Headlight modification?

BlackZ85 · 08-09-2012, 08:37 PM

Put my name on that list!!!

PapoZalsa · 08-09-2012, 09:23 PM

Just remember that each headlight cost over $1,000.00!

dmhenderson · 08-09-2012, 10:01 PM

1ST ANNUAL MID ATLANTIC "DO THINGS TO OUR CARS AND EAT/DRINK" THING

Where: 6319 57th Ave, Riverdale MD

When: September XX (weather permitting) at 9:00am sharp. Remember that each car will take 6-8 hrs to dry. Please try to be on-time!

Who: Guys on the list below. If you are not on the list, you are welcome to attend but we will only be able to work on your vehicle time permitting. If you do decide to just show up, please bring booze or food to contribute!

Vehicles to be modded:
1.b1adesofcha0s
2.MKG
3.tonybui
4.eastwest2300
5.dmhenderson
6. Khoi@AAM
7. t3h r0nz
8. BlackZ85

Wait List:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1) Krylon Satin semi-gloss black spraypaint (5 cans): b1adesofcha0s
2) Wings, Liquor of some sort (probably vodka) dmhenderson
3) Plastic bumper rivets: eastwest2300
4) Soda/Water, Friend who is a Nissan Mechanic : MyKindaGuise
5) Rubber Butyl (Sealant) plus caulking gun:
6) Beer1:
7) Beer2:
8) Pizza
9)
10)

b1adesofcha0s · 08-09-2012, 10:04 PM

I'll bring the paint.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-09-2012, 10:05 PM

Someone should bring bottled water or soda too for those of us that don't drink.

dmhenderson · 08-09-2012, 10:06 PM

I can always give away one of my "brings" - just took both because i want vodka for sure and can bring good wings.

If we get enough people to volunteer I'll give one away. Esp if we're capping this at 8 people.

dmhenderson · 08-09-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Someone should bring bottled water or soda too for those of us that don't drink.

Added.

eastwest2300 · 08-09-2012, 10:35 PM

Remember the Rubber Butyl (sealant) It looks like a tube of caulk, you need a caulking gun to use it.

MyKindaGuise · 08-09-2012, 11:11 PM

Hey guys I was at a meet tonight and talked with some folks who have done this already and are in the autobody industry. Im not going to lie. I think I may wait for my paint job. The paint needs around 12 hours of air drying time for all moisture to evaporate. If you dont wait you run a serious risk of of having sealing issues or moisture in your light. Do you guys plan on leaving them sit for 6-8 once we have them apart and painted? Because I would be okay with that. I think regardless I am going down to atleast meet you all and help out I just dont know if it is my time yet.lol I can bring soda and water

Sales@AAMComp · 08-10-2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

Hey guys I was at a meet tonight and talked with some folks who have done this already and are in the autobody industry. Im not going to lie. I think I may wait for my paint job. The paint needs around 12 hours of air drying time for all moisture to evaporate. If you dont wait you run a serious risk of of having sealing issues or moisture in your light. Do you guys plan on leaving them sit for 6-8 once we have them apart and painted? Because I would be okay with that. I think regardless I am going down to atleast meet you all and help out I just dont know if it is my time yet.lol I can bring soda and water

my tip is to not cake on the paint, paint enough to cover what needs to be covered and thats it. The more you paint the longer it'll take to dry but light coats to cover your bases you'll be fine. IF you put it back together while its still wet, yes the paint will dry and evaporate to the inner side of your lens and I know exactly what this looks like. It really isn't that bad but you can tell your lens is not 100% clear like it was from factory. If it's a nice sunny day, there won't be an issue with the paint drying quickly. If it's rainy and humid.. I would suggest heat lamp and letting it dry indoor maybe

Sales@AAMComp · 08-10-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Hey Tony, I think Khoi is pretty much guiding us through this process, Im not sure if he's actually doing his, his might already be done..and honestly, I'd say 8 is enough, what do you guys think?

haha I"m like quoting backwards. but correct. I actually drive a legacy GT and did my lights about 2 weeks ago

My headlights are a great example of what happens when you put your paint lens back on while its still wet. I picked the most humid and rainy day to do this and literally after 2 hours of letting it sit, it was still wet to the touch. extremely unusual which bothered me. I got impatient and put it back together. All is well but you can tell the paint dried and evaporated inside the headlight. It's not that noticeable and I'm not super anal when it comes to things like that, again, the lens was still wet to the touch lol. In my eyes from far away it looks dope so be it! lol

Sales@AAMComp · 08-10-2012, 12:15 AM

before:

after:
blacked out and removed the amber piece. WHAT A DIFFERENCE lol

anyone from here?? lol

eastwest2300 · 08-10-2012, 12:34 AM

I got 40 bumper rivets coming, so anyone loses any, they can be replaced. That'll be my contribution.. Fellas, if any of yall can bring a heat gun, or your lady's hair dryer, bring them if you can, so we can quicken the paint drying process.

dmhenderson · 08-10-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

Do you guys plan on leaving them sit for 6-8 once we have them apart and painted?

I know I do but I'm planning on getting there at 9:00am.

Edeit: "potluck" list updated.

dmhenderson · 08-10-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

I will order pizza and wings then or beers ... some whiskey maybe? Damn it guys, let me buy something, say it !!!

Pizza or beer. I'm gonna get wings from BWB.

08-09-2012, 09:23 PM	#212 (permalink)
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08-09-2012, 10:01 PM	#213 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	1ST ANNUAL MID ATLANTIC "DO THINGS TO OUR CARS AND EAT/DRINK" THING Where: 6319 57th Ave, Riverdale MD When: September XX (weather permitting) at 9:00am sharp. Remember that each car will take 6-8 hrs to dry. Please try to be on-time! Who: Guys on the list below. If you are not on the list, you are welcome to attend but we will only be able to work on your vehicle time permitting. If you do decide to just show up, please bring booze or food to contribute! Vehicles to be modded: 1.b1adesofcha0s 2.MKG 3.tonybui 4.eastwest2300 5.dmhenderson 6. Khoi@AAM 7. t3h r0nz 8. BlackZ85 Wait List: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1) Krylon Satin semi-gloss black spraypaint (5 cans): b1adesofcha0s 2) Wings, Liquor of some sort (probably vodka) dmhenderson 3) Plastic bumper rivets: eastwest2300 4) Soda/Water, Friend who is a Nissan Mechanic : MyKindaGuise 5) Rubber Butyl (Sealant) plus caulking gun: 6) Beer1: 7) Beer2: 8) Pizza 9) 10) __________________ Last edited by dmhenderson; 08-10-2012 at 11:39 AM.

08-09-2012, 10:04 PM	#214 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I'll bring the paint. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-09-2012, 10:05 PM	#215 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Someone should bring bottled water or soda too for those of us that don't drink. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-09-2012, 10:06 PM	#216 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I can always give away one of my "brings" - just took both because i want vodka for sure and can bring good wings. If we get enough people to volunteer I'll give one away. Esp if we're capping this at 8 people. __________________

08-09-2012, 08:37 PM	#211 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	Put my name on that list!!!

08-09-2012, 10:35 PM	#218 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Remember the Rubber Butyl (sealant) It looks like a tube of caulk, you need a caulking gun to use it. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-09-2012, 11:11 PM	#219 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 19	Hey guys I was at a meet tonight and talked with some folks who have done this already and are in the autobody industry. Im not going to lie. I think I may wait for my paint job. The paint needs around 12 hours of air drying time for all moisture to evaporate. If you dont wait you run a serious risk of of having sealing issues or moisture in your light. Do you guys plan on leaving them sit for 6-8 once we have them apart and painted? Because I would be okay with that. I think regardless I am going down to atleast meet you all and help out I just dont know if it is my time yet.lol I can bring soda and water __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

08-10-2012, 12:15 AM	#222 (permalink)
Sales@AAMComp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 4,079 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 21	before: after: blacked out and removed the amber piece. WHAT A DIFFERENCE lol anyone from here?? lol __________________ Tyler Day, Technical Sales TylerD@aamcompetition.com 301-497-9214 Direct AAM Competition \| YouTube channel \| LIKE us on Facebook!

08-10-2012, 12:34 AM	#223 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I got 40 bumper rivets coming, so anyone loses any, they can be replaced. That'll be my contribution.. Fellas, if any of yall can bring a heat gun, or your lady's hair dryer, bring them if you can, so we can quicken the paint drying process. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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