UniqueMax

I'm thinkin on opening my headlight covers.I know I have to cook them on 200 degrees or smth for 10 minutes or so.If anyone has done so can please explain in details how to open it without making it smell like a fried chicken in the oven?I also have a heating gun so what's the best option?
Anyway photoshoped this on a stock Max photo.Let me know what you guys think.Pls choose 1 out of 4 options.It might help you guys decide for ur 6th gens too

Now the first pic will work good but once u put the driving and fog lights on,you wont be able to see the halos

Second pic will look cool too,cuz with driving lights on,you wont be able to see the halos on projectors,but it will look cool on the parking light.But arent 3 halos too much for a headlight?

The third pic looks decent.but all maximas that have halos have them on those 2

and the fourth and last one

So..can i get some opinions here or what

Lovemycar

The Second one looks good..

the macedonian

you know, all of them look pretty decent, but I will have to agree with Lovemycar, the 2nd one looks the best IMO... I was planning on doing this but it seems like it's a lot of work and could potentially create condensation buildup (which i'm not a fan of...) I'm still on the fence

UniqueMax

Thanks for sharing ur opinion...
Well I was thinking between the 1st and 2nd one..im afraid the 2nd one might be too much,(cus I forgot to mention)I will also install a stripe of white LEDs going along with the sidemarker reflectors.but it would'nt hurt to try and play with them since i'll get to open them.
As far as condensation I hope I wont get it.cuz if I do that will suck
I did however removed my back windshield once to install some subs,and I glued it back myself.Luckily I did it right. No wind whisteling or leaks(knock on wood..lol)
I needed some ballasts and I bought me a pair of extra headlights with ballasts on them but I really dont wanna mess them up cuz money doesn't gro on trees:/.Does anyone has instructions for headlights on how to bake them open?

aznstormin

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I like the first one. Thinking on how it will look at night, I like the 2 halo on each side look. But if you really wanted the signal light have a halo, then def option 2.

I have yet to bake open the 6th gen headlights, but I've baked open the 4th gen. I think I set it to 250 or so degrees, and let it set for 10 minutes, I took it out to try and pry it open (slowly). If the first 10 mintues wasn't enough, then I put it back in for another 5. When you put it in the oven, put it on top of a piece of cardboard, so the shelf things don't affect it...and make sure you take off every single thing possible you can take off of the headlight unit before baking it.
Condensation will happen if you don't properly seal it. You have to rebake it to seal it with epoxy (I don't remember what kind of resin I used..)

jjwilliamson

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the last one looks good

MaXXXpower

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Which halos are you going to install? The cheap ones that are perfect circles will not fit in the spaces you photochopped. Take a look at the headlight, they are more oval than round.
Usefull info>> http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/f120/ins...g-halos-14267/

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ing+headlights

chernmax

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Mine!!!

DEADBOLT

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Show off!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me likey

chernmax

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UniqueMax

well those are not exactly the halos i'll install.I just chose that pic random from google.im not really a fan of oval shape so i wanna do my best to put some round ones.i like the amber strip u did on urs.This is the custom shape i made out of my headlight,and in addition to halos,on the side reflector im planning to install a 4-5 led stripe bulbs..going from the top to half of reflector(I know i know..my phone camera sucks)

Maxxxpower I've seen your work before and you do an awesome job..so what do u suggest.oval or round shape.how many halos in,and what u think bout the LED's on the side

UniqueMax

lol...lookin good

po8pimp

4, whatever you do, don't put cardboard in the oven...... use a baking sheet...

chernmax

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What he said!!!

Another method to open and seal is with the use of a heat gun, that how mine were done!

UniqueMax

damn..lol..idk this is just getting to complicated.lol.I just received my headlights today and im planning on opening them as soon as i get the halos(btw im thinking of painting them dark chrome or charcoal to go with my CF grille).A member here (DeusesMaxima i think it was)did a write up on how to bake open the headlight and he used a cardboard.heres the link

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=91


I also have a heatgun but what option is better now?

UniqueMax

what about putting the carboard(or a wet towel on a baking sheet).
and what u thnk of this link

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=91

the macedonian

I would go with the heat gun route as it seems a bit easier IMHO - as for Deus's write up - it's bang on correct (as always)

chernmax

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OK let me make a quick statement, whatever you feel more comfortable with is what you should do. The good thing is you have options. Let me break this down for you:

1: Baking does what? softens the gasket to pry apart!
2: With a heat Gun and wide flat tip screw driver you can use a heat gun to soften the gasket and slowly pry open working your way around the outer edge. It works, I watched Customlightz.com do it to mine!!!
3. Do your business...
4. They then used genuine Nissan gasket material and used a heat gun to soften back up and compress!
5. It WORKS!!!
6. You have an additional option of your choosing!!!

po8pimp

I for some reason just don't trust putting flammable cardboard in my oven. That's really all I meant by my statement. You can do how you choose to open the lights up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6lNQY3RV-U here is a step by step

UniqueMax

Yeah..well..heres the thing.With the heatgun route you dont have to take all the headlight appart(projectors,HID ballasts).Just unscrew the screws that hold the lens and start heating it.Idk,Im gonna have a really busy week,+ I'll have to go to court this Wed. but I'll find time to try the heat gun procedure.

pmatias03

i really like chernmax set up with the halos fresh...

xErS6spdx

chernmax set up looks mintttttt

Thayer30

Chernmax, where can I find those headlights?

twentyeggs

Bro, don't grave dig threads, especially to ask a question to one person.

Instead, private message that person. If they still own their car/still use the forum you'll get your answer and not annoy all the other users in the process.