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Old 02-07-2009, 03:03 PM
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Neither. I don't really know how to explain it. It's like the inside of the lens is damaged from heat, chemicals or both. I pulled out the flasher bulb to make sure it wasn't condensation. I felt it through that hole, and it has a rough texture to it.
I think it's Orange peel. Usually if you paint gloss, it has that effect. You can try wet sanding with a fine grit sandpaper or wet sanding and then repaint it flat black.
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It's on the clear plastic LENS, not the housing.
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Old 02-09-2009, 09:04 PM
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It's on the clear plastic LENS, not the housing.
Oh... then I dunno
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OK so i haev followed these instructions carefully...i am at the 2nd half of the project of sealing up the headlights..so what i did is i put the gloves/insulation back into the headlight..put the silver cap on it..and baked it in the oven for 8 minutes @250F. I put the wet cardboard in as well...i'm still supposed to do that right? SO when i pull the headlight out..i squeeze it all together but then realize...the projector beam has moisture built up into it..sohuld i just wait till it goes away or have i done something wrong? PLEASE HELP ME!

I don't want the hazing/condensation inside of my Zr.

I have posted a pic the best i can get...let me know -
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:16 PM
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Here is the close up pic
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Guys dont use the wet cardboard!!!!!! It will cause this!!!!^^^^
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Originally Posted by rgorajia
OK so i haev followed these instructions carefully...i am at the 2nd half of the project of sealing up the headlights..so what i did is i put the gloves/insulation back into the headlight..put the silver cap on it..and baked it in the oven for 8 minutes @250F. I put the wet cardboard in as well...i'm still supposed to do that right? SO when i pull the headlight out..i squeeze it all together but then realize...the projector beam has moisture built up into it..sohuld i just wait till it goes away or have i done something wrong? PLEASE HELP ME!

I don't want the hazing/condensation inside of my Zr.

I have posted a pic the best i can get...let me know -
thanks guys/gals
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:45 PM
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IT worked perfectly Mike -

Thanks so much

Appreciate it
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^I've used wet cardboard more than a few times and it's always worked. Also, the condensation should go away after a little bit.

What did you do differently rgorajia ?
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IT worked perfectly Mike -

Thanks so much

Appreciate it
no problem!
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Maybe the damage to my headlight lens was caused by some kind of residue left behind by something these goons polished the inside of it with that reacted with the heat of the HID.
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Old 02-13-2009, 05:34 PM
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what should you use instead of wet cardboard?
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I wish i had the ***** to do this... I'm to worried i'd mess up my light. Maybe someday.
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what should you use instead of wet cardboard?
go rent a heat gun from homedepot?
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Originally Posted by Nexx
go rent a heat gun from homedepot?
i bought my heatgun for like $13, i would just buy one

dam, i want 06 plus headlights so bad, i want to paint them. i have a 04 right now
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i was going to do this while ago but wont it crack later on like cincity's lighhts lol?
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Old 03-04-2009, 08:00 PM
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^ anyone in socal down to help me?
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i did mine today... they turned out well heres some pics.. it wasnt that hard.. the hardest part was getting myself to trust them in the oven for 8 mins bc i was scared they would melt..but they didnt.. it was also a PITA to get them unsealed and then sealed again.. the rest was cake..
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Old 03-15-2009, 02:49 PM
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^ nice carbon hood bro lol. u should get the 08 hehe.
hey have you thought about changing the blinker... they look gay after the paint. if you find something tell me

anyways... heys mine done with some halo action
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