OmniEnder Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 So I read from page 1 to 45 and saw no picks of cleared lights on ABP color models, Does it just look terrible or something? I want to do this but the lack of examples to my color scares me, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Go through the ABP pic thread, you'll find some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 ^ Yep. Plenty of APBs with this. Sister AKLGT's ABP was among the first, and was what inspired me to follow-suit. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 So I read from page 1 to 45 and saw no picks of cleared lights on ABP color models, Does it just look terrible or something? I want to do this but the lack of examples to my color scares me, lol! You quit right before the magic happened. Page 45 near bottom are pics of my ABP freshly cleared. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3737&page=45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtgirl06 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I really want to do this mod. Just scared of the whole oven thing. I think I will get a heat gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutrain Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Did mine with the oven and I think it was much quicker. No need for a screwdriver oranything to pry them apart. Just use the strength from you hands and they come right apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucho Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 ya doing them in the oven is much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtgirl06 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 ya doing them in the oven is much easier You stole my Avatar.... I think I am going to have to try this when the weather gets warmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucho Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Haha ya i've always had this avatar and keep it as my desktop too lol. When i first saw your post i was pretty confused until i read your user name. Anyways good luck on the project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtgirl06 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Haha ya i've always had this avatar and keep it as my desktop too lol. When i first saw your post i was pretty confused until i read your user name. Anyways good luck on the project It's my wallpaper too. That's to Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 The oven method works great, just wear gloves so the hot sealer doesn't burn you. I am about to pull mine apart for the second time to add some LED's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtgirl06 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 That's good to know. I am going to wait until I install my FMIC. That way the Front will already be off the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I'd recommend using the heat gun method over the oven method. I've done both now with a few sets of headlights and the heat gun works just as well as the oven method as long as you are patient and work the heat around before prying them apart. The oven method is much, much easier to screw up and depending on where you place them in the oven and how close they are to the heating elements its uuuuuber easy to **** up. JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtgirl06 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I think I am going to take this approach( heat gun). It seems to be much safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I wanna see something new and different. All of these pics are the same old thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I wanna see something new and different. All of these pics are the same old thing. Perhaps you could be the one to try something new and creative. And you should change your avatar. It hurts my soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTBmoreboost Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) okay i have a question , when you guys are blacking your headlights out are y'all prepping the surface like normal painting ( fine grit sanding , and a tack cloth ) then primer , paint ? or is it tear the headlight apart spray color put it back together , just wondering , my cars white im thinking about going with white headlights to be different , meh maybe not , black looks good and havent seen white done yet ( might not look good ) Edited February 3, 2010 by WTBmoreboost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 E-Tank,I was the first to suck it up and throw in some LED lite strings into my headlights. Check out page 39.http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/CIMG2389.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Subaru Legacy GT Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 would that look good on my black gt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fog32 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I'm clearing my headlights out this weekend. Finally got off the stupid 08-09 bumper. (pain in the neck until you actually figure it out). Got everything pulled apart and am ready to pull apart the lights. I wanted to know what type of silicone people are using to re-seal. I have searched around and noone has actually stated a brand that they have used and that works. I was planning to use a little silicone just to help make sure I don't have any breaks in the seal. I already have DAP brand Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone sitting on the shelf. It is for indoor/outdoor around the house projects and is waterproof. Will this work well enough or do I need to buy something else that is specifically silicone? Thanks for any comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) I wanted to know what type of silicone people are using to re-seal. I have searched around and noone has actually stated a brand that they have used and that works. I was planning to use a little silicone just to help make sure I don't have any breaks in the seal. I already have DAP brand Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone sitting on the shelf. It is for indoor/outdoor around the house projects and is waterproof. Will this work well enough or do I need to buy something else that is specifically silicone? Thanks for any comments. DO NOT USE YOUR HOME DEPOT DAP ON YOUR LIGHTS!!! Auto supply silicone operates from something like -75 to +450 degrees. DAP does not. Auto silicone has excellent oil resistance, DAP does not. PERMATEX This is the shiznit: http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/adhesives_sealants/sealants/Permatex_Black_Silicone_Adhesive_Sealant_b.htm Second choice (holt out for ^ if you can!) http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Black_Maximum_Oil_Resistance_RTV_Silicone_Gasket_Maker.htm DAP is for Honda CRX. Edited February 13, 2010 by LosAngelesLGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fog32 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) Thank you so much... I'll be out seaching the town today. Edit: just called around and found some... time to get busy. Edited February 13, 2010 by fog32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) I'd recommend using the heat gun method over the oven method. It is uuuuuber easy to **** up with a heat gun - OVERHEAT an area and ruin your headlight! A heatgun roasting a spot by accident (or even burning yourself) will not repair but sitting by the oven and checking the headlight every 4-5 minutes gives peace of mind and even convection. 1. Preheat oven to 200. 2. Get cookie sheet and put several layers of newspaper on it 3. put you light on the cookie sheet, insert on lowest rack of oven (unless your heating element is actually at the bottom) making sure none of the light is too close to heating elements or the edges of the oven. (Do not let the edges/corners of the light touch metal.) 4. leave in for 20 minutes 5. remove carefully and pull apart with bare hands starting at the innermost tp, anywhere you have to tug HARD, heat up hotter with the heat gun. 6. Clear carefully not to smudge with dirty hands (remove the amber) 7. REHEAT the light sealing beutyl (it is beutyl right?) with the HEAT gun and slap it back together. 8. Option: reseal the outside of the light with black auto silicone Please note: NEWSPAPER WILL NOT IGNITE AT 200F. The newspaper acts as a insulator from conduction (hot cookie sheet) by the hot cookie sheet allowing the light to be heated evenly by convection (hot air). Thank you so much... I'll be out seaching the town today Edit: just called around and found some... time to get busy. Just dont add it in the seam when you put them together. Use the black silicone around the OUTSIDE of the seal so that nothing could get past the black you add to the original seal. If you want to put the car back together while the silicone is still wet... The easiest way is to hold the light in your hand and cover the bottom and sides with the black gunk. Put the light back on the car brackets and THEN goopy the top seam on the headlight. If you do 360 degree on the light good luck balancing them to try or putting them back in the car without making a mess. Edited February 13, 2010 by LosAngelesLGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I really think that heat-gun versus oven is a personal preference thing - there's dangers to be had either way. Even though I'm decent with a heat-gun (popped-out plenty of bumper skins before ), I still favor using an oven, at low temps, for this procedure. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I really think that heat-gun versus oven is a personal preference thing - there's dangers to be had either way. ^ Agreed but the heat gun is much more likely to injure you than your oven is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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