Baking JDM Headlights - Honda Prelude Forum

Dios · 08-01-2006, 11:39 PM

Someone please let me know at what temp and for how long to do it for was gonna do a retro-fit but decided against it, now i am just gonna black them out cause they r the clear ones

slipknot95758 · 08-02-2006, 12:28 AM

250 turn oven off put in headlight take ou tafter 10 min

Paperchasin · 08-02-2006, 08:44 AM

sell the clear ones and get real JDM black ones....there are areas of the lenses cover thats black as well, not just the housing...i.e. the corner (which i dont know how u would make black)....

playlude · 08-02-2006, 10:23 AM

I would be really scared to do this! It is easy to melt a section of a lens by accident. I was being really careful and melted one of my tails... but they are much cheaper to replace.

spin_r_g · 08-02-2006, 11:14 AM

If you are really scared use a hair dryer it might take you longer but you don't have to worry about melting the headlight. I've done it 3 different times.

slipknot95758 · 08-02-2006, 07:03 PM

no probelmes doing my retro in the oven.

KB798 · 08-02-2006, 11:24 PM

Use a hairdryer like I did if you're scared.

Dios · 08-03-2006, 11:37 AM

the funny thing i was not scared until now but i am gonna get heat gun and do it up thanks guys

spin_r_g · 08-03-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dios

the funny thing i was not scared until now but i am gonna get heat gun and do it up thanks guys

Be careful with a heat gun they get really hot. If you hold it in one spot too long it WILL melt the plastic.

Dios · 08-06-2006, 02:38 AM

yea just did it with a heat gun worked great now i am wondering what would be the best way to seal them

slipknot95758 · 08-06-2006, 02:31 PM

quoted from hidplanet

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Originally Posted by haknslash

I'm creating this for all to get easy access to now. NO MORE SEARCHING FOR IT =D> This is some/if not the best sealer you can use for your retro to help fight off moisture woes. Don't worry about fuming. This sealer is specifically made for headlamp applications.

Where to buy cheap: http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...roducts_id=766

What is looks like:

Enjoy :thumbup:

Dios · 08-07-2006, 01:21 PM

its probaly the same grey sticky **** that was in there i am just gonna take a trip to the home depot c if i can find some

slipknot95758 · 08-07-2006, 05:46 PM

yeah same as oem **** it is great reguylar silicone wont hold as well as this, if you whant to do a clean job and know you whont get and condensation use this stuff

premanent37 · 11-28-2008, 10:49 PM

i want to do the same thing, but what paint should i use and should i sand the housing?if so what grit? anyone have pics they can post, it would be a life saver.