Karlp Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 So Ive decided to go ahead and get my headlights modded, I'm looking for a subtle mod as my car is Ultra Yellow so was thinking dark headlights possibly black or grahite colour. I only have single xenons not doubles also so if anyone has resprayed there headlights any pointers would be appreciated, I know about not leaving them in the oven too long from my lexus is200 lights, they ended up looking like caspers face . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 de ja vu! http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/67766-headlight-mods/page__hl__%22headlight%22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 de ja vu! http://www.350z-uk.c...hl__"headlight" Thanks but looking at more colour options, spraying the inside of the headlights rather than fitting extra LEDs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ive painted the insides of mine so let me know if you need any help/advice You may find like me that they dont fit in your overn as they are pretty long. I used a Hot Air Gun and it gave good results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 They look pretty smart dude, basically split the lights, spray, dry and reseal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 PS had any issues since the reseal eg condensation etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yes they were fairly easy to open and all the inside just unscrew or unclip. i had my bodyshop prepare and paint the internals but all was fairly straight forward. I do have problems with condensation on my passenger side so i would suggest you find a way to test the seal before installing back onto your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Which style lights do you have? the same as mine (old ones) or the facelift version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I did this on my EVO, and to be honest I think prying them open is the hardest part of the job and sanding the insides is the most time consuming due to all the funny angles. However spraying was the easiest bit and its also a low contact area so less chance of flaking etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Which style lights do you have? the same as mine (old ones) or the facelift version? Standard ones same as yours dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ok well as said its fairly easy and im sure you will find a guide somewhere but i found some pics so here is a rough guide from what i remeber of the top of my head. Tthere are 4 (i think it was 4) little screws which you need remove first. You can see in the pics below Then heat up with a hot air gun and pull apart from the top, when it gets near the end you will need to kinda twist as you pull apart. Be careful as it will be hot but its fairly rigid so you can be quite heavy handed. Try not to let the outer plastic get to hot and it will start to change shape. I use 2 old butter knife to help me prise apart. If you are just wanting to paint the internals and not fit halo or demon eyes then you only need to unscrew the top reflector from the housing and the rest is screwed to the headlight cover You can also replace the orange plastic strip at this stage if you can still find a supplier for the clear ones. Mkae sure you dont paint the bottom reflector as it is needed for the main beam headlight. You can also paint the lens housing but this requires some more dissaembly for which i dont have any pics but from memory is all fairly easy. Let me know if you need anything else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thats brilliant thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Which parts have you painted on yours dude? Just the top chrome internal bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Evrything is painted apart from the bottom chrome part as this is needed to stay chrome else your main beam wont function properly. There is also one other part which sits behind the lens which needs to stay chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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