Robert_K

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Did It Myself:
Before:



During:



Finished:



Had a couple blumishes but I happy with the outcome.

oaktown2000

Any chance you can get a daytime pic of the finished product? Looks good from what I can see.

Robert_K

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Not right now.

LiLxDooD

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did you forget to put the orange strip back in? looks like there is just a hole for that light

rico3682

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how hard was this? i am going to do it this weekend, i just ordered the rick's clear headlight strips and im so worried, did you heat them up in the oven? any tips?

Robert_K

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I did leave the amber reflectors out. I like the cleared look batter. I'm going to get a LED to replace the stock bulb. This is diffently a day job for someone who has never done it before. I pretty much went by this write-up: https://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/37752-diy-black-housing.html The hardest part is putting the HID Blub back together.

Strife350z

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GREAT work! what kind of paint did you use? it's nice and glossy... matches your SB very well

more pics from far away pls!

usmanasif

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Good work, Robert. Very well done! I know I would never have the courage to ever attempt this myself.

So, is swirl removal next on your agenda?

Robert_K

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Thanks! The paint was accually a flat black paint. I have to get the can after work for the brand and name. I'll try to take more pics this weekend.

Thanks also! Its really not as hard as some think. More of being patient. Hardest parts is taking everything apart just to get to the headlight and removing everthing to bake them. As far as the swirls... Thats an endless battle with any black car. Maybe one day I'll get bored enough to wet sand and polish it.

Robert_K

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Just ordered a set of Super Amber Inverted Cone LED, from www.VLEDS.com, for the side markers. I'll post pics once I get them installed.

Robert_K

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Had a lot of questions about this. Here is my response:

Here is a DIY write-up: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37752
Alright, You do need to remove the bumper to get the headlights. I found it easier to do that while the car is on jack stands. Once you remove the headlight you need to remove all the bulbs. This is where you need to be careful not to break the HID bulb or touch the bulb itself. Once you have everything removed you bake them. I baked mine at 300 for 7-10 mins. It is to loosen the sealant. Once you have baked them pull them apart carefully. You don't want to get sealant on the internals or the lens. Remove the chrome peices and paint as desired. Reinstall and put the headlight back together. Bake again & push tightly together. Re-install all the bulbs and hardware. Put back on car and bumper and enjoy. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Resolute

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Wow.
I can't wait to see this in person on Sunday. Nicely done man. Top notch.
Will

Robert_K

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THANKS!!! Had a couple problems where the tape wasn't taped all the way down but I'm happy with the outcome. So when are we gonna do yours? LOL

Robert_K

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I'll be getting a couple more pics tomorrow for all those that asked.

Acree

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Nice rubber. They stick well don't they? I am running kdwII 255/40's out back. I was at the drag strip last weekend. I was launching at 4000rpm and my car was STILL bogging. Crazy tires. Sorry to take it off track! Nice headlights.

Robert_K

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Thanks! Yeah, I love them. I had the 1st gen KDW on my Evo and knew I was getting the 2nd gen for the Z.

Thanks! I can't wait till I get the Amber LED in to see the look at night.

ghost11

what kind of paint did you use, is there any certain kind to stay away from?

Robert_K

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Not really. I use a type that adheres to plastic better than just regular spray paint.

Strife350z

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what type is that??

Robert_K

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I'll have to check when I get home for a spefic name. Sorry.