one that IS NOT PERMANENT!!!

Im providing the rubber grommets & tools for the bumpers.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-17-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Im providing the rubber grommets & tools for the bumpers.

And I'm getting the paint.

Who was the one who wanted to do theirs in blue? Whoever it is will have to get their own blue paint to match the monterey blue color.

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

And I'm getting the paint.

Who was the one who wanted to do theirs in blue? Whoever it is will have to get their own blue paint to match the monterey blue color.

08-16-2012, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	b1ade...etc I'll be there both days regardless. I think the only thing we need is the rubber butyl sealant at this point. I've picked up most of the stray items but more beer/food/booze is always welcome. __________________

08-16-2012, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Anyway: Blue Painters' tape: dmhenderson (although I think it's 2" - we can cut in half) Oven Mitts: dmhenderson. I'll buy like 4 at target - that's enough right? Flathead screwdriver: dmhenderson - seriously who doesn't have one though? Ratchet Sets: ??? Rubber Butyl Sealant: ??? __________________ Last edited by dmhenderson; 08-17-2012 at 05:52 AM.

08-16-2012, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	(and please put me on day 1) __________________

08-16-2012, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,020 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	I'd be cautious using a screw driver when trying to pry open the headlight, a screw driver has a jagged edge on the end of it, obviously, I'd recommend using a butter knife. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-16-2012, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I think we should just try and do all five on one day and eliminate the need for a 2nd day. EW probably has a socket set since he works on his cars so much. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-16-2012, 11:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,020 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	I have everything we need to get this job done as far as tools go.. I'd say picking up some rubber gloves would be a good idea when working on the inside of the headlights, which should eliminate any chances for finger prints, etc. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-17-2012, 08:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Yeah Ron suggested going over the lights with a hair dryer for the final drying of the paint to get the moisture out. Heat gun would be too much, but hair dryer should be ok. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-17-2012, 08:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 21	Yup, hairdryer works wonders - I would stay away from fans though as they can blow dust on the still wet paint and leave little imperfections. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

08-17-2012, 09:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I'm assuming you have a hair dryer at your place EW? Also, we still need someone to get the sealant. __________________

08-17-2012, 09:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I thought EW was going to get the sealant? Remember to get one that IS NOT PERMANENT!!! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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