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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
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Paint the whole thing
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10-03-2011, 04:56 AM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
This morning I'll pick up 2 new cornerlights in town for $25.00 each plus tax. Not going to heat and open them, but tape off the orange reflectors and lightly tint with Nite-shader.
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
^I thought of doing that.
People who get new lamps for this should install the new lamps on their truck and use their old ones to do the mod. I did it ass backwards.
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10-03-2011, 04:08 PM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
I didn't shade the new sidelights, just put them on. Kind of weary of all the mess and frustration and extra cost. Enough already. They look good.
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10-04-2011, 10:11 AM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
has anyone who has done the headlight mod then re-sealed the lights with silicon ever re-opened them?
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10-04-2011, 10:17 AM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
I have
It is easier
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10-08-2011, 08:03 PM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
Is one full can of paint enough?
Finally have a Sunday off work so planning on doing this tomorrow. Still haven't picked up any clear corners yet, so I'll just do the main lights for now.
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10-08-2011, 08:34 PM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
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Is one full can of paint enough?
Finally have a Sunday off work so planning on doing this tomorrow. Still haven't picked up any clear corners yet, so I'll just do the main lights for now.
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One full spray can of paint is enough for both headlights.
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10-08-2011, 08:39 PM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
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One full spray can of paint is enough for both headlights.
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Awesome, thank you.
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2004 3.0 V6 4X2 XL.
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Headlight Mod: Black
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so in other words dont f**k with Alexa lol
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
Ya one can will paint both. You can get 3 good coats on there.
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10-09-2011, 04:23 PM
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
Did mine today, ended up having to bake mine at 250 for almost fifteen minutes. Tried at 200 at five min increments, then 225, and 250 finally got the job done. Though my oven is ancient and a POS, so that's probably why.
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Headlight Mod: Black
8" Bazooka Tube EL
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Originally Posted by djfllmn
so in other words dont f**k with Alexa lol
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
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Did mine today, ended up having to bake mine at 250 for almost fifteen minutes. Tried at 200 at five min increments, then 225, and 250 finally got the job done. Though my oven is ancient and a POS, so that's probably why.
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Achilles Desert Hawk 255/45/20 with 20'' rims
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
I am very interested in doing this, but curious as to how well the paint bonds to that surface? Is there no scuffing or sanding involved? I've painted surfaces like that before and it scratches right off
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
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I am very interested in doing this, but curious as to how well the paint bonds to that surface? Is there no scuffing or sanding involved? I've painted surfaces like that before and it scratches right off
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All you need to do is just paint right on it. The paint will bond on and stay on (as long as you don't scratch it or anything); which shouldn't be a problem considering the fact the headlamps will be sealed back up to their lenses and nothing will harm the paint.
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2002 Ford Ranger Edge Flex Fuel 2wd
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5000k HID Projector retrofit and 3000k Fogs
Achilles Desert Hawk 255/45/20 with 20'' rims
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Re: Headlight Mod for 2001-2010
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I am very interested in doing this, but curious as to how well the paint bonds to that surface? Is there no scuffing or sanding involved? I've painted surfaces like that before and it scratches right off
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Only way it would scratch is if you some how can bend your finger in there once you seal it up.
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