inycxkid Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 im not the biggest fans on working on cars but recently have seen people clearing their head lights and it looks great. Was wondering if anyone in the area can actually help me do my lights because im really scared to mess it up when it comes to my car thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 the walkthrough is awesome; have faith! -- it's actually pretty hard to screw up if you're careful and take your time. i was nervous, too, the first time though. use the oven method; just make sure you get the temp/time right. best luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inycxkid Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 hmm thanks alot i think i might just do it this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I would say get a second set of headlights and do it. Also if you get pulled over and ticketed for it. You would only have to swap the stock ones in and have the police check it. Then just swap the cleared ones back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I would say get a second set of headlights and do it. Also if you get pulled over and ticketed for it. You would only have to swap the stock ones in and have the police check it. Then just swap the cleared ones back in. this aint PA. We don't have those problems around here Seriously though, the cops arent concerned with it & I dont think they even notice. inycxkid, trust the walkthrough. It's alot scarier than it looks. I've done like 3-4 sets of em. It's not that hard & it does look sweet. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 this aint PA. We don't have those problems around here Seriously though, the cops arent concerned with it & I dont think they even notice. inycxkid, trust the walkthrough. It's alot scarier than it looks. I've done like 3-4 sets of em. It's not that hard & it does look sweet. that is good to hear. Yeah it is really easy to do. Like anything else just take your time with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05lgt5spd Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 just did mine this weekend, some guys have diffferent temps, all i have to say is i followed one guys post 280 for 8 minutes, and totally warped my housings. So, i did them for 180 for ten minutes. came off fine. hats off to the guy who posted 280 for 8 mins, my warped lights thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 hats off to the guy who posted 280 for 8 mins, my warped lights thank you then you did something wrong b/c that's how I & others have done many sets of them "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 maybe he had the oven on convection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 maybe he had the oven on convection :lol: or maybe he just likes to "set it & forget it" I dunno why someone wouldn't keep an eye on things to make sure they weren't melting their headlights "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWilly Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 maybe he had the oven on convection Makes no sense. This wouldnt matter. Convection oven just moves air around the food (or headlight) to make it cook more evenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05lgt5spd Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 then you did something wrong b/c that's how I & others have done many sets of them an oven is a pretty simple device, its on bake or broil. i put it on bake, 285, 8 mins. there is no reason to have the temp so high, all that does is shorten the time it takes to soften the sealant. you might as well turn it down and be on the safe side. i know for a fact that those wires and plugs arent designed for 285 degree temps. it breaks down the insulation, and makes it more brittle in the future. none of my clips on either of the lights fit right due to tha fact that the plastic is so thin, it just warped. but dont take my word for it, bake yourselves a pair of $300 plastic cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 maybe he had the oven on convection Perhaps Broil instead of Bake? Edit- darn it, owned by Post 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam07specB Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 me and a bunch of local CT subaru guys are going to be having a "clearing/blacking party" you are more then welcome to make the trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 an oven is a pretty simple device, its on bake or broil. i put it on bake, 285, 8 mins. there is no reason to have the temp so high, all that does is shorten the time it takes to soften the sealant. you might as well turn it down and be on the safe side. i know for a fact that those wires and plugs arent designed for 285 degree temps. it breaks down the insulation, and makes it more brittle in the future. none of my clips on either of the lights fit right due to tha fact that the plastic is so thin, it just warped. but dont take my word for it, bake yourselves a pair of $300 plastic cookies dude, you're supposed to take all the wires & bulbs & everything out ya know? but dont take my word for it, bake yourselves a pair of $300 plastic cookie I won't take your word for it because I've done numerous sets with no issues doing 280 for 7-8 mins. That's your own fault for not checking em. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05lgt5spd Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 the bulbs were out, must have been my lazer equipped oven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 must be because nobody else had a problem. Maybe your oven thermometer is broken or something. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 i hear if you add just a touch of kerosene to the sealant, it comes apart REALLY quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yeah, hate to break the news, but not everyone's oven is calibrated exactly to other ovens That being said, I haven't heard anyone else having issues with these directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeislord Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 i hear if you add just a touch of kerosene to the sealant, it comes apart REALLY quick Yeah but only if you apply direct flame, duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinnoxX Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 me and a bunch of local CT subaru guys are going to be having a "clearing/blacking party" you are more then welcome to make the trip Where/when? Been meaning to do this for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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