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sonic civic made a good point!

futuristic civic:..how are you now a jr. member..and you said you were higher?....Different screen name??...did you get kicked off or something?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

 
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SoNiCcIvIc have personally help me cleared my headlight before. We put my headlights in the oven and does not harm your headlight in anyway. Hell dood, my headlight bulbs were even there and did not harm it xcept just loosen up the silicone. Other than that, SoNiCcIvIc has done done HELLA tymes already. SoNiCcIvIc =

 
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why would you wanna put your headlights in the oven.... c'mon.... just take your friggin' time and use a hairdryer !!!! don't call other people noobs just because they're logical... the first guy that did this probably got lucky and didn't melt or ruin the housing... then he got the bright idea about posting it up on this forum..... trust me... be safe... take your time..... don't stick anything in your oven unless it's food.... peace..

 
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<< why would you wanna put your headlights in the oven.... c'mon.... just take your friggin' time and use a hairdryer !!!! don't call other people noobs just because they're logical... the first guy that did this probably got lucky and didn't melt or ruin the housing... then he got the bright idea about posting it up on this forum..... trust me... be safe... take your time..... don't stick anything in your oven unless it's food.... peace.. >>

If you think there is a problem putting a Civic headlight in the oven, by all means DON'T DO IT! If you fear that 250 degrees will destroy an inanimate object made out of plastic for just 7 puny minutes, DON'T DO IT! Guess what? I learned this proceedure HERE ON THE FORUMS and that was last year. When people had problems opening their headlights, I read up on it, and there wasn't just one person who agreed with it! A number of people did! Why are you telling people not to do something you've never done before? No offense, but you're just as simple-minded as FuturisticCivic, but without the ignorance!
I don't care what his status is! He's got no proof it doesn't work! Where's my proof? aZnVoYCe and a lot of other members among these forums! I'm not saying that if you put your headlight in the oven, you're not gonna destroy it! You obviously can! That thing sure looks like an oven, right?! NO MORE THAN 7 or 8 MINUTES! If you leave it in there for 10+ your headlight will start to melt! There is your precaution for this method! End of story!


-Zell

 
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<< Sedan....manufactured in Japan....Japan uses a Grey glue = MUCH harder to remove (approx 5 hours to clear your head lights). >>


Since when are North American Civic sedans made in Japan? How about Ontario, Canada and Ohio, USA?

 
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<< Sedan....manufactured in Japan....Japan uses a Grey glue = MUCH harder to remove (approx 5 hours to clear your head lights). >>


Since when are North American Civic sedans made in Japan? How about Ontario, Canada and Ohio, USA? >>

You both are correct. Hey, P! Vic's old headlight is still in my room... it says, "Assembled in Mexico." Don't worry, it's all good.

 
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<< HAHAHAHA OH FOCKKKKKKKKKK !!!!!!!!!!!! [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

search...... and dude where have u been this past decade?

LET THE FLAMING BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit: well i feel bad, so sonic was right, u can preheat the oven and throw it in there for few minutes, dat way you will soften the gooey stuff and u can just separate them easily. dude u got a sedan right, well i have a sedan too so tell me how it goes?
i may also consider saving extra bucks just in case i fock up the lights.... that's why im saving for now. hehehe

GOOD LUCK MAN, post pics later when done! >>

LoL, I never checked the 1st page. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

 
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New headlight = $224 from dealer... that's with tax added.

You can get it a lil' cheaper off the Internet. It's probably best to get it off the internet money-wise unless you need a headlight immediately. Some dealers might have them in stock.

 
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dude tha is the best 4 door I've seen so far.
Is not easy to do the headlights.
You'll need a profesional heat gun for the job.
(The kind the window tinting guys use)
Do one side keep heating the edges till it comes apart.
Try not to touch the inside of the headlight and the plastic cover to much or it will get marks and grease spots.
And to put them back together make sure you do the same and heat the plastic glue as you put the plexi back on or else you will get water when it rains or when you wash you car.
Clear silicon is a good thing to use to seal it.
I have my set of head lights new, if you want I'll clear them and sell them to you a lot cheaper than the dealer.

 
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<< dude tha is the best 4 door I've seen so far. >>



Hahahahhahaaha [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

Oh man...that cracked me up. Supermex, have you ever heard of a program called PhotoShop? Lol

 
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<< I have my set of head lights new, if you want I'll clear them and sell them to you a lot cheaper than the dealer. >>

There's just one problem, Supermex... coupe's headlights won't fit a sedan's and vice/versa. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] They are different sized headlights. You might be a lil' surprised overall how different the sedan is from the coupe. There are hella lil' things that may seem the same but aren't. The headlights are one of them.

However, I am seriously looking for a new set of headlights and I'll take yours. You don't have to clear them for me. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I'll PM you about it.

 
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Did not knew that.
But you are on.
Man, that's a nice car looks like a BMW

 
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I just cleared my headlights yesterday. I agree, the DIY needs to be updated as there are steps missing. The headlight is easily taken apart with a heat gun.
The only problem I ran into is removing the chrome part without getting the black sticky glue on it. I had an idea that if you have the headlight taken apart and then you stick the lenses in the freezer it would probably make the glue less sticky so you can get the chrome part out without getting glue on it. Too late for me though. Someone should try this.

 
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<< The only problem I ran into is removing the chrome part without getting the black sticky glue on it. I had an idea that if you have the headlight taken apart and then you stick the lenses in the freezer it would probably make the glue less sticky so you can get the chrome part out without getting glue on it. Too late for me though. Someone should try this. >>

After putting heat to the headlight, I dunno if it'll be a good idea to freeze it...

Removing the chrome insert can be THE HARDEST part of clearing headlights (otherwise, it's not that hard at all)... also the most annoying part because it takes so long getting that black stuff off. You might just end up having to touch the chrome insert and bending it a bit to avoid the black tarry silicone sealant that's used to originally seal it. Just use a towel to wipe it off and don't make it messy. Wiping too hard can scratch the chrome insert. I heard you can use WD-40 but I haven't ever had to chance to use that to remove it.

After the headlight is opened, some people will remove the black sealant. I just don't touch it at all. I try my best to avoid it. It's so sticky, it can still be used again with the clear silicone you'll use to reseal the headlight. That stuff practically NEVER gets hard or dry. It's really like a tar... so I make use of it.

I dunno about the sedan's gray sealant. I've seen it before and it gets hard when dried. I heard it's more like gum when the sealant to the coupe's headlight is more like taffy.

 
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im not sur e but good luck

 
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ive cleared so many headlights I might juss open a shop juss to clear headlights

 
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i hear ya its not that hard!!! ricers, just take ur time it doesn't come instantly be patient the easy part is taking off the bumper

 
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<< ive cleared so many headlights I might juss open a shop juss to clear headlights >>

Hey! That's my job? lol, if you do, let me know! If I do, I'll let you know, Ryan.

 
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dude whatever, just get some real pics of your car, and about clearing the headlights all ya got to do is just use yourhands and pry them, my bro is a car audio installer so i used some of his special tools..

 
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I hope erything falls through aight. Be patient with your civic and you will get the right out come!




Peace

Alex

 
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<< Where's my proof? aZnVoYCe and a lot of other members among these forums! >>


count me in too. thanks alot

putting in the oven works! just take ur time.
d amn it took me like 5 min to read through all these bs pages.
hey civicster u have two options.
1) go with the hairdryer
2) go with the oven
its ur choice and no one else gives a fu ck on how u did it and no one should.
i bet civicster already cleared his headlights. so everyone calm down
remember fourms are here for people to learn