How to open + reseal headlights - 2015+ Subaru WRX or STI

Looking to do some custom work on your 2015+ Subaru WRX or STI headlights?
This quick video will show you how I opened and resealed my headlights successfully numerous times. All you need is a heatgun and a screwdriver.
Once open, you can customize as you wish and then re-seal!
This is the re-sealer I use (Amazon): goo.gl/a5zRyh
Heat gun is from Home Depot, similar here: goo.gl/ANq9M4
If you have any questions on the process, comment below or DM me on instagram @kryptonnyc (follow me!)
Thanks for watching!
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[@bigblackcockus9530]

Thanks for showing the part where you plugged up the hole for the c light. I would not have thought of it and have not seen any of the other 'diy' videos even mention that 👌

[@chrisdz]

Bigblack Cockus same problem I had when I was looking for vids. That’s why i made a point of showing how to seal

[@firstvette8210]

I had screw issues (heads were special so they couldn't be removed) & drilled holes in the screw head & used an 'Easy-out'. Worked great. Then I got new, standard screws to replace them.

[@polesheadlampsawangan]

Thanks for tutorial,,u help my job

[@temisabreu9586]

Sucha great job bro. Thanks again for doing that for me 🤤🙌🏻

[@SpencerHogg]

Nice job welcome to the modified headlight club! You'll sleep at night being a little fearful of condensation for the next 6 months, hahaha!!! ;)

[@thepseudomasterchef7238]

So pissed..Bought the complete circiut demon headlights and one is filled with vapor...They want me to send it back but that just makes more work for me having to put my OEM assembly in while i wait...Not what i expected for $1100

[@chrisdz]

shit happens.. as long as they are making it right.. thats what matters

[@bholasoup]

I know it's been a while but I have a question. What did kind of paint did you use to blackout the inside of the headlight? Cause I was looking to do that myself

[@chrisdz]

I used a high temp paint.. the sun can shine thru the lens of the low beam bulb and cause it to bubble slightly, especially if you don’t scuff up the mirror finish enough.. so a high temp helps combat that

[@bholasoup]

@@chrisdz Ah okay, thanks!

[@VonRippin]

I used EZ OFF oven cleaner and it removes the chrome while leaving a glossy black finish on the plastic

[@surfjujitsu2456]

Nice video thanks. Did you need two rolls of the butyl sealer or just one?

[@surfjujitsu2456]

Sorry i meant do i need two rolls for both headlights or will 1 work

[@chrisdz]

I bought a 15ft roll to do both headlights and had plenty left over

[@surfjujitsu2456]

chris dz ok thankd man i feel the same way about some youtube videos i like how you broke it down.

[@XiiLLy]

I have used this sealant (rubber) first heavy rain, and headlight was foggy. Next step is take the hammer and smash them both, buy new lights. Problem with that sealant is that Sun can melt it.

[@chrisdz]

phantom 3 bihac did you previously have moisture in the headlight? I haven’t ran into issues with this sealant

[@XiiLLy]

@@chrisdz yes, moisture was the reason for opening it.

[@XiiLLy]

@@chrisdz I have just finished glueing them together 5 mins ago, now I've used windshield glue.

[@Snobonical]

dope vids man new subscriber

[@chrisdz]

vSno Mute_Sno thank you man. Appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@jackkiefer569]

Hey great video, when I opened my headlights it looked (and felt when i was opening them) like my existing sealant was super dry, and hard to remove. There is an insane amount of reside still in there that is just stuck really bad. I don’t have enough room to fit the new sealant in and I tried making a thin roll of the new sealant but it still doesn’t close. it’s too thick with the existing stuff. should I just use what’s in there? not sure what to do.

[@chrisdz]

i would get as much old sealant out as possible and put as much new sealant in that you can.. you can also use some clamps in areas of the lens that wont get messed up, to help pull it closed.. and get the screws started.. then you can eventually start tightening the screws down to pull it closed more

[@jackkiefer569]

chris dz yeah i ended up getting a decent amount in but wondering if it would be worth lining the cracks outside with some sort of weatherproof rtf. not trying to take any risks haha

[@terryle2396]

How long did you use your heat gun when you resealed your headlights?

[@chrisdz]

terry le I don’t have a time.. just do it long enough to heat the sealant up.. and make sure to not melt the plastic on the headlight housing

[@WeAreLeviticus]

bro your a cool as dude thanks for the video

[@Drazx3]

I'm going to have to do this, the previous owner didn't seal one of my headlights properly. It's sticking out, and there's a gap sticking out causing it to fog up.

[@chrisdz]

Just try to get all the moisture out when you have it open, or it will fog up again

[@blackhawk84294]

I know this video is old but when you did the Clight did you have any LED headlight warnings? I sent my limited headlights out to circuit demon and they did amber delete Clight and the changed out the projector lens. All my lights work perfectly but I am getting a warning on the dash

[@chrisdz]

no, i never got any warning lights. might be something simple like a resistor or something like that. maybe the car thinks a bulb is blown so you're getting a warning

[@blackhawk84294]

@@chrisdz well thank you for the feedback they are going to take care of it and see if it’s the headlights. Maybe I could have done something on my end before sending them out

[@coderojo]

Hey nice vid, which Wagner heat gun model did you use?

[@chrisdz]

thanks man. i bought that heat gun a realllly long time ago, so i dont know the model, but just about anyone off amazon will work.. key is to keep it moving so you dont burn anything

[@coderojo]

@@chrisdz Thank you!

[@Veron161]

How powerfull is you heatgun? How many W?

[@chrisdz]

i dont know off hand, but its just a standard wagner heat gun bought off amazon.. you could also throw the headlights in the oven on low heat for like 15 min to soften the glue

[@Veron161]

That was my primary plan, but my oven is too small for headlights. So I'm gonna build a heatbox and use my heatgun which is 1400W (I think a bit too strong to use directly)

[@chrisdz]

Veron161 as long as you keep the heat gun moving. You’ll be fine. Don’t keep in 1 spot for too long, or you’ll melt the plastic

[@briang7254]

Nice buddy, keep up the great work ! @spooling14 ✌