Headlight clearing (w/pics)

When I'm in there to clear the amber I've heard a little about filling a hole to make the cutoff more crisp, can anyone go into more detail than this?

 

Unfortunately, I'm a bad candidate to answer this, as I haven't done a "half retro" just yet. Look at the various HID threads, they'll have more info. on exactly where and what this will help with, in terms of p-n-p HID installs.

 

When putting everything back together was there anything specific you all did to ensure no leaks (silicon, right? what kind?)

 

If you didn't use a Dremel or other such tool to modify any part of your headlight, and it hasn't sat out, for, like, more than a few hours, then it's likely that you'll accrue enough dust/misc. particles in the factory sealant to warrant much worry.

 

I've now heated and re-heated my headlamps *three* times, each to tackle a different project, and I've yet to need to add more sealant, and I also have not seen (it's now been more than 2 years) any fogging/condensation/leaks, despite my car being a true "daily driver."

 

However, just to be sure, you can use a bit of black silicone RTV sealant. I'm sure that others here will have yet more (and likely better) suggestions of exactly what sealant to use, too.

more cleared pics

 

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2599.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2600.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2600.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2602.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2603.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2604.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g131/matthewhorner/Headlights002.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g131/matthewhorner/Headlights001.jpg

 

Bad pictures but it's all I have figured I'd throw em up.

I just did it this morning. Great instructions. The 07's have screws instead of the torx bit on the inside. I used the actual torx bit to get the outside ones. I don't feel so good about that bumper after taking it off. I am real impressed with this mod, it compliments my theme well. I baked them @ 200 for 15 min. Now just to take care of the tails. I used the sylvania silverstars that look silver, rainbowish and light up amber. It looks better lit up too. Great stuff.

this is the most satisfying mod that i've done on my car... thanks~... btw i wanna keep my chrome cuz it looks cooler than blacked out imo

man i remember doing this two years ago...

i just threw them in the oven and walked away! if you stand there and wait youll get nervous! 280 degrees for 8 minutes works perfect! Thanks this thread was great! ill get some day pics today i didnt get done til 1am i did the headlights, eyes, lip, and grille all last night after work...had work at 5am but it looks perty!!

Overnight makeover makes it worth the late hours. Lookin' good!

Overnight makeover makes it worth the late hours. Lookin' good!

 

yeh and what made it great was all my friends saw it when they drove by on their way to work and decided to blow up my phone and tell me how good it looked like i didnt already know

Edited June 4, 2008 by cynet2k

like i didnt already know

yeh and what made it great was all my friends saw it when they drove by on their way to work and decided to blow up my phone and tell me how good it looked like i didnt already know

 

 

i gotta get a rallitek grill and a front lip.....

Here's a few shots of my ABP (the last 2 are before I got the Silverstar's and redid the grill)

car looks fly with the cleared headlights...thanks for the pics man, im gonna do that when i install HIDS

Forgive me if I'm asking something that has already been discussed but I didn't have time to read through all 35 pages.

Anyway, does it matter what type of waterproof silicone we use? Due to the heat output of the lights, I was wonder if it has to be something that can withstand heat without compromising its seal.

Well I didn't use any silicone, there was plenty on there from the factory so I just reheated and pushed them back together. A lot of people did that, some put extra silicone on there just to be safe though. I did mine about 3 or so months ago and I haven't had any condensation.

Hold onto your butts...I'm going to try this now.

Forgive me if I'm asking something that has already been discussed but I didn't have time to read through all 35 pages.

Anyway, does it matter what type of waterproof silicone we use? Due to the heat output of the lights, I was wonder if it has to be something that can withstand heat without compromising its seal.

 

 

I didnt use any been 2 months no moisture inside lights. Just put back together, bake same temp 5 minutes, squeeze closed, 5 min again, squeeze closed wait a few min for plastic to cool a bit, replace screws

Wow this was a PIAA. I never want to see another pop-it again for the rest of my life. There are still two that I have no idea where to put, but my bumper is secure, thats all that matters. I love the look though, now I want to find the clear turn signals that blink amber. Anyone know where I can find these?

Wow this was a PIAA. I never want to see another pop-it again for the rest of my life. There are still two that I have no idea where to put, but my bumper is secure, thats all that matters. I love the look though, now I want to find the clear turn signals that blink amber. Anyone know where I can find these?

 

Any autoshop should have them. I think I bought mine at pep boys.

 

I thought it was worth the PIAA, but if you ever have to do it again it's a piece of cake to do over.

Any autoshop should have them. I think I bought mine at pep boys.

 

I thought it was worth the PIAA, but if you ever have to do it again it's a piece of cake to do over.

 

Much appreciated. Yes it was worth the PIAA, I agree.

Did you just clear the amber? or did you black out the headlights too? I'd love to see pics.

Did you just clear the amber? or did you black out the headlights too? I'd love to see pics.

 

I cleared out the amber, yes. I think blacked out lights would look terrible with the Regal Blue Pearl. I will take some pics tomorrow. I was short on time today. I didn't think I was going to make it to work today...with a bumber anyways Plus I need to wash all of the sweat off it.

i cleared just the amber, the chrome in the 06 almost matches the rims it looks hawt on my 06 spec.bhttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2602.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2603.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/IMG_2604.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/SM025.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/SM015.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/SM014.jpghttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/SM010.jpg

 

vs before

 

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/2bfbb5e9.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/fiidgett2/100_4438-1.jpg

So has anyone had any trouble with the cops recently with this mod? I doubt the Legacy gets much attention anyways, but as far as state inspections go, will this cause problems?

So has anyone had any trouble with the cops recently with this mod? I doubt the Legacy gets much attention anyways, but as far as state inspections go, will this cause problems?

 

 

nope none, highly unlikely......