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10-21-2020, 02:22 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2016
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Opening tail lights...
I would imagine opening rear lights would be the same as opening any other plastic headlight assembly>
I want to open the tails and install flexible led tubes for this effect... https://i.imgur.com/wh8QgZi.jpg I already opened up the spec D and replaced the Halos so I am quite confident I can do the rears. I was just curious if they might be permanently glued vs Butyl? Pic of my diy specd halo upgrade. https://i.imgur.com/dPfU9hA.jpg |
10-24-2020, 07:43 AM | #2 | |
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10-24-2020, 05:50 PM | #3 | |
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10-25-2020, 12:18 AM | #4 |
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I think a projector upgrade might be in my future. I've surfed around looking at bits and pieces. Something about putting my OE headlights into my oven freaks me out. LOL. I though about it again, as a local u-Pull sells headlights for like $40.00 a piece. Suppose I could buy a set and try. If I do, I'll hit you up for some tips.
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10-25-2020, 10:34 PM | #5 | |
Gen 3 > Gen 2
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Here is a shot of my 2014's retrofit. I basically blacked out the housing except for the chrome trim pieces and turn signal reflector. I deleted the amber reflector too. I would like to eventually do a set off M-LED projectors in a factory set of Japanese market housings, but those projectors are $500CAD for the pair, oof.
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10-26-2020, 08:59 AM | #6 | |
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I only replaced the halo rings and swapped bulbs to led. |
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10-29-2020, 03:31 AM | #7 |
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10-29-2020, 06:39 AM | #8 |
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opened the (spec d ) headlight housing using heat gun.
This went way easier then I thought it would. I used same original seal..but put bead of silicone into groove,,pressed together and let sit for a few days. so far no leaks. have driven in heavy rain on highway and even powerwashed car multiple times. No leaks or fogging up. |
10-29-2020, 11:36 PM | #9 |
Gen 3 > Gen 2
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Hell no. The standard for re-sealing headlights in the retrofit community is butyl rubber. The same stuff you'd use for sealing windshields and stuff, older cars run butyl as headlight sealant too.
I did my 1999 Tercel's headlights and they were butyl sealed, they literally fell apart when I pulled on them after heating them up to ~200°F for 5 minutes, absolutely brilliant.
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10-30-2020, 04:27 AM | #10 |
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Haha I ordered some of that the other day. I plan on resealing one of my headlamps again and properly cause I don't want any condensation or anything happening.
I used an giant cardbox box and hair dryer as a makeshift oven so I'm sure it'll work with the butyl rubber great to reseal. |
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