badCOK Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Guys thinking about painting the inside of my headlight housing... seen this on a few Z's on the internet and think it looks the nuts! Anyone had a go at this? is it as relatively straight forward as the guides say it is? Any MOT or lighting issues after its done? Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinwilson1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I did this previously on a car I owned and I have to say it did look amazing.... But splitting the glass/plastic from the headlight housing is a real pain, and sealing it back up is pretty difficult too as if there are any holes or gaps it will get moisture in and cause it to start to fog up Saying that it did make my car look way better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Had my last 2 cars done. The zed was done by Paul who did loads of members cars. I done the skyline myself with the help of my cousin As said splitting them takes time/patience and gives you sore fingers. Resealing them needs even more patience to prevent leaks. The results are worth it tho If your cars a daily might be worth getting another set as a project then sell your existing ones once they've been swapped Here's how mine turned out. More for the projectors but did some painting to freshen it up Build thread here http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 As has been said, splitting is quite easy, but take your time, the painting is just painting, piece of ****, however getting them back together with no leaks is the problem. The main issue being that you won't know if you've succeeded until it's back on the car and a few weeks later it starts collecting water. Looks awesome, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Most american Zeds with the black housing facelift headlights are mostly replacement units by Depo, easy mod least hassle Just be aware if you do shop from the USA, the light pattern will be for a LHD car Edited August 28, 2014 by BulletMagnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdax Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 i did mine it take a litle pacience but if you like DIYs do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Don't forget, if you **** them up it's going to cost you about £800 for another pair I'm selling a pair for £700, just incase 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k-g Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Guys thinking about painting the inside of my headlight housing... seen this on a few Z's on the internet and think it looks the nuts! Anyone had a go at this? is it as relatively straight forward as the guides say it is? Any MOT or lighting issues after its done? Paul Are thoes wheels for real? Car looks evil.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Guys thinking about painting the inside of my headlight housing... seen this on a few Z's on the internet and think it looks the nuts! Anyone had a go at this? is it as relatively straight forward as the guides say it is? Any MOT or lighting issues after its done? Paul Are thoes wheels for real? Car looks evil.. Indeed! They're Work Equips. Must be running about 11 or 12J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon beer Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Hiya, I have a black 05 Roadster, and i'm thinking of doing this mod, having done some research on a fair few forums, the gist of it is, popping the headlights apart, is tricky, a bit touchy feely, and getting them back together without water leaks,is also a problem. I have some guys who :)ay take it on, will keep you posted, if anyone else has successfully achieved this, please respond. If my car was not re sprayed black (2 grand) , I would not bother,but if I can do it, it will look very cool! Edited December 17, 2014 by jon beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 £800 for a pair of 350 front lights i never knew thats how much they cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have an issue with cracking on the inside of the head light lens.. i get the usual matting on the outside but polish this up every now and then but the cracking is something i dont think i'll be able to sort out.. has anyone else had this cracking on the inside of the plastic lens cover? there is a guy i know in Wigan area who strips lights out and puts halo mods in and paints them up too! i might consider getting this done. the business is called Custom lightz you can find it on FB.. He also does footwell lights and they look pretty cool at night tbf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon beer Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thx Spatt, sorry I've taken so long in replying, I've been out of the country! I'll take a look at Customlightz, am thinking of doing it myself with a few mates, we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I get a bit of condensation in one from time to time, so was looking at getting them done and obviously re-sealed at the same time. I'd want to lose the Amber strips too has anyone got a linky for the clear reflective strips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Husky used to do the clear reflector strips. You could try a PM to him and see if he's got an odd set kicking about or if not you can buy them from the U.S. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Stu, let me know how this is panning out Mine are a mess ! Edited January 23, 2015 by Spatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Stu, let me know how this is panning out Mine are a mess ! Group buy????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 maybe... althought i have just made a purchase that is going to leave me a little light for the near future.. 'watch this space' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 maybe... althought i have just made a purchase that is going to leave me a little light for the near future.. 'watch this space' Hope they clear the brembos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 guess again Columbo ... not them ones you'll have to come for a drive with us and you'll see them. dont fancy coming to this west mids meet at shelsley walsh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 guess again Columbo ... not them ones you'll have to come for a drive with us and you'll see them. dont fancy coming to this west mids meet at shelsley walsh?? I'm working the next few weekends on the boounce When is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 March 8th I think.. you need to head over to west mids section and sign up on Ians thread. Should be a good day. Early start tho so im not sure if your up for early rises? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I have a spare set of headlights that I am thinking of splitting and painting; either facelifts or prefacelift. Not sure if it's worth potentially cocking up the bi-xenons...but would look so much better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am going to do mine in due course and will do a thread with pics and videos. If someone can post here the links for the LED's, the clear reflector instead of the orange one and also can advise me how to get an angel ring behind the spherical lense (if at all possible). If not, maybe an RGB led behind and angels outside up against the zenons. I may as well be the 1st to give it a bash and document it for others to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 research "iron man headlight mod 350z" on google for some ideas around additional lighting. there was a guy selling the 'kit' on here a little while ago. good look with it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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