G35 Sedan V35 2003-06 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Sedan

Headlight work - Matte black and cleared

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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so in order to reseal it. you just put the headlight back into the oven at 215 for 14 minutes and the glue heats upa nd you stick the lens back on?
Yep. After they come out, you take them and press them back together till you get all the clips to click/clip back onto the lense.

I gotta get some sleep guys....ill be back on tomorrow. I'm tired
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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It works very well. I always put extra silicone on the outside to be safe.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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yeah if I end up doing it, I would add some silicone around it just to be safe like Tim said.

What kind of paint should be used?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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Most paint is ok. You can use high temp paint to be safe but it doesn't get that hot in there.

I painted mine with color matched spray from Sherwin williams but it is starting to show signs of age.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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yeah. Ok cool, I just may give it a whirl. I would go with the Matte black high temp paint.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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I had a friend at work who did his sedan lights in flat black and it didn't look that good. I would go with semi-gloss or gloss black on silver and black. The red, white and blue looks good with flat.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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hmm point taken. i'll do some research
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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that turned out great! what did you use for the clear reflector?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by G35papa
I used a dremel and cut out a piece of florescent light cover, sanded it down with the dremel then polished/sanded it with 400 grit wet/dry paper.
He used a piece of florescent light
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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looks great...
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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looks clean..any plans for retrofit in the future since you alread broke it open once you'll know how to do it again!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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That's hawt
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Just had a question..when you pop off the lenses...is there anyway to make them look new again...i mean...remove the pits from rocks and such before putting them back on???? Also, anyone know if there is a "DIY" on this with what grit sandpaper to use and what not???? i think i'm going to do this this weekend..
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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wow; those look incredible. I've been tempted to pop mine open jsut to clean them... might as well paint em while I'm at it tho!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Very nice, what grit did you use to sand down the part with the lines? I'm having trouble right now because that area wont hold paint..
 

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