I took a little time last night to look at how the headlights on my 04 were sealed together. After looking the the design I figured out a way to get the lights apart w/o major damage so they would stay functional and not condensate after being put back together. I will post the complete HOW-TO after this weekend along with pics of what I have done to my headlights while they were apart.

very cool! can't wait to see the writeup

Can't wait to see this!
I figured out a way to get the lights apart w/o major damage

What do you consider to be "major damage" ?!

lol yes, is there minor damage involved? :D

There is no damage involved at all, I just said that in the post because other people have tried and ruined their head lights.

Can't you give us a little hint?

sneak peek for those who may doubt me. A full write up will be done after the weekend once my headlight project is finished. All the roughness seen on the housing is the black sealant which hasnt been yet removed in these pics.

WOW I am very interested! I really want the angel eyes in my lights but didnt want to pay lightwerks $600 to do them. I am very curious how you got them off.... and for that matter what you plan to do to them. Keep us updated.


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:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-A-B-L-E!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

schweeeeet :cool:

I hope if you're doing angel eyes you can also figure out which 2 sizes to get. Since you only need one pair of 2 different sizes I think there will be a lot of trading going on so people can do this...

I hope if you're doing angel eyes you can also figure out which 2 sizes to get. Since you only need one pair of 2 different sizes I think there will be a lot of trading going on so people can do this...

I have it figured out, I have the Angel Eyes in already, looks perfect. Pics of the finished project will be up this weekend.

how do you plan on sealing them without getting condensation?

I have it figured out, I have the Angel Eyes in already, looks perfect. Pics of the finished project will be up this weekend.

So, do you want to sell the other 2 pairs that you didn't use???? :rolleyes:

how do you plan on sealing them without getting condensation?

I did this mod on my 02 with the grey sealant and this is not much different, I scrubbed off the old black sealant and am using grey sealant to put them back together. The part where the light and housing seal together is not damaged at all, I dont see any problems with condensation at all. LOTS of sealant was used and there is no way moisture is getting in there.

SWEET! I paid the $500 since I'd probably screw my HID lamps up. I have a set of '03+ lamps that I may try out... Paint the bezels vivid red just to see what it will look like. Can't wait for the How-To. Good job.

When I pulled my set of 03+ headlights apart I tried to heat up the sealant. Then I pryed the black part of the headlight away from the clear. It worked but took some time. The only issue was if the ring around the black part would seal back up. It looks like you did the same thing. As for the two ring deal, I have been working with Umnitza to acquire a kit for this project. It does take two different size rings. I look forward to seeing your progress with this.

Will the same technique work for the 00-02 headlights, or would it still be easier to just bake 'em?

if the sealant is grey just bake them, if its black sealant you will have to do what I did . It took me 1.25 hours to get both lights completely apart and off the car.

if the sealant is grey just bake them, if its black sealant you will have to do what I did . It took me 1.25 hours to get both lights completely apart and off the car.

Eagerly awaiting a write-up.

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Anything on this yet?? I just ordered clear corners and noticed today that on my '02 I have one headlight with grey sealant and one with blace sealant so I could use this info. Hope to hear and see the write up, and if anyone else has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

Should have something tomorrow, sorry, got stuck remodeling the house and Im leaving for vacation later this week for 3 weeks.

finished sealing with black sealant and new halos inside. Painted inner orange marker silver to match the car.

Looks Good!!! So, uh, are you selling the other two pairs of CCFLs that you didn't need????

I would definitely be interested in them...

looks real nice and clean.. heres to no condensation!!!

another, too hard to get a good pic of these.

Looks Good!!! So, uh, are you selling the other two pairs of CCFLs that you didn't need????

I would definitely be interested in them...

I will see, I may build another set of lights with the spares, but Ill keep you posted.

looks real nice and clean.. heres to no condensation!!!

I hear ya! I went through a car wash and still no condensation, I resealed these very good. The 03+ headlights actually have 3 screws along the outer edges to keep the lens and housing together, this really helps the sealant set when its held like that in place.

another, too hard to get a good pic of these.
turn off u`r flash and you will get a better picture and you will get even better ones if you lower the exposure. lookin good though.

Looks great! So you bought the rings from Umintza?

Looks great! So you bought the rings from Umintza?

Thanks, yes, Im using Umnitza rings. They seem to work pretty well.

Have you had a chance to do a write-up yet? I am curious how you got them apart.

Looks good though.

Have you noticed any change in the light pattern emitted from the lights?

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Have you had a chance to do a write-up yet? I am curious how you got them apart.

Looks good though.

Have you noticed any change in the light pattern emitted from the lights?

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I will try getting a write up today, I have been swamped with work since the 1st of the year.

The light pattern hasnt changed at all, The whole project went smoother than I thought it would.

The light pattern hasnt changed at all, The whole project went smoother than I thought it would.
Installing the kits and doing this as a do-it-yourself kit is the way to go. That is one of the reasons we stopped selling the angel eye headlights complete. It is a simple job once you get the headlight apart.

Installing the kits and doing this as a do-it-yourself kit is the way to go. That is one of the reasons we stopped selling the angel eye headlights complete. It is a simple job once you get the headlight apart.

I have the 1st copy of the PDF make on the HOW-TO. How do I get it up here on LVC? I can email anyone if interested with it.

I have the 1st copy of the PDF make on the HOW-TO. How do I get it up here on LVC? I can email anyone if interested with it.
Send it to Joey and he can put it on the tech article section.

I'm very interested in seeing this writeup. Does anybody know if this is going to be put up in the tech section soon????

I hope that 02V8Sport has better luck than I did in getting a tech article posted. It's been over a year on the one I sent.

ive sent the write up to many people already, just PM me your email addr.

Ray sent me a copy and I'm editing it now to add to my website. Of course, Ray will get credit for his work.

still cant snap a good pic of these, will try during the day

Daytime shot

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h91/rlisiak/CopyofDSCN0935.jpg

Bringing a thread back from the dead. Anyone have any luck in getting these black sealant lights apart? Anyone try? I want to see if this was useful to anyone. Thanks.

I have been waiting to find out the Umnitza part numbers... I want to have the rings in hand before I open up the headlights

I dont really want to buy two sets of rings, so I haven't tried this yet. Also I dont have a dremmel. Soon though. These things are still on my list. And if there is ever a package offered for the 03+ LS on the rings I will jump on it.

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Ken any updates on this from Umnitza?

Where's the write up???

He was waiting for an install guide which I will provide for him. However, he is thinking the kits will sell for $249 which we will have on our website. I'll make this a priority for this weekend.

He was waiting for an install guide which I will provide for him. However, he is thinking the kits will sell for $249 which we will have on our website. I'll make this a priority for this weekend.

I dont see why this kit would be more expensive than the 00-02 kit. It will be the same product right? just with different size rings?
We'll see when the product arrives.... I can't wait.

What color are the 'standard' rings? I notice you have listed Blue, Red,
3000k, 4500k, and 8000k in addition to the 'standard' color.

Where's the write up???

you need to PM me with your email addr. and I will send it to you.

I dont see why this kit would be more expensive than the 00-02 kit. It will be the same product right? just with different size rings?
We'll see when the product arrives.... I can't wait.

What color are the 'standard' rings? I notice you have listed Blue, Red,
3000k, 4500k, and 8000k in addition to the 'standard' color.
According to Umnitza the kit will only be available in the standard white color. As for pricing, that is what Umnitza said the pricing was going to be. I don't have much say so because of the minimum adverstised price policy.

Is the write up done? Or could it be sent to me at spooledu@comcast.net
Thanks

you need to PM me with your email addr. and I will send it to you.
I have PM'd my email address twice now...

Got it!!

So how long do you estimate this project to be?

Got it!!

So how long do you estimate this project to be?

About 3-5 hours. I wouldnt rush this one. Take your time and you will be happy with the result.

Thanks! I have seached but I could not find wiring 03 HID light into a 00 dose anyone have schamatics for this