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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
Iv done several
Do you have any pics......
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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here are my ligts that eazy did.. excuse the HUGE pics..

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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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nice job upthere.. here is my plan of attack.
1.witha wet cardboard bake the headlights for about 8 min
2open let cool off a lil bit then paint
3 let dry then rebake it then add sealent to it and let dry.

am i missing something?
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by batmanesaul
nice job upthere.. here is my plan of attack.
1.witha wet cardboard bake the headlights for about 8 min
2open let cool off a lil bit then paint
3 let dry then rebake it then add sealent to it and let dry.

am i missing something?
1. Strip EVERYTHING off, including vent cover,and retaining screws, SOAK cardboard, Bake 8 minutes, but u may have to bake it twice
2. Dont touch any interior surface with ur fingers, Strip as much old sealant off as u can, Common sense---u need a good Male/Female reseal point.
3. Dry over nite, seal, then let it dry for a couple hrs. Allow 36 hrs. down time.
4.Use Dielectric grease on all seal points ( Ballast,bulb penatrations, ) and on the M/F plugs to main loom.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
1. Strip EVERYTHING off, including vent cover,and retaining screws, SOAK cardboard, Bake 8 minutes, but u may have to bake it twice
2. Dont touch any interior surface with ur fingers, Strip as much old sealant off as u can, Common sense---u need a good Male/Female reseal point.
3. Dry over nite, seal, then let it dry for a couple hrs. Allow 36 hrs. down time.
4.Use Dielectric grease on all seal points ( Ballast,bulb penatrations, ) and on the M/F plugs to main loom.

dude.....we need to plan something...lol
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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PM if u have questions and I'll give u my fone #. It's not rocket science but takes time and patience, and keeping in mind u have to pull ur wheel wells and front bumper. I have been doing the door handles also.
Solids came out nice with the black on black and mine is the black on silver with black tail lite overlays and soon to be Black spokes on the rims
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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try to keep the lights as to the center of the oven as possible or the headlight house may melt if its too close to the walls...had a friend melt some of his housing and had to get one headlight replaced!
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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Well --the main thing is that the opening for the ballast will deform from Round to Oval and u have to warm again to install the ballast and regain the round shape. Its a learning experience.

Do not attempt if intoxicated, U may forget and think u have a Ham in the oven. If that happens, cover the lite with pineapple and Brownsugar and invite the neighbors over
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Eazzy's headlights

Can anyone custom paint my headlights?-showletter.jpeg
Can anyone custom paint my headlights?-showletter2.jpeg
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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36hrs? my god..lol i am going to attempt it probably next weekend and i will post pics of results and maybe i can start doing this go reel in some gas money : )

by the way eazzzzzy
where did u get ur paint from? what brand? would it be too much trouble for u to post up a list/brand of stuff u got?
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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anyone have a silverstone Z with black housing?? please share pics
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by miester350
anyone have a silverstone Z with black housing?? please share pics
If u dont go the pro spray route with the gun and compressor etc. Krylon makes a excellent spray can paint called "Fusion for Plastic" that lays down a flawless finish and comes in lots of colors including a satin and Gloss.
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