Will my non-projector HID bulbs work in OEM projectors?
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It will work. Generally, D2R(Reflector), D2S(Projector), and D2C(Both) are all the same. The only difference is that D2R has a metal cover to reduce the glare into oncoming drivers. Other than that, they're basically all the same.
D2R bulbs and D2S bulbs feature subtle differences at the base of the bulb for fitment purposes. The differences primarily consist of a cut-out and notch for fastening purposes being located differently. In addition to the base varying slightly, D2R bulbs are easily distinguished by ceramic paint along the sides of the capsule.
D2R bulbs and D2S bulbs feature subtle differences at the base of the bulb for fitment purposes. The differences primarily consist of a cut-out and notch for fastening purposes being located differently. In addition to the base varying slightly, D2R bulbs are easily distinguished by ceramic paint along the sides of the capsule.
D2C bulbs are "universal" and have notches for both D2S and D2R fitments. D2C bulbs are for people who don't know the difference and want to go the safe route. LOL
Last edited by Calvin; Aug 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM.
D2R and blucoated bulbs are less bright than a clear D2S. The coating can physically be removed.
Get a 3M Auto-Pak WetorDry Automotive Sandpaper (Walmart) (it has 220, 320, 400, and 600 grit paper) and i bought 3M 1500 grit paper. 3M rubbing compound is great to remove 1500 grit scratches. Also, use masking tape to cover the base of the bulb and the end of the bulb so water and any foregin parts do not get anywhere they do not belong.
1. Sand the ceramic paint of the D2R off with 400 grit sandpaper. Be careful and dont rub too hard and dont expect to get it all off right away. Patience and a steady hand is key.
2. Then use the 600 grit to go over the areas where the ceramic paint is/was. Do not sand any place that did not have the old ceramic D2R paint.
3. Next, use the 1500 grit paper and go back over the areas again. This is the longest part. This is the part that you can repeat. Do not repeat the above steps. The paper in the above steps will just make the scratches worse. I used a very little drop of water on the sandpaper and rubbed the D2R while it was wet. This helped alot. After, the first time using the 1500 grit dry, repeat with 1500 grit wet. After you feel that you cant do anymore or that you are making it worse, then proceed to the next step
4. Use a very small amount of the Rubbing compound and spread it using a clean cotton terry cloth. Just put enough to make a thin layer over the areas where the stripe was. To remove the rubbing compound use a clean terry cloth. To remove any film and to clean it in general, use isopropyl alcohol and a sterile natural cotton swab(better to use) oran it in general, use isopropyl alcohol and a sterile natural cotton swab(better to use) or a q-tip.
5. The last step, which i didnt do but others have, is to take a dremel and attach a cotton polisher. Dont turn it up much at elp alot. I didnt do this step. My bulb looked scratched after i was done and was extremely worried. BUt when i put it into to my projector along side the my other projector which had a regular D2S, the beam pattern and brightness were the same. So even if the bulb still looks terribly scratched dont worry aobut it b/c there is NO WAY that you can get it to look like the rest of the bulb. Just stay in the areas where the ceramic paint is and you will be fine. Dont scratch up anywhere else.
As for the bases of the D2S and D2R...they are ALMOST identical except that the notches are on opposite sides. However, to fix this problem it literally took me 30 seconds to fix. I found where the notch on the D2R needed to be fit my D2S housing, and took a triangular file and filed away; 30 seconds and problem fixed. The hardest part was figuring out which size file I needed. I got a pretty small one and made a notch just big enough for the housing's notch to fit.
In total, you have to weigh how much time you want to put into this against price of new D2S bulbs.
Get a 3M Auto-Pak WetorDry Automotive Sandpaper (Walmart) (it has 220, 320, 400, and 600 grit paper) and i bought 3M 1500 grit paper. 3M rubbing compound is great to remove 1500 grit scratches. Also, use masking tape to cover the base of the bulb and the end of the bulb so water and any foregin parts do not get anywhere they do not belong.
1. Sand the ceramic paint of the D2R off with 400 grit sandpaper. Be careful and dont rub too hard and dont expect to get it all off right away. Patience and a steady hand is key.
2. Then use the 600 grit to go over the areas where the ceramic paint is/was. Do not sand any place that did not have the old ceramic D2R paint.
3. Next, use the 1500 grit paper and go back over the areas again. This is the longest part. This is the part that you can repeat. Do not repeat the above steps. The paper in the above steps will just make the scratches worse. I used a very little drop of water on the sandpaper and rubbed the D2R while it was wet. This helped alot. After, the first time using the 1500 grit dry, repeat with 1500 grit wet. After you feel that you cant do anymore or that you are making it worse, then proceed to the next step
4. Use a very small amount of the Rubbing compound and spread it using a clean cotton terry cloth. Just put enough to make a thin layer over the areas where the stripe was. To remove the rubbing compound use a clean terry cloth. To remove any film and to clean it in general, use isopropyl alcohol and a sterile natural cotton swab(better to use) oran it in general, use isopropyl alcohol and a sterile natural cotton swab(better to use) or a q-tip.
5. The last step, which i didnt do but others have, is to take a dremel and attach a cotton polisher. Dont turn it up much at elp alot. I didnt do this step. My bulb looked scratched after i was done and was extremely worried. BUt when i put it into to my projector along side the my other projector which had a regular D2S, the beam pattern and brightness were the same. So even if the bulb still looks terribly scratched dont worry aobut it b/c there is NO WAY that you can get it to look like the rest of the bulb. Just stay in the areas where the ceramic paint is and you will be fine. Dont scratch up anywhere else.
As for the bases of the D2S and D2R...they are ALMOST identical except that the notches are on opposite sides. However, to fix this problem it literally took me 30 seconds to fix. I found where the notch on the D2R needed to be fit my D2S housing, and took a triangular file and filed away; 30 seconds and problem fixed. The hardest part was figuring out which size file I needed. I got a pretty small one and made a notch just big enough for the housing's notch to fit.
In total, you have to weigh how much time you want to put into this against price of new D2S bulbs.
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