To the Headlight bakers
10-27-2008, 07:20 AM
#2
1st!
this is the SMARt way to do it, i'v baked dozens for me and other members, 5th, 6th, g35s, etc.
get a cookie sheet.
take old towel and soak in water.
put towell on top of cookie sheet.
place headlight on towel on cookie sheet.
put in oven.
boom you're done.
before i didn't use this, but i prefer to do them all this way. note do not use a good towel as it will inevitably get headlight junk on it. a rag would work fine it just needs to be clean and damp. it's also handy to have a bottle of goof off around too.
good luck!
it's easy and not hard like some people make it out to be. enjoy. and post some pics when you're done.
this is the SMARt way to do it, i'v baked dozens for me and other members, 5th, 6th, g35s, etc.
get a cookie sheet.
take old towel and soak in water.
put towell on top of cookie sheet.
place headlight on towel on cookie sheet.
put in oven.
boom you're done.
before i didn't use this, but i prefer to do them all this way. note do not use a good towel as it will inevitably get headlight junk on it. a rag would work fine it just needs to be clean and damp. it's also handy to have a bottle of goof off around too.
good luck!
it's easy and not hard like some people make it out to be. enjoy. and post some pics when you're done.
10-27-2008, 08:27 AM
#5
10-27-2008, 08:33 AM
#6
10-27-2008, 09:46 AM
#11
I honestly have done it both ways with no ill effects . I also use 220 and leave mine on. Some say not to but as i said i havent melted one set yet and i have opened everything froma c6 headlight to max tails.
10-27-2008, 09:58 AM
#12
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 652
Thought I'd also mention that it's very important to make sure the light is completely sealed up again when you're done with your mod.
You'll either want the light 110% sealed OR vented at the bottom to keep condensation from building up. I couldn't get my lights sealed up well enough again after clearing my corners, so I drilled several small holes (out of sight of course) along the bottom of the lense to allow for drainage. Haven't had condensation issues since I did that - which was 2 years ago.
-Zach
You'll either want the light 110% sealed OR vented at the bottom to keep condensation from building up. I couldn't get my lights sealed up well enough again after clearing my corners, so I drilled several small holes (out of sight of course) along the bottom of the lense to allow for drainage. Haven't had condensation issues since I did that - which was 2 years ago.
-Zach
10-27-2008, 10:31 AM
#13
Thought I'd also mention that it's very important to make sure the light is completely sealed up again when you're done with your mod.
You'll either want the light 110% sealed OR vented at the bottom to keep condensation from building up. I couldn't get my lights sealed up well enough again after clearing my corners, so I drilled several small holes (out of sight of course) along the bottom of the lense to allow for drainage. Haven't had condensation issues since I did that - which was 2 years ago.
-Zach
You'll either want the light 110% sealed OR vented at the bottom to keep condensation from building up. I couldn't get my lights sealed up well enough again after clearing my corners, so I drilled several small holes (out of sight of course) along the bottom of the lense to allow for drainage. Haven't had condensation issues since I did that - which was 2 years ago.
-Zach
10-27-2008, 12:31 PM
#14
Isn't that why they're so cloudy..?
I thought you mentioned chemical fog in another thread.
I havent read of too many people clearing them.
I think a low or non gloss would look the best anyway... My .02¢
10-27-2008, 12:38 PM
#15
They're cloudy because I didnt let the paint dry enough and the fumes from the drying paint attached to the back of my covers and caused cloudiness. I did this 3 1/2 years ago now. I plan to re-open them soon and paint red rings around the light openings and to remove the cloudiness with Goof-off.
10-27-2008, 12:52 PM
#19
I gutted my lights to make sure nothing got melted. I prolly didnt need to do that but since I was the first one to paint the headlights, I was more cautious than I had to be.
10-27-2008, 01:05 PM
#22
HELL NO!! are you flippin crazy? you buy a seperate oven DUH!! everyone one on here does that....pc richard has great deals!! gosh y would i put headlights in the same oven as my mothers home made AMERICAN apple pie?
y did you take out the projector ??? unless your doing the lens mod this isn't necessary
y did you take out the projector ??? unless your doing the lens mod this isn't necessary
10-27-2008, 01:08 PM
#24
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 123
10-27-2008, 01:32 PM
#28
i believe your talking about the wire with the brown connector on the end if it is then no just push it in a lil and you'll be all good check on it in 10 minutes if you smell the glue your good 2 seperate
10-27-2008, 01:33 PM
#29
you wont melt anything... just keep an eye on it and dont bake longer than you need too... I just insulated my wires with a rag ... just made sure nothing was touching the over itself...
10-27-2008, 01:34 PM
#31
10-27-2008, 01:43 PM
#33
yea i'm working right now i have 3 different cars done in white and 1 black on black reflector which came out looking great and the other 2 black with red and lil chips in it came out great also
10-27-2008, 07:05 PM
#36
10-27-2008, 09:22 PM
#37
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 169
Thought I'd also mention that it's very important to make sure the light is completely sealed up again when you're done with your mod.
You'll either want the light 110% sealed OR vented at the bottom to keep condensation from building up. I couldn't get my lights sealed up well enough again after clearing my corners, so I drilled several small holes (out of sight of course) along the bottom of the lense to allow for drainage. Haven't had condensation issues since I did that - which was 2 years ago.
-Zach
You'll either want the light 110% sealed OR vented at the bottom to keep condensation from building up. I couldn't get my lights sealed up well enough again after clearing my corners, so I drilled several small holes (out of sight of course) along the bottom of the lense to allow for drainage. Haven't had condensation issues since I did that - which was 2 years ago.
-Zach
Are you serious ?!
I have baked mine once to get rid of MAJOR condensation from installing an HID kit, it still wont go away 
and I'm sure it's because there's a hole in the assembly itself.
10-27-2008, 10:29 PM
#38
is this a stock hit or after market? well i dont think that might make a difference but me personally.... now everyone does things differently but i haven't had a problem when i installed my angel eyes i ran the wires out of he grey cover but i drilled a hole pulled the wires out then put silicone all around the wires and hole so theres nothin coming in or out and i haven't had any condensation problems. some say yes drill a hole and it works perfect me i cover all holes that i make if the headlight didn't come that way
10-28-2008, 05:05 AM
#39
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1
Changing the color of the inside of my headlights.
I need some help with this mod I'm trying to undergo. I want to paint the inside of my headlights black to match the color of my 05 Max. Can someone help me? What are the steps I have to do to make this mod? Also, I want to know what kind of paint I have to use? (spray paint?) Thanks
10-28-2008, 05:35 AM
#40
I need some help with this mod I'm trying to undergo. I want to paint the inside of my headlights black to match the color of my 05 Max. Can someone help me? What are the steps I have to do to make this mod? Also, I want to know what kind of paint I have to use? (spray paint?) Thanks
do a search you will find a few threads with directions and write ups
