Hi All.

I was wondering if anyone purchased or modified their yellow front parking light to make them clear? (without the yellow reflector)
I wanted to install a Super white corner light.
I also wanted to install a super white headlight for a few months before i go with HID.
I been searching the net for PIAA. They look great.
I want a Super white without the blue tints, which i am sick of seeing on the road.

Has anyone tried the APC super white headlight and corners?
Also for the foglights anyone changed those?

Thanks.

Props to anyone who know Kendo. (Verone, etc.)

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=306

THanks Mr Scion...
That is exactly what i wanted to find...

I think i found a home here on ScionLife.. :D

Anyone replaced their headlights and foglights with super whites??

welcome to the family
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1997&highlight=fog+lights

I cleared mine out a couple of weeks ago, and put in Xenon Chrome 1157 chrome bulbs, that look chrome when off, and shine amber when they're on so the headlight housing looks totally chrome.

http://home.earthlink.net/~rjsnell/Photos/xBclear.jpg

Thanks Guys.

I found all the info i need.

I LOVE THIS BOARD!!!!!

hey Inazuma are you in San Jose, you might want to check out the bay area forum. We have a dynoday coming out soon. We also get together a lot for mini mini meets(lunch or we hang out at someones place for modding) Hope to hear from ya soon.

Hey Stylis,

Sorry man i am in the SouthBay, Los Angeles.

thanks for the invite though.

Those cleared lights look fantastic. I gotta check them out in person.

i wanna clear mine now... :D

those lights look sweet!

looks sweet infiz.
I just bought some chrome 1157 and am going to rempve the reflector tomorrow.

Let me ask...

Remove the bumper, remove the housing, and heat the outside with a blowdryer?

Does the housing come apart also? how do you remove the reflector from the small hole where the bulb goes?

I just want to gather info before i attempt this..

Thanks

Infiz- those headlights look CLEAN! Give us the details on clearing the reflector.

thats how i cleared my accord headlights....but im pretty sure they are the same concept.

1.pre heat the oven to 300-350 degrees....
2. turn it off
3. put the whole housing in the oven for 2 mins (repeat this if doesnt work)
4. take out the housing and gently pray the cover

DONE, with the cover apart, just take out the reflector....

re-seal the cover with silicone sealant to make sure theres no leak :D

im always on the lookout for budget mods :P i'll probably be trying this next weekend.

one of the matrixowners i talked to at in-n-out said you can just re-heat the existing silicone and seal it back up. and his headlights were pretty clean.

at importfest i saw a couple cars with cleared headlights that were just about as messy as they could be.

sticking them in the oven sounds like an easier and faster way to go. has anyone had a bad experience with that?

Sorry i just do not want to put my expensive headlights in the oven.

Today i took my bumper apart, and the headlight.

I used a long, thin and sharp screwdriver with a hammer.
I placed the scredriver through the hole where the bulb goes. Center it on the reflector. BE CAREFUL THOUGH.. Give it a few good WACKS with the hammer.
WHat u want to achieve is to crack the reflector into 2-3 pieces. If the piece is too big. to take it out of the hole, use some wire cutters and keep breaking it until it comes out.
Using the screwdriver keep trying to PRY the reflector out until its out completely.
You need patience, Otherwise u will screw it up and scratch the inner housing.
The reflector is NOT glued into place, it just has 2 TABS holding it in place, so there shouldn't be any problems.
At the end there were little orange pieces inside the housing. My vacuum did not work.
So i used the handle of a thin screwdriver wrapped in a paper towel. and little by little i got all the fragments out. A few fell into the headlight portion, but i managed to get them out.

Took me about 2 hours from taking the bumper off to replacing the bumper.

I am so happy with the reults.

Like INFIZ i picked me up some amber/CHROME bulbs and now i have the CLEAN/CLEAR look.

My seal is still in factory condition with no leaks. I recommend this way rather than the oven. :wink:

Sorry i just do not want to put my expensive headlights in the oven.

Today i took my bumper apart, and the headlight.

I used a long, thin and sharp screwdriver with a hammer.
I placed the scredriver through the hole where the bulb goes. Center it on the reflector. BE CAREFUL THOUGH.. Give it a few good WACKS with the hammer.
WHat u want to achieve is to crack the reflector into 2-3 pieces. If the piece is too big. to take it out of the hole, use some wire cutters and keep breaking it until it comes out.
Using the screwdriver keep trying to PRY the reflector out until its out completely.
You need patience, Otherwise u will screw it up and scratch the inner housing.
The reflector is NOT glued into place, it just has 2 TABS holding it in place, so there shouldn't be any problems.
At the end there were little orange pieces inside the housing. My vacuum did not work.
So i used the handle of a thin screwdriver wrapped in a paper towel. and little by little i got all the fragments out. A few fell into the headlight portion, but i managed to get them out.

Took me about 2 hours from taking the bumper off to replacing the bumper.

I am so happy with the reults.

Like INFIZ i picked me up some amber/CHROME bulbs and now i have the CLEAN/CLEAR look.

My seal is still in factory condition with no leaks. I recommend this way rather than the oven. :wink:

thats exactly what i did! works great.

thats exactly what i did! works great.

Yeah think i read your post awhile back and decided to do it your way. It should be set as the standard :D

I dont think anyone should undo the glue..

I will post pics tomorrow. But i need new batteries in my dig.cam.

Thanks aznr1c3bo1 !

thats exactly what i did! works great.

Yeah think i read your post awhile back and decided to do it your way. It should be set as the standard :D

I dont think anyone should undo the glue..

I will post pics tomorrow. But i need new batteries in my dig.cam.

Thanks aznr1c3bo1 !

cracking the orange reflector is always my personal choice..rather than cooking something in the oven..that's a scary thought...regardless...not to mention...the possible leak in the future.

i just wish i didn't have to take the bumper off...but i guess there's no other way.

for now..i rather save up for some nice JDM projector headlights....that's my way to go with the headlights.

I was nervous about putting the headlights in the oven, I've used heat guns and hair dryers to do Civics & Integra lights before but this was the first time I used the Oven. Its seriously no big deal at all. Low temp (275) for a few min, and with 2 ppl and 2 screwdrivers, the lens pretty much just comes right off. Take the reflector out, put them back in for a few min to warm the glue back up and put it right back together. No moisture, no visible cracks to the exterior of the lights, and best of all - CLEAR HEADLIGHTS :D

seriously, its not really a big deal...thinking that the headlights housing can get real hot under the sunlight...

the other reason i do the oven way, was i trying to do blackhousing on my accord....
i had done the cracking method on my taillights....i got a some scratches left in there....

well...either way works...just becareful...dont rush :D

Here r my pics
http://members.cox.net/inazuma/images/clearcorner.jpg
http://members.cox.net/inazuma/images/clearcornerfront.jpg

Inazuma, that looks sick. I love the white with all chrome. Those chrome 1157s really make it look good too!

Inazuma, that looks sick. I love the white with all chrome. Those chrome 1157s really make it look good too!

Thanks Infiz...

I did not realize my first pic was set at SHQ and the second on HQ.

Opps sorry everyone for the HUGE PIC! :D

looks good, i can tell you were very patient...

looks good, i can tell you were very patient...

Usually i am not as patient..but with my xB I AM A CHANGED MAN :lol:

Does any know if the japanese set up will fit? The japanese setup meaning the japanese toyota bb headlights. I believe they already come cleared and look super clean.

Yes, the JDM headlights off the Bb work. They have the city lights in them also. The only thing I haven't figured out yet is the corner light. The JDM comes with a single filiment bulb and the USA headlights are a dual filiment. The sockets are completely different and the dual filiment socket is alot larger so they won't interchange so this weekend I think I'm going to try pick your part in the valley cuz the wrecking yards up here only have older cars. It needs a dual filiment wedge type bulb which are on the newer vehicles. You can see them on my profile.

Anyone live near by San Gabriel Valley area can show me how to clear it in person?

Yes, the JDM headlights off the Bb work. They have the city lights in them also. The only thing I haven't figured out yet is the corner light. The JDM comes with a single filiment bulb and the USA headlights are a dual filiment. The sockets are completely different and the dual filiment socket is alot larger so they won't interchange so this weekend I think I'm going to try pick your part in the valley cuz the wrecking yards up here only have older cars. It needs a dual filiment wedge type bulb which are on the newer vehicles. You can see them on my profile.

hey dsidescion.
Your ride looks clean..

What you should try to do is to go to the toyota dealership with the JDM turn signals and find the correct socket.

My JDM headlights on my s2000 are the same way. US one is a lot diffeent than the JDM one BUT, if you buy the socket from an accord and just rewire them it works perfect :)

Im sure its the same for the scion. You just gotta find the compatible set up at yoru dealer

What you should try to do is to go to the toyota dealership with the JDM turn signals and find the correct socket.

My JDM headlights on my s2000 are the same way. US one is a lot diffeent than the JDM one BUT, if you buy the socket from an accord and just rewire them it works perfect :)

Im sure its the same for the scion. You just gotta find the compatible set up at yoru dealer

Hey Franky, those cleared out fronts are growin' on me. I may have to hook it up afterall... Maybe over the holidays.

Hey Franky, those cleared out fronts are growin' on me. I may have to hook it up afterall... Maybe over the holidays.

HAHA let me know...We will hook it up.

Maybe I can try the oven method.... :lol: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4189

this link is for doing honda headlights but the process is very similar to xB's and the link has some very good tips..also if you wanted to paint your housing a different color that is detailed here.
http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/showthread.php?s=151d5a935bd4dc536e923d910fcdb728&threadid=56277


hope this helps out someone 8)
later,
brady

I did the same to my Accent, with the Jade Green, it makes the car look so much cleaner. Pull off the head light assembly, and use a center punch and a hammer, using a pair of needle nose to break it up and drop it out of the bulb hole.

? though, they make a chrome 1157 bulb? That blinks amber? If someone could please give me the brand and part number, and maybe even the store ( not that the east and west coast stores will be the same ).

Thanks in advance

How hard would it be to replace the blinker bulb with Orange LEDs? Would that be a bad Idea?