Just took mine apart, my oven is small and so the door had to stay cracked open. Still came apart pretty easy! I will post pics when I'm done, mine is Orange Revolution Metallic... should look a bit like a jack o' lantern

 

Im guessing high temp paint is required? I sure would like to color match mine to BSP

 

high temp paint is not needed.
as for paint matching. go to a local auto body
shop and they will match it for you.

 

I might do this sometime hopefully this month. I need to get the stuff..
I have a few questions for you if you don't mind me asking.
When you put it into the oven, did you put it on a baking sheet or pan or does it just sit perfectly upright?
And did you apply the sealant all around the housing? Or the parts where there was sealant before?
Sorry if this question has been answered.

 

When I opened up mine, oven has already been preheated so when the lights go in, it's already warm and oven is OFF. I place the lights on a piece of cardboard so the lights do not sit directly on a pan or baking sheet. Basically, I avoid anything metal.

For the sealant, if you open it right, there should still be enough sealant left so when you reseal it, there won't be any leaks. The OEM stuff is sticky so don't get it anywhere you don't want it to. Front lens cover, inside or on tools you care for.

 

Your headlights are sealed up and not condensing? That's cool bro. Do you have any pictures during or after this project?

 

I opened mine up while doing a projector retrofitting. Done it a few times already but nope, never leaked or have and condensation problems. There is enough sealant in there but I bought extra stuff like RTV just in case but never needed it. Been through car washes and driven in the rain and no problems.

My new set of Depot lamps been open once and haven't had problems with those yet either.

Sorry, but no pictures of the procedure. Just the after with my Depo lamps and stockers both with retrofits.

 

Thanks for the pictures +1. Those look really clean.

 

I was thinking about replacing them, but now I'm just gonna follow this. I think it looks so much better than the chrome housing. Great DIY, gave me the confidence I need to attempt this tomorrow.

 

Take pictures!!! Lol

 

Alright, finally got around to doing them today since my friend didn't want to help me out last week. Turned out alright. There are a couple imperfections that you can notice if you inspect closely, but it was my first time doing anything like this... so it was quite the learning experience.

I'll have pictures up as soon as my friend sends them to me (apparently that what he meant when he said he'll come over and help).

I also used this silicone sealant I got from Home Depot. It said clear on the tube, but it came out white. Apparently it's supposed to turn clear in 7-14 days. I hope it does because it looks a little nasty if it doesn't go away.

 

Had a little bit of time before class so I took a picture of the headlight. She is also in desperate need of a bath.

 

nice
looks good with red

 

got mine in the oven right now!

 

ok done, thanks nico! :

 

Remind me...does the middle plastic guard go under or above the fender guard?

Also, any ideas on how to do this w/o removing the entire bumper and just the fender guards?

 

it appears that I have got condensation building up after some hard storms. I will re do them this weekend, but I'm not sure where to apply the seal. Also, I think this is correct, but I apply the sealant before connecting the two headlight pieces, right?

Thanks for the help. Pics would be awesome!

 

what seal are you talking about? the correct seal that you get at
the dealer or the clear silicone that i used?
how you use it depends on which one you get.

 

Just started mine last night but IMHO preheat oven to 220 and leave them lense down on a damp towel on a baking baking Pam. After 15min pull out and pry apart. 300 is to high as well for 5 mins is to fast. Slow a steady wins the race. Don't rush it.

 

So I bought a 2nd set of Sport headlights a few weeks ago and I finally got the time to attempt this operation. Caution, noob alert.

I have tried about 5 times and the headlights won't crack open.
BTW my oven door will not close all the way. I have tried with the oven partially open @ 300 F for 7 minutes, and 200 F for 15 minutes. The grey (sealant?) stuff was soft but I couldn't pry it open. And it wasn't soft all around, just the part of the headlights farthest from the door (makes sense it's hotter).

So my question is for those that tried it with oven doors partially open. How wide is the crack ( ) to your oven? Because mine can only close about 45 degrees and any more and it will be pinning my headlights against the inner walls (which happened on the first try and I ended up scarring the face of the headlight.) My concern is that the headlight isn't being baked evenly all the way and so it's not hot enough to make the grey stuff softer.

Also, when you guys pry it open, do you go all out and twist your flathead, effectively gouging the lip of the black back half of the headlight?