xmetalx
03-20-2005, 09:14 PM
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43569
if you scroll down like the 3rd reply theres a few pictures and this guys headlights look AWSOME. My only problem is finding out which paint to use and are there any other ways of getting the lense off without using an oven? any help would be awsome!! thanks!
Max2k
03-20-2005, 10:54 PM
You're going to have to oven it. No way around it, really.
xmetalx
03-20-2005, 11:27 PM
so uh basically i put it on what temperature....for how long.....on a baking sheet? just the oven rack? use silicon to reseal it? thanks!
oh and whats a good paint to use from my local hardware store
Max2k
03-20-2005, 11:39 PM
Just slap that sucker on the oven rack.
250 degrees for 5-6 minutes does the trick. Just put it back in for a minute or two if you're having trouble opening it up.
I didn't reseal it with silicone and haven't had any problems with fogging yet (it's been a while since I did it). I just put it back together and baked it for a bit to seal it up tight.
I just used gloss black Testor's model paint on mine. Someone else used black satin-finish spray paint. It looked pretty sweet, but you have to mask it off with tape.
xmetalx
03-21-2005, 01:32 AM
thanks that helped me out perfectly, ill do it probably tomorrow and ill let you know how it goes!
LuminicsBulbs
03-22-2005, 02:18 AM
You can use a heat gun to heat them up then make sure that when you put them back together that you seal them completely or you will get all the moisture in there.
Heat gun looks similar to a blow dryer but heats up a lot more. You can get them at Home Depot. I have never heard of anyone putting them in the oven that sounds extremely risky...
Max2k
03-22-2005, 02:49 AM
The heat gun screwed up my driver's side headlight. Trust me, the oven method works a lot better.
Lonely_Raven
03-22-2005, 03:04 AM
Good to know!
I'm thinking about adding an LED set inside my head lights,
and I have no choice but to open them up for what I want!
Max2k
03-22-2005, 04:31 AM
Keep us posted, I always thought it'd be cool to drill a few holes and do white LEDs in the headlights for show.
xmetalx
03-22-2005, 07:49 AM
ok so i did it today, i really messed up the rim area where the headlight housing snaps into the lense, but you cant tell when they are in, looks pretty nice. i just wish someone would make some good headlights with some black housing already. the only ones out are trash from what i hear. no pics sorry. the oven thing did work though sweet!