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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Dr. Brandon performs Headlight Surgery

So I finally got around to fixing my "winking" headlight lol. And it looks better than ever. I followed the "how-to" on here on how to bake headlights open, and once I got it open, I just applied some Epoxy to the halo and let it dry. So happy I got this fixed, it's been nagging me for over a month now and i'm glad I finally took the time to fix it. Let's just hope it doesn't fog up... (knocks on wood)


The "Winking" Headlight


During the Operation




And the Final Product


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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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great job!
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Good job Dr. Brandon
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Well done doctor!

I think it is going to fog up for a little bit. It should go away tho.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Sexy! Those lights make our cars look so muck better. Good just with the fix!
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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I jizzed in my pants.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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damn congrats on the baking..looks a lil messy..did u have to use any new sealant or jus what was already on there?

whatd u search for the how-to on the baking ive been lookin round.....
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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That looks so sick. I love it. I wish I could be a Doctor too lol
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Good job. Sharp looking car too.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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wicked job!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Thanks guys, I appreciate all the compliments.
I was in Lancer Med school for 8 years

As for the thread, I just searched for it again today and I couldn't
find it... but I remember what I did...

I set the oven at 275 degrees and left the headlight in there for 5 minutes.
That melted the sealant for me to open it up.
When it was time to seal it back up, I just pressed it back together and
put it back into the oven at the same temp for 3 minutes.
I used the same sealant, didn't have to add any
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Looks good. Where did you get the halo or angel eye lights?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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www.depoautolights.com
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BrandonShaw
Thanks guys, I appreciate all the compliments.
I was in Lancer Med school for 8 years

As for the thread, I just searched for it again today and I couldn't
find it... but I remember what I did...

I set the oven at 275 degrees and left the headlight in there for 5 minutes.
That melted the sealant for me to open it up.
When it was time to seal it back up, I just pressed it back together and
put it back into the oven at the same temp for 3 minutes.
I used the same sealant, didn't have to add any
centered in oven on rack no cookie sheet right?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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centered in oven on rack no cookie sheet right?
Actually I did put it on a cookie sheet, and I also placed a damp cloth between the cookie sheet and the headlight to prevent any of the plastic from melting to the metal
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