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clevernickname 07-16-2017 10:08 PM

Any shop specializing in lights?
 
I impulse bought some LEDs that replace the ones in my headlights. Installation includes removing bumper and heating headlights in an oven to open them up.

Don't really have the time and more importantly the skill/knowledge to do this. Are there any shops that could do this that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg?

meme405 07-16-2017 10:41 PM

inb4 private modder jokes.

Skill/Knowledge to open headlights is minimal. Just preheat your oven, and turn off the element, then load them in for a short period, and take them out and break em apart.

To put them back together without leaks is the key, and most times its people who don't use new butyl sealant that get leaks, they try to reuse the old adhesive. Dont do that, buy new butyl, and you should be good.

Reeyal 07-17-2017 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meme405 (Post 8852035)
inb4 private modder jokes.

Skill/Knowledge to open headlights is minimal. Just preheat your oven, and turn off the element, then load them in for a short period, and take them out and break em apart.

To put them back together without leaks is the key, and most times its people who don't use new butyl sealant that get leaks, they try to reuse the old adhesive. Dont do that, buy new butyl, and you should be good.

I agree with meme. Don't feel intimidated by opening the headlight housing. I've done it a few times now; it's not difficult at all.

ub3rn3wbx2 07-17-2017 01:52 PM

I think rpm electronics still does retro fits. What are you trying to put into your headlights and what car is it?

ssjGoku69 07-17-2017 02:00 PM

Per email last year from George @ RPM Electronics, they don't do retrofits of HID Projectors into a Reflector Housing, if that's relevent to your situation

dared3vil0 07-17-2017 02:09 PM

Wait. Your Mustang has factory HID's that are far, far better than anything an aftermarket bulb could provide. Leave them alone imo.

twitchyzero 07-17-2017 09:06 PM

unless something has changed in the past year, factory HID are far superior than aftermarket LED

08civicsi_coupe 07-17-2017 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchyzero (Post 8852154)
unless something has changed in the past year, factory HID are far superior than aftermarket LED

i feel like he's putting led strip lights in there in he's taking them apart. if it was just a bulb switch that can be done without taking them apart

clevernickname 07-18-2017 12:18 AM

i got these and a similar thing for the fogs which are a dull halogen color

https://www.diodedynamics.com/store/...l-led-modules/

Car is 2015 mustang GT. They replace the "gills" which don't provide too much light, they're mostly just the DRL. Won't be touching the headlight part of the..headlight.

gummo604 07-18-2017 11:47 AM

Hey, you want to call us and talk to Jimmy. He is our new custom lighting tech after George left last year.

He has done this exact kit on a GT350 just recently.

https://photos-3.dropbox.com/t/2/AAB...36&size_mode=3

ub3rn3wbx2 07-18-2017 12:17 PM

Those headlights aren't butyl. They use a glue called permaseal. I wouldn't attempt opening those since they're a PITA and you'll probably end up destroying your headlight lens in the process.

clevernickname 07-18-2017 01:34 PM

Has anyone done this themselves with permaseal?

Thanks for the referral, calling them now btw.


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