Headlight modification?

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.

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, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

You're underestimating things and expect everything to go optimally. I've done this headlight mod before when I had my VW GTI. We called it the "Joey" mod.

The reason it takes a long time is not from difficulty but from drying time of the paint. It may be "dry" to the touch in 15 minutes but I assure you if you slap 3~4 coats on within the minimum 15 minute drying time and seal up the lights there will be condensation forming inside.

Key to this mod is patience. I doubt you guys will be drying the lights in a sealed baking room with 0% humidity to ensure all the moisture is gone. Take your time with the painting.

Roger that, sir. Good info.

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 12:22 PM

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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.

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 12:25 PM

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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

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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

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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.

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 12:52 PM

oh, just a heads up fellas, pictures with Nismo, The Mid A Super Dog, are $5...

Masa · 08-17-2012, 12:56 PM

Need donations to buy another set of wheels with no tires?

b1adesofcha0s · 08-17-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Need donations to buy another set of wheels with no tires?

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Need donations to buy another set of wheels with no tires?

hahaha...very funny.... you clown!

dmhenderson · 08-17-2012, 02:16 PM

I can borrow my girlfriend's hair dryer no problem. Just add that to the main list too so I can make a list before I head up.

Also if no one wants to man up and buy sealant, just give me a link to where the particular kind we need is sold (and how much we need) and I'll man up.

eastwest2300 · 08-17-2012, 03:21 PM

I think blades said he was gonna buy the rubber sealant..trollololol

08-17-2012, 08:39 AM	#436 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	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	#437 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	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	#438 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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	#439 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	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

08-17-2012, 12:52 PM	#445 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,962 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	oh, just a heads up fellas, pictures with Nismo, The Mid A Super Dog, are $5... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-17-2012, 12:56 PM	#446 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	Need donations to buy another set of wheels with no tires? __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

08-17-2012, 02:16 PM	#449 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I can borrow my girlfriend's hair dryer no problem. Just add that to the main list too so I can make a list before I head up. Also if no one wants to man up and buy sealant, just give me a link to where the particular kind we need is sold (and how much we need) and I'll man up. __________________

08-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#450 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,962 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I think blades said he was gonna buy the rubber sealant..trollololol __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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