whiteis33 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) So i finally manned up and painted the inside of the housing and let me tell you.. it was not fun. The new sealant is a nightmare to take apart. all that aside I got it done and resealed with OEM nissan sealant. Wrapping the chrome was pretty straight forward just take your time with it. heres the finished product project coming up TL retrofits.. stay tuned updated 9/8/11 Quad 4 inch tips questions comments shoot me a PM i will post more pics later Edited October 21, 2011 by whiteis33 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.edge Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nice job on the chrome and the headlights. Do you still have the OEM projectors or did you retrofit them with something else while you had them apart? I installed a set of 6000K HIDs in my Sport and I like the color but I don't like the cutoff pattern with the original projectors so I've been thinking of doing a retrofit with something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteis33 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nice job on the chrome and the headlights. Do you still have the OEM projectors or did you retrofit them with something else while you had them apart? I installed a set of 6000K HIDs in my Sport and I like the color but I don't like the cutoff pattern with the original projectors so I've been thinking of doing a retrofit with something better. i still have the stock projectors i ordered some E55 projectors along with a new housing... i have a feeling these may leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktruk Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Your hard work paid off! Lights look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzmexican Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 asad its gonz, nice work man..just joined this site today cuz my mom picked up a 2010 edge on friday lol keep up the good work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosecannon Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Whoa whoa whoa,... your not suppose to admit that the vehicle your representing on here, is actually your MOMS!!!! Quick,.. delete that msg and reword that YOU just bought a new Edge. Then private msg your buddy and tell him it's really your mom's. Cannon (i'm just sayin') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk4523 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Man that looks insane! What did you use to black out chrome strip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzmexican Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 hahah well i drive a supercharged cobalt and i do all the work to my car..so im not affraid to admit it is my mothers she was supposed to get a 2011 SEL with the optional 20 inch wheels but opted for the used route and bought a 2010 SE...il end up throwing on some classy aftermarket 20's with mild chrome accenting around the car so that she looks stylish anyway..this kid ^ does some amazing work to his cars..keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 That looks absolutely sick. I totally want to black out my lights, but I'm on a lease and have yet to make the ultimate decision. So, what was all involved in removing the adhesive? Did it just take a lot more baking or was there some more insight involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteis33 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 hahah well i drive a supercharged cobalt and i do all the work to my car..so im not affraid to admit it is my mothers she was supposed to get a 2011 SEL with the optional 20 inch wheels but opted for the used route and bought a 2010 SE...il end up throwing on some classy aftermarket 20's with mild chrome accenting around the car so that she looks stylish anyway..this kid ^ does some amazing work to his cars..keep it up haha thanks man let me know if you need any help with the edge That looks absolutely sick. I totally want to black out my lights, but I'm on a lease and have yet to make the ultimate decision. So, what was all involved in removing the adhesive? Did it just take a lot more baking or was there some more insight involved? I will post pics of the housing when they were in progress they dont look all that great haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphinx805 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 very nice! i wanted to do the same and paint the housing but i was afraid of me screwin it up with the sealant and getting moisture in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaPurpora Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 It looks great! I was considering doing something similar. I have some of the same questions as others. What was involved with opening up the lenses? What paint did you use? What did you use to black out the chrome? What did you black out the tail lights with? I am looking forward to your write up. -JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Alpine Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I did the same thing on my 650i and will be doing it on my white edge sport that is on order. The BMW lights were really delicate to take apart because of the sensors for auto leveling and adaptive HIDs and the angel eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I did the same thing on my 650i and will be doing it on my white edge sport that is on order. The BMW lights were really delicate to take apart because of the sensors for auto leveling and adaptive HIDs and the angel eyes. Very nice ride! I see you blacked out the kidney insert too. off topic: I wish the Edge had front parking sensors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Alpine Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Very nice ride! I see you blacked out the kidney insert too. off topic: I wish the Edge had front parking sensors... Yeah I tried to keep it semi stock looking but clean. Lowered with KW v3 coilovers and some spacers. Also added exhaust and tint but that was about it. Replacing this with the edge. Need to haul my paddleboards and golf clubs. Although the 650 trunk is huge and can fit 4 full golf bags. There is minimal room for back seat passengers. Plus it's got 70K and is a 06. Had it for 3 years with no major issues and was a great car. Front sensors are useless as it only activates when in reverse unless you actively hit the button. Edited August 31, 2011 by NWS Alpine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yeah I tried to keep it semi stock looking but clean. Lowered with KW v3 coilovers and some spacers. Also added exhaust and tint but that was about it. Replacing this with the edge. Need to haul my paddleboards and golf clubs. Although the 650 trunk is huge and can fit 4 full golf bags. There is minimal room for back seat passengers. Plus it's got 70K and is a 06. Had it for 3 years with no major issues and was a great car. Front sensors are useless as it only activates when in reverse unless you actively hit the button. Oh.. that sucks about the sensors. Just drove a 06 Audi A8L, and the sensors on that thing help parking immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteis33 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 It looks great! I was considering doing something similar. I have some of the same questions as others. What was involved with opening up the lenses? What paint did you use? What did you use to black out the chrome? What did you black out the tail lights with? I am looking forward to your write up. -JP To open the lens you need an oven or heat gun and a whole lot of patience haha I used Duplicolor black enamel and for the chrome i used plastidip. for the tailights i used VHT tint shade (2 coats) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 To open the lens you need an oven or heat gun and a whole lot of patience haha I used Duplicolor black enamel and for the chrome i used plastidip. for the tailights i used VHT tint shade (2 coats) I've got the heat gun and the oven. Which do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.edge Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I've got the heat gun and the oven. Which do you recommend? Bake at 265 for 7 minutes. If you want to check out some other resources, go to www.hidplanet.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Alpine Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Also you mentioned E55 projectors. Did you take measurements of the stock halogen projectors when everything was apart? That would be awesome because we could find some nice clear lens (euro) projectors to retrofit for some really nice output. I bought a HID kit but ideally would like to do a retrofit with some nice projectors like the TL bi-xenons or S2K projectors. Don't really need bi-xenon down here though. Would be nice to retrofit some oem ballasts and D2S bulbs. Possibly these FX projectors that have been modded http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=101 Here are the TL projectors modded with clear lenses http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=125 With some pre-color shifted Phillips 85122+ D2s bulbs http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=148 I have done a retrofit with the E55 projectors from an Audi RS6 and they performed great but were big. I did mod them for some crazy cutoff color though Edited September 8, 2011 by NWS Alpine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteis33 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) I've got the heat gun and the oven. Which do you recommend? I would use the head gun to heat up the glue and plastic then go through with a flat head screw driver to lift the plastic. After you have done that put it in the oven for 10 mins at 225-230 and use the screw driver again to pry the lens apart. Edited September 9, 2011 by whiteis33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteis33 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Also you mentioned E55 projectors. Did you take measurements of the stock halogen projectors when everything was apart? That would be awesome because we could find some nice clear lens (euro) projectors to retrofit for some really nice output. I bought a HID kit but ideally would like to do a retrofit with some nice projectors like the TL bi-xenons or S2K projectors. Don't really need bi-xenon down here though. Would be nice to retrofit some oem ballasts and D2S bulbs. Possibly these FX projectors that have been modded http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=101 Here are the TL projectors modded with clear lenses http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=125 With some pre-color shifted Phillips 85122+ D2s bulbs http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=148 I have done a retrofit with the E55 projectors from an Audi RS6 and they performed great but were big. I did mod them for some crazy cutoff color though I have a spare headlight that i will using for the projectors. I have an E55 on order and i need to find my FX-Rs from eyeballing it, the E55 looks like would fit the best with the least amount of modification to the brackets this weekend ill look into it more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Alpine Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I have a spare headlight that i will using for the projectors. I have an E55 on order and i need to find my FX-Rs from eyeballing it, the E55 looks like would fit the best with the least amount of modification to the brackets this weekend ill look into it more Awesome. Where can we order spare headlights. I want to work on the retrofit before I get my 2012. Found some more info on the stock projectors. They are actually really good halogen projectors if there is such a thing. I guess that is why we can get decent results from hid kits. Still want to do a true retrofit. Stock bi-halogen: 9012 AL BiHalogen Projector http://www.docteroptics.com/index.php?lang=en&p=3073 "Docter Optics, the world market leader in the production of aspheres and free-form lenses for automotive applications, was able to meet these challenging requirements by developing a completely new asphere with a surface consisting of extremely fine microcylinders. The individual microcylinders are what make it possible to shape the light and define its direction and strength with extraordinary precision." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteis33 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Awesome. Where can we order spare headlights. I want to work on the retrofit before I get my 2012. Found some more info on the stock projectors. They are actually really good halogen projectors if there is such a thing. I guess that is why we can get decent results from hid kits. Still want to do a true retrofit. Stock bi-halogen: 9012 AL BiHalogen Projector http://www.docteroptics.com/index.php?lang=en&p=3073 "Docter Optics, the world market leader in the production of aspheres and free-form lenses for automotive applications, was able to meet these challenging requirements by developing a completely new asphere with a surface consisting of extremely fine microcylinders. The individual microcylinders are what make it possible to shape the light and define its direction and strength with extraordinary precision." i would check ebay i saw a pair for 430 and individuals for 250. i got mine for 60 locally because half the housing was cracked.. and actually if you use a H10 bulb the output is somewhat better from my experience (compared with a 9006) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Alpine Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 i would check ebay i saw a pair for 430 and individuals for 250. i got mine for 60 locally because half the housing was cracked.. and actually if you use a H10 bulb the output is somewhat better from my experience (compared with a 9006) I bought the set from ebay. Going full on retro now. It's on like donkey kong. Hope these housings are big enough for a TL projectors with clear lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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