Putting Work on the ABS Cover
After 8 long months of having my ABS Cover sitting in my room, I decided to start working on it while my spark plug seals come in for the Valve Cover. These were the ones from the group buy.
Personally, I didn't like the fitment because the Hose by the module would put a lot of pressure on the cover, then on the ABS Module and lines, when you tighten everything down(this was why I never put it on). Anyhow, I finally took some time and Dremel the cover out to my liking and Color Matched it with my Valve Cover, (with my rattle paint skills, hahaha:tehehyper:) No more rubbing and pressure on anything anymore. YAY. Loved the way it came out also. Now just awaiting install:love::love:
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After a good 35mins I manage to get cut it off, did a test fitment, then started to sand and smoothen out the edges.
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Finished Product:) Added a couple layers of specks and white overlay.
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Valve Cover Project Complete
Finally had time to install my Valve Cover with the Neochrome accessories. I'm in love.
Gave it a good detail and snapped some pictures,:love:
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Fun Fact: Today is exactly one year of owning EP3EVE, so I took her out on a shoot. She has come a long way but there are still many more plans for her, gotta say this is one hell of a car. How she currently Glistened as of yesterday.
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In the meanwhile, I took off the lips in preparation for a respray. Tires look more meaty. I gotta say, I do miss the stock look.
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Custom DIY Depo Headlights
Here is somewhat of a DIY on how I did it.
*Disclaimer: I hold no responsibility for you actions, If you wish to do this, do at your own risk*
ENJOY
Materials:
- 04/05 Depo Headlights (for my case)
- Heat Gun/Oven
- Flathead, Pryer
- Mittens/Gloves
- Silicone w/ Gun for a better reseal.
- Paint, I got Black High Temp and Orange Plastic Paint(Tamiya in my case).
- Clean Work area, silicone could get messy
Out with the 02-03, In with the 04-05 Depo.
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1. Of course, gotta take them off the car and such but fast forward. lol.. Baking time. I used the oven just to get a quicker heat time. Set the oven at 250 degrees for about 5-8 mins. Starting working my way around the tabs with a flathead screwdriver to separate lens from the back housing. Just be patient and careful, headlight is hot and silicone is tacky.
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Everything dissambled. There are 4 bolts holding the projector and 2 bolts holding the reflectors as well as 2 clips.
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2. Here was the Crack that disabled the adjustment of the Projector Beams to function correctly, so I JB Weld that together and its working flawlessly now. Took me roughly 25-30 mins for this part.
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3. Time for the Real Reason why I wanted Projectors. So this whole process was just me masking and cleaning, getting the pieces ready for paint.
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GHETTO NEWSPAPER FTW!!!:rotfl:
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4. Everything Painted. Roughly 2-3 coats each plus 2 coats of Gloss 15-30 mins in between each coat. Paint where High Temp Black and Tamiya Orange Paint TS-12 or whatever you choose.
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5. Forgot to take a picture of the plastic piece inside the projector color but this is the difference.
Before
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So within here there is a plastic piece that is colored(blue) to give it the effect that the projector is colored. I just painted the plastic a little more blue so it could be more visible when the lights are not in order. Was scared it wouldnt turn out the way I imagined but it did. #WIN
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6. Back in the oven it goes. Repeated the same process as taking them apart, this time of course, putting them back together. I added some silicone in between the tabs and around the bends of the lens just for extra safety in case it leaks
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