ok im taking my headlights out and baking them today, and i have searched all over for a diy and tips on doing so, but have found contracting ways of doing so
example of what i have found:
bake at 220-230 for 10-15 min with lens down
bake at 250 for 15-20 min sitting flat like it does installed in car

i really dont want to mess this up, please any advise is welcome on this. thanks

 

I dont think it really matters, just as long as you put it on a cookie sheet.

 

From what I have heard, the first option is the better. You can always PM NeveNelEstate, his name is Andrew and he has baked his a few times. I am sure he can give you exact instructions on how he did his. Good Luck

 

thanks man, i appreciate it.

 

200 for 20 mins, then after you do whatever you are doing put the two halves togther and bake at 200 for like 5-10 more mins to reheat the glue and then put the screws back in. make sure to remove all of the light bulb holders/screws, little vent hoses, and the rubber seals around the bulb holes before you bake them, I've baked each of my headlights like 4-5 times this way and haven't had any probs. Oh and you might want so gloves for pulling them apart, obviously they will be kinda hot Good luck

Oh and thanks Koolaid

 

^^Thanks NeveNelEstate.
it worked like a charm. im still in the middle of the painting. cant wait to put them back together!

 

Putting a buffer of wax or parchment paper down on the sheet is a good idea as the metal sheet can get hot enough to lightly melt the black ABS housing where it contacts the sheet (happened to me).

Most importantly, press the two halves back together TIGHT and press again after reheating and putting the screws back in. You don't want fogging issues!!!!!!

 

I wanted the instructions as well. Figured this would kill two birds with one stone....get it straight from the master!!!

 

does anyone have pics of a finished product?

 

im not done yet, but here is one headlight
i blacked out the side marker and the eyelid

 

wow...yalls came off cleeean - i effed mine up real bad, but it didnt bother me as much because i put projectors in mine, however theres humidity residue on the inside now (mad) so im practicing on my OEM headlights before attempting it on the ones that matter

 

also dont put the headlight right on the pan. put a towel between the headlight and cookie sheet.

 

yeah i put 2 layers of foil on a cookie sheet.

P.S. - i dont recommend blacking out the eyelid. i did mine and becuase its so close to the clear lense it will attach itself to it and will look bad. but i bought bats eyelide and it it looks incredable.

 

Lookin good