DIY - Painting Your Headlights
#211
I let the paint dry for 24 hours, before sealing the headlights. I also used additional silicone for more protection. I didn't use primer just paint. I'm going to try plastic x since it looks like the same hazing or oxidation the outside gets. I think the plastic inside is the same as the outside but I'm not sure.
#212
#215
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Make sure to apply some pressure and rub it in good and keep using it every other week or so.
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#216
Hey guys....can't say more good words on how good this DIY is..
Two months ago i did the side strip on my 2003 g35 coupe. It looks ok but one of the LEDs (left) burned and i want to do the whole project. I am very good on computers and normal DIY arround the house but when it comes to my car i am ****less..hahaha
I am asking if anyone is available in GTA (Toronto) are to help me out. Or someone who wants to do its own G and we can help eachother.
I want to do the halo, painting black and side strip led.
FYI..just did the headlight polish and used 3m kit...amazing..went through many sand paper and now looks like new...
Two months ago i did the side strip on my 2003 g35 coupe. It looks ok but one of the LEDs (left) burned and i want to do the whole project. I am very good on computers and normal DIY arround the house but when it comes to my car i am ****less..hahaha
I am asking if anyone is available in GTA (Toronto) are to help me out. Or someone who wants to do its own G and we can help eachother.
I want to do the halo, painting black and side strip led.
FYI..just did the headlight polish and used 3m kit...amazing..went through many sand paper and now looks like new...
#218
^Nope, just need to rough it all up. You don't have to get all the shine completely off. You will be able to feel the difference between the sanded and non-sanded areas to know when you've got it done.
I don't remember if I coverd it or not in the DIY...but no matter, just ask questions if you need to
I don't remember if I coverd it or not in the DIY...but no matter, just ask questions if you need to
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#221
#223
I find 300 degrees and 10 minutes to be perfect for breaking them apart.
For re-sealing, the Nissan rubber butyl is way expensive. I recommend getting some of this:
http://www.amazon.com/CRL-Black-Buty.../dp/B001TBCQ92
Do NOT use sillicone!
Don't need much since the old stuff is there, but it's there for further peace-of-mind.
For re-sealing, the Nissan rubber butyl is way expensive. I recommend getting some of this:
http://www.amazon.com/CRL-Black-Buty.../dp/B001TBCQ92
Do NOT use sillicone!
Don't need much since the old stuff is there, but it's there for further peace-of-mind.
Agreed on the butyl rubber. Silicone can and will have some off-gassing that could cloud the inside of the lens slightly.