headlight baking party.
09-09-2008 | 05:21 PM
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no THIS ISN'T A SCAM! i'm the one who started the thread and i intend to go through with this "headlight baking party" i just need to know WHEN everyone is free and WHERE we can all get together. everyones welcome to come even if their just there to chill. just please no A**Holes. if your going to the UCKK meet tonight then i'll be there so we can make this happen. thanks everyone.
09-09-2008 | 05:28 PM
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Car im down to get this meet going. sine school not sure what times ill be free. ill probably take an additonal day off from work or something.
if i go tonight, ill see you then. i have a boat load of hw to finish.
if i go tonight, ill see you then. i have a boat load of hw to finish.
09-09-2008 | 07:36 PM
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btw, i don't think i need to mention this, but i actually did hear of someone trying to do it, so......
DO NOT use a microwave oven. if you have to ask why, then i guess you'll just have to learn the hard way. (please don't)
09-09-2008 | 07:46 PM
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Dang Car! it was like last week you told me bout baking lights. Well count me in. I'll be at uckk tonight round 830ish or earlier. I'm still undecided on which one i should bring...my dirty bike or my dirty car...hahah...we shall see! Jus look for me or one of the guys if they are there..
09-09-2008 | 09:25 PM
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ok tip for you kids tonight.
Read the nabisco sight they have a really good write up.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=957478
I have done it to an 02 and my 06. it is the same with any of them.
#1 you can bake it with light bulbs and wires in the lights. no need to take that out. Think of how hot your light bulbs get.
#2 When you are pulling the lights apart be quick but careful. a pair of snow board gloves or even a baking mit works well.
Get 2 flat tipped screw drivers that works best for those little tabs.
#3 as you pull apart you will see the glue get stringy. use a old pen or plastic knife/fork/spoon to keep the glue from getting inside the light.
#4 do your paint/clearing whatever you wanna do.
#5 add some new rtv sealant or similar a small consistant bead will do. push together your lights as best as you can and then rebake for another 5 mins.
#6 Now really push them together hard cuz if you dont you will get condensation and water inside and that is no bueno.
#7 stand back and enjoy.
["]I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU **** THIS UP. I AM JUST GIVING ADVICE[/COLOR]
Tip: if you are painting the inside i foudn that fusion paint by krylon works best. i have had the 02 and 06 done for about 6 months now and have had no problems.
good luck
Read the nabisco sight they have a really good write up.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=957478
I have done it to an 02 and my 06. it is the same with any of them.
#1 you can bake it with light bulbs and wires in the lights. no need to take that out. Think of how hot your light bulbs get.
#2 When you are pulling the lights apart be quick but careful. a pair of snow board gloves or even a baking mit works well.
Get 2 flat tipped screw drivers that works best for those little tabs.
#3 as you pull apart you will see the glue get stringy. use a old pen or plastic knife/fork/spoon to keep the glue from getting inside the light.
#4 do your paint/clearing whatever you wanna do.
#5 add some new rtv sealant or similar a small consistant bead will do. push together your lights as best as you can and then rebake for another 5 mins.
#6 Now really push them together hard cuz if you dont you will get condensation and water inside and that is no bueno.
#7 stand back and enjoy.
["]I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU **** THIS UP. I AM JUST GIVING ADVICE[/COLOR]
Tip: if you are painting the inside i foudn that fusion paint by krylon works best. i have had the 02 and 06 done for about 6 months now and have had no problems.
good luck
09-10-2008 | 02:38 AM
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I've helped Dynakuns do his headlights along with couple of my other friends, I personally only used the oven.
I can help out if your planning on using an oven, but I personally would like to see someone use the heatgun and see if its alot more efficient.
I would also recommend a fine grit sand paper for sanding the headlight housing to prep it for the paint. And if anyone is planning on installing the Angel Eye setup, be sure to get your wiring and mounting because my friends kit didnt come with any of it.
I can help out if your planning on using an oven, but I personally would like to see someone use the heatgun and see if its alot more efficient.
I would also recommend a fine grit sand paper for sanding the headlight housing to prep it for the paint. And if anyone is planning on installing the Angel Eye setup, be sure to get your wiring and mounting because my friends kit didnt come with any of it.