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DIY Cleaning/Clearing Headlight 2nd Gen
So...I finally got around to baking the headlights to clean out the lenses.
Overtime, dust/dirt and moisture gets into the housing and on the projector lens leading to a diffused light and bad cut-off line. First remove the headlamps from the car (first remove the black plastic cover thing) then remove 3 screws from each headlamp. -remove all bulbs -remove all rubber ventilation hoses -remove one screw on the back of the turn signal -remove all clips using a flat head screwdriver Then, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F on Bake. -Use a flat head to pry around the lens/housing cover -reheat as necessary (about 5 minutes each time) Freshly Baked https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4017.JPG https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4019.JPG Ugly orange reflector.. https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4020.JPG Before: Foggy lens https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4023.JPG After: Left is cleaned, https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4027.JPG After putting everything back together, I used a rubber sealant to prevent moisture from getting in. https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4030.JPG Reinstalled. https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4032.JPG https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4031.JPG New Cleaner cutoff line https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da.../IMG_40331.JPG Cutoff line Before cleaning https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/Car_0071.jpg More pics coming.. |
Copycat! :p
Glad you finally got it done though :) |
Update: DDM HID Kit Installed :cool:
-DDM slim ballast 55W, 5000K https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4096.JPG https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4095.JPG -Hood struts are dead... -> matching white prop rod https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_4098.JPG 55W is like night and day difference compared to 35W. After cleaning the lenses, the cutoff line/beam pattern, is very good (compared to OEM HID reflectors). |
Great work Tuan92129
Removing the orange piece from the headlight is definately a great modern upgrade! The HIDS look awesome shining out the freshly cleaned lenses. VERY NICE. Thanks for taking the time to post up all the pics and sharing your mods. :thumbup: Keep up the great work. I wish my ES had projectors! LEX ES300 :D |
Yep, good work tuan92129 ! :thumbup:
I installed HIDs last February. Sure does make a difference! Now it's time to get rid of your color-matched hood prop rod! I bought a set of replacement hood struts on ebay for CHEAP! That was more than 2 years ago. They're still working great. :) |
will you show some wall shots. i want to see.
charley |
How does your cutoff compared to mine Tuan? Excellent right? :D
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Originally Posted by Lexucan
(Post 4037085)
Yep, good work tuan92129 ! :thumbup:
I installed HIDs last February. Sure does make a difference! Now it's time to get rid of your color-matched hood prop rod! I bought a set of replacement hood struts on ebay for CHEAP! That was more than 2 years ago. They're still working great. :) -will post wall shots when it gets darker. |
Beautiful, inspirational and motivational. Excellent work!
I wonder if I'll work this in during my long holiday weekend? I have a taillight that's now leaking like crazy...but those won't fit in my oven. Otherwise I'd clear those at the same time. Any thought of going after the tails and clearing what you can outta those now, Tuan? |
Originally Posted by Slooooooow
(Post 4037726)
Beautiful, inspirational and motivational. Excellent work!
I wonder if I'll work this in during my long holiday weekend? I have a taillight that's now leaking like crazy...but those won't fit in my oven. Otherwise I'd clear those at the same time. Any thought of going after the tails and clearing what you can outta those now, Tuan? https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...0/IMG_2743.JPG |
Nice work! I baked my headlights before when I had a honda.. I couldnt' stand the amber cover. Your HID looks great on the road!
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Originally Posted by tuan92129
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I already cleared the tails...like 2 years ago..
She's just clean, clean, clean, bro. Your ride continues to improve and impress! :thumbup::thumbup: |
Hmm, you just reminded me to clear my tails pretty soon....
Come to the meet Tuan. We'll be twins lol |
Originally Posted by eyezack87
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Hmm, you just reminded me to clear my tails pretty soon....
Come to the meet Tuan. We'll be twins lol |
Oh noes! Lucky bastard, I still have school :p
Have fun and don't kill yourself! :) |
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