HID retrofit Question - Honda Prelude Forum

Ludster · 01-26-2007, 07:01 PM

For those who have retrofitted their JDM headlights, What'd you guys use for shrouds, to stop the light from coming out of the sides of the projector?

I'm currently putting in e46 projectors and I modified the e46 bezels to fit as well. Hopefully i'll get some pics up for everyone to see my novice work

slipknot95758 · 01-26-2007, 07:04 PM

i used tsx projectors so i didnt have to worry about it

Ludster · 01-26-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slipknot95758

i used tsx projectors so i didnt have to worry about it

hmm.. I would of gotten a pair of tsx projectors, but I got these e46's for free

remy525 · 02-11-2007, 10:30 PM

ive seen a thread somewhere that they chromed the bottom of a beer can and used that around the projector, all they did was cut out the concave part out of the bottom of the can.

dohcpower v2.0 · 02-11-2007, 10:54 PM

I found some HVAC piping at home depot that fit on my Valeo projectors just fine.

MidNiteMysT · 02-12-2007, 01:02 AM

You can try those stainless steel mugs and just cut that out since they are sorta concave and you can just select the right size section to cut out. Thats your best bet ide say

red92s · 02-12-2007, 06:41 AM

hidplanet.com sells shrouds, no?

Prelude1897 · 02-13-2007, 11:18 AM

I've always used either E46 shrouds or Audi A4 shrouds

spin_r_g · 02-13-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by red92s

hidplanet.com sells shrouds, no?

Nope they sell bezels.

Ludster · 02-16-2007, 01:34 PM

I finally got them in, I'm actually using the e46 bezels. My shrouds are work very well, I didn't use any cans, or air ducts, but actually TAPE!

Well, metallic tape. I found it at homedepot, its used for outdoor sealing and withstands a lot of abuse from heat and weather. It formed around the projector nicely and has no light leaking out

When I get my car running, i'll post some pics. Overall this project wasn't very difficulty, just the thought of cutting holes and taking apart my jdm headlights was what worried me. The dremel is my new bestfriend.

MidNiteMysT · 02-16-2007, 10:31 PM

Just try and prebake the part with the tape on it cause the burning of the strong adhesive inside a headlight might cause fogging and fog up inside the projector especially so try to do a pre burn, even better would be to take the lense and base apart and heat it up just to get the inital fumes off of it

Ludster · 02-19-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MidNiteMysT

Just try and prebake the part with the tape on it cause the burning of the strong adhesive inside a headlight might cause fogging and fog up inside the projector especially so try to do a pre burn, even better would be to take the lense and base apart and heat it up just to get the inital fumes off of it

I already baked my headlights back together, If they do fog up, have ot take it apart again, I'll let you guys know if they fog up.

Prelude1897 · 02-19-2007, 01:01 PM

what I normally use is headlight/taillight sealant that Nissan sells, and it works great. Haven't had any real problems with my lights or anyone elses lights fogging up....

remy525 · 02-20-2007, 01:15 AM

hey what is the name of that sealant, and where do you get it? i went to a nissan parts department and they didnt know what i was talking about. help out thanks.

caper.123 · 01-07-2008, 09:42 PM

any one know were i can get my headlights retrofitted. Is there anyone out there that is known for doing an awesome job on them because i don t want to tackle this by myself

petern101 · 01-07-2008, 10:59 PM

^look two posts up...

Prelude1897 · 01-15-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by remy525

hey what is the name of that sealant, and where do you get it? i went to a nissan parts department and they didnt know what i was talking about. help out thanks.

it's called butyl and you can get it from MyNismo.com - Home Page

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Originally Posted by caper.123

any one know were i can get my headlights retrofitted. Is there anyone out there that is known for doing an awesome job on them because i don t want to tackle this by myself

I've always heard that Prelude1897 is the guy to go to for a retrofit. He does amazing work, and is pretty reasonable with his prices. He even does payment plans if you're not wanting to pay all at once