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zulhizainL902S
02-03-2009, 10:07 PM
GUys,

I believe i already post this before, but seems our forums has been hacked..then it was gone. I post it again for your viewing pleasure..hehe

Pic Before

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Pic After

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Tools Needed

1. ABRO High Temp Flat Black - RM17.90
2. High Temp Clear Sealant - RM6.00
3. Orange Sticker - RM8.00
4. Hair Dryer
5. 10mm Socket Spanner
6. Philips Screwdriver
7. Scissors

http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p471/zulhizain/DSC01436.jpg

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And The Process Begin..

Firstly, we have to unscrew 6 bolts below bumper and 6 clips on top of grill.

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The clips.

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Unscrew this bolts.

Then u have to take out the bumper a bit.

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more than enough..

Then, unscrew the headlight screw (3). Then u should able to take out the headlight easily.

http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p471/zulhizain/DSC01417.jpg
Lucky my brother able to help me a bit.

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there u go..

meanwhile..
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Then, use Hair Dryer to heat up the headlight original glue/sealant.

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Then carefully take out the housing. Macam kupas durian da..

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Remember to take out those two bulbs also.

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Headlight has been dismantled..

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Then, gently remove those 3 tiny scre at the back of the headlight cover.

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Tadaaaaaa...
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take off everything..
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Now the spraying process.

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can u spot the differences..
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now..leave the paint to dry, go get the sticker. after done doing some outline drawing, cut the sticker...

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then just fix the sticker at the lens cover. sorry no pics for this part!

Then, go back to the headlight cover. fix it back to the headlight unit, i make it 4 layer.

http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p471/zulhizain/DSC01438.jpg

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Heat the sealant back in order to fix the headlight unit. once again, hair dryer please..

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Using sealant to make it seal properly. and leave it to dry for about 15 minutes time.

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now..attached the headlight unit back to its original place..there you go.

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remember to fix all the screw, bolts and clips...then walllllaaaaaa..

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yarisugi
02-03-2009, 11:02 PM
Great DIY! It looks very clean and professionally done.
It's funny how USA wants all-clear headlights while Asian countries prefer headlights with amber signals.
shreif
02-05-2009, 07:44 AM
Great work :D i love the turn signals :D
PETERPOOP
02-05-2009, 12:17 PM
Great DIY! It looks very clean and professionally done.
It's funny how USA wants all-clear headlights while Asian countries prefer headlights with amber signals.

nice DIY. Most everyone puts the headlights in the oven. Never seen anyone do it with just holding a hairdryer at every section and then prying. I guess that IS safer.

And it's so true about the americans wanting no amber turn signal markers!! I hate mine. I can't believe you put one in yours! hahah, oh wells Good job :clap:
eTiMaGo
02-05-2009, 12:26 PM
everybody wants what they don't have :wink:

Very nice DIY, thanks!

Peter, about the oven, not very many houses in this part of the world actually have one... It's just not really used in asian cooking... I doubt you could wok the headlights :laugh:
YarisSedan
02-05-2009, 12:39 PM
Dang i was planning on doing this eventually thanks for the in depth diy glad to see its simpler than i expected. I guess i will do this when i have to remove my bumper to install my grill.
ddongbap
02-05-2009, 01:39 PM
Dope work bro, but this is black housing, not smoking a headlight.

Bad example, but this is a smoked headlight.

http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Headlight%20Covers%20Misc.jpg
BLAZINBLUEVITZ
02-05-2009, 01:56 PM
Great DIY! It looks very clean and professionally done.
It's funny how USA wants all-clear headlights while Asian countries prefer headlights with amber signals.

know of any friends who want to trade liftback headlights with me???
MUSKOKA800
02-05-2009, 02:41 PM
nice DIY. Most everyone puts the headlights in the oven.


What oven temp. can they tolerate?
yarisugi
02-05-2009, 09:46 PM
Usually about 200 degress F for 1- 1.5 minutes. Too long and it will melt and get too hot to handle.
If you put it in the oven, don't forget to place a piece of wood in the middle to support it so the ends don't touch the oven rack.
I once made that mistake of just laying it directly on the rack... I think the hair dryer/ heat gun might be a good approach.

Either way, it's difficult to initially pry it open, but once you have a good gap, it's not so bad.
darkmoon87
02-06-2009, 01:00 AM
I did the same thing, but mine is white housing..lol
manborn
03-18-2009, 06:54 AM
i think the orange is hot but is blacking out of the housing improve light projection for let's say an HID upgrade? or is it purely for cosmetic/looks?

don't get me wrong, they look beautiful afterwards- very tempting specially if the change has any lighting improvement
SilverBack
03-18-2009, 07:49 AM
He only painted the shell of the housing and not the inner reflective cone, so light projection wouldn't be effected:wink:
manborn
03-18-2009, 09:14 AM
still tempting, damn. they're a nice job
cali yaris
03-18-2009, 12:11 PM
awesome DIY -- 300% improvement
falkor_99
03-18-2009, 02:27 PM
i love it...i want to leave work right now and do that to my car!!
manborn
03-18-2009, 04:55 PM
i love it...i want to leave work right now and do that to my car!!

nice, count me in
nisyota
03-19-2009, 03:45 AM
GREAT WRITE-UP

subscribing for future referance... THANX :D
dikanst
03-20-2009, 05:37 PM
Then carefully take out the housing. Macam kupas durian da.

lol, like taking apart a durian. I guess only malays and indos will get that joke.
Kaotic Lazagna
03-22-2009, 02:19 PM
I used this guide, but I baked my headlights in the oven for 255 degrees for 8 minute intervals.
manborn
03-22-2009, 09:51 PM
lol, like taking apart a durian. I guess only malays and indos will get that joke.

filipinos too, but im leaning towards scalping a coconut more - no?
Arkhangel
03-23-2009, 12:50 AM
About the high temp paint, is it a must?
Or will any plain paint do?

Nice Job, its on my list of to do :D
Arkhangel
03-24-2009, 01:10 PM
^??
Kaotic Lazagna
03-25-2009, 07:52 PM
About the high temp paint, is it a must?
Or will any plain paint do?

Nice Job, its on my list of to do :D

I would, as I did. You don't want the paint to start flaking/cracking. It's only like 4 bucks for a can, and that's more than enough. In fact, I even refinished my grill.
Arkhangel
03-28-2009, 11:09 AM
I would, as I did. You don't want the paint to start flaking/cracking. It's only like 4 bucks for a can, and that's more than enough. In fact, I even refinished my grill.

Thanx was just wondering, had some flat spray paint laying around
Norkotik
03-29-2009, 06:30 PM
damn i really wanna do that to mine
crolandiz
01-14-2011, 02:12 AM
Hi, I opened my headlights, paint and install the projectors. After 3 weeks, water or condensation appeared in the left headlight, remove the headlight for two days I let it dry and apparently went all the moisture so I went back to put silicone around.
Wash the car today morning and in evening note that the two headlights had moisture in and also the left angel eye is not starting.
What do you recommend or suggest? How can I solve this problem and prevent the more moisture?

Thank you.