DJMajickMan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I plan on using a heat gun this weekend, maybe even earlier if I find the time. Now that I have a spare set of lamps to work with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCLeo12 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 This is in my plans soon also nit sure if I trust myself to do it because I hate seeing water in the headlights. I may take mine up to Infamous Performance to have them do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faded-a-fool Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 ... I may take mine up to Infamous Performance to have them do it. You sure Mike does this service? Last I heard which was a while ago, he didn't do this any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You sure Mike does this service? Last I heard which was a while ago, he didn't do this any more. He did mine back in 2010 and it was a pain to do it and the chrome was peeling, then he dropped one of the headlights and had to get me a new set and redo. After all that work, it started to fog. That's why he didn't want to deal with our lights anymore lol. I had those headlights for about 3 years before I got a new set of 2013 lights, retrofitted hid projectors and removed amber reflectors. Honestly, 2013 lights come black housed and I would just get that set either from eBay (only legacy's version is black, outback is chrome), or get a set from dealers without harnesses. mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faded-a-fool Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 He did mine back in 2010 and it was a pain to do it and the chrome was peeling, then he dropped one of the headlights and had to get me a new set and redo. After all that work, it started to fog. That's why he didn't want to deal with our lights anymore lol. I had those headlights for about 3 years before I got a new set of 2013 lights, retrofitted hid projectors and removed amber reflectors. Honestly, 2013 lights come black housed and I would just get that set either from eBay (only legacy's version is black, outback is chrome), or get a set from dealers without harnesses. I remember him mentioning he was blacking out another set for a forum member...I guess it was yours, LOL.. I was only replacing the lens because I burnt the shit out of the drivers side lens when I was blacking mine out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBopper Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'll be doing this soon and I'm curious what method more people are using to separate the light assemblies (oven or heat gun)? Or this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Or this! It's like an operating theater! VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Finally got around to doing mine this weekend. The stupid chrome came off with the tape, so I painted it all black then hand painted the accenty bits with acrylic paint. It turned out pretty damn well. I also threw in some retrofitsource clear projector lenses while I was in there and replaced the fog lights with retrofit's led fogs since I had the bumper off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Finally got around to doing mine this weekend. The stupid chrome came off with the tape, so I painted it all black then hand painted the accenty bits with acrylic paint. It turned out pretty damn well. I also threw in some retrofitsource clear projector lenses while I was in there and replaced the fog lights with retrofit's led fogs since I had the bumper off. Looks great! Did you use the oven or the heat gun to open them up? VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks! Used the oven. It took a lot of maneuvering to get them to fit without touching the sides. Those things are massive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Knight Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 retrofitsource clear projector lenses What ones did you get bc about two years ago when I did mine the lenses I got where to thin and I would have had to make a shim to make them fit witch I didn't have time to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks! Used the oven. It took a lot of maneuvering to get them to fit without touching the sides. Those things are massive I bet! What temp did you bake at and for how long? VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 What ones did you get bc about two years ago when I did mine the lenses I got where to thin and I would have had to make a shim to make them fit witch I didn't have time to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Retrofit's 2.5" black series are the exact same dimensions as the stock lenses, but you still needed to do some shimming if you want a really tight cutoff. http://www.theretrofitsource.com/components/lenses/morimoto-black-series-clear-lens.html#.VUJh3JPG_VY The spacers from retrofit wouldnt work since there isn't any room between the clips and the lens, so I ended up getting some really thin carbon washers from a hobby store. I placed the washers on the screws that hold the black lens shroud to the squirrel finder. This allowed the lens to move farther from the lamp. I had to play around with the quantity of washers to decide which I liked more. Folding down the flap on the squirrel finder didn't completely eliminate the light output from it, so I had to fill in the hole with JB weld. I didn't let it cure fully so it all melted out when I tested it. Again, another time suck. good times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I bet! What temp did you bake at and for how long? 270 for 7 minutes (retrofits recommendation) worked really well. I first tried lower temps which was recommended on here, but the butyl sealant wasn't melty enough so it took a couple more trips back to the oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'll try to get a pic of the cutoff tonight. There is some pretty nice color in it with using stock lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 cutoff edit: wow, looks like i took that with a potato.... :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Can someone show me a OEM black headlight? Then I can see what I'll need to paint.. does the OEM ones use black paint or dark anthracite (like gen IV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLGT408 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Crappy camera phone, but i finally took the plunge and did mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efren5483 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/07/e3d588017d21819ceccd7fefba3f10ae.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/07/b383be5cc7e9aee7c4d52e7370897715.jpghttps://vimeo.com/127227388 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efren5483 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Just had mine done. They are xsb morímoto switchbacks with gloss black housing. Love them so far, but I think moisture might be a factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Complete: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5145129&postcount=17504 VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Question for those who have blacked them out. I am using Krylon 2421 Fusion Spray Paint, Satin Black, and was wondering, do I need/should I to apply high temp satin clear coat on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Question for those who have blacked them out. I am using Krylon 2421 Fusion Spray Paint, Satin Black, and was wondering, do I need/should I to apply high temp satin clear coat on them? You shouldn't need it but it can't hurt. I used that exact same paint with no clear and they look fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I wasn't planning on it as well, but since I completely f'ed up one of my amber markers while testing with tint spray, i'm going to try to fix them. Since I am going to need clear coat for them, I thought I might as well do the parts I blacked out as well if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Back from the dead bump! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160921/fb59a17c5564020ce2bcb596c4149d48.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160921/42658f99fe76cdd5df8ee477adb72003.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160921/0eb8bc26b6524eae7ef1aac75935e8e3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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