Joey Mod

[@diydubs]

The same as before, there is no decline in light output. This is why it is important to mask off the reflector. By doing so you ensure that the light output is not compromised.

[@diydubs]

If you feel sanding I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. The paint seemed to adhere fine for me without it. But remember the paint will be protected by the lens so there is no direct exposure to the weather, and lower likelihood of peeling.

[@diydubs]

I did not scrape out my old silicone but you certainly could if you intend to replace it with new silicone. As long as there is a good seal between the lens and the housing!

[@eliteemerz]

No prep work needed (sanding?). I feel like the paint would peel since it's got nothing but smooth plastic to stick to

[@diydubs]

@TheHonestTheist haha you had to smash the lens to take it off?? Did you heat up the glue in an oven or with a heat gun?

[@benjokazooie]

very informative, should the door on oven be closed for the min to min and a half. looks very symmilar to the golf mk4 anniversary, thats what i have and vw want an extortionate ammount of money to replace them, this is a pretty cheap option in comparison. love it!

[@spraypaintandmarkers]

Looking forward on doing this! Just one question! Can I use plastidip instead of spraypaint ? Annually I do revision on my car and I'm afraid that black headlights would make me fail the revision. Revision guys would say that it's not accepted. Spain has a lot of laws on car customization. Removing plastidip is much easier than buying and putting stock headlights back! Thanks! Hopefully I'll get an answer soon!

[@diydubs]

+spraypaintandmarkers Hi there! I don't foresee any issues with using plastidip instead of spraypaint. That should work just fine!

[@diydubs]

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[@incomingministries]

apparently a different, tougher glue in europe, be warned! Have to smash and replace....

[@bachlr3252]

hey man great video what exactly did you use for the sealant should it be specific

[@diydubs]

Hey thanks, you actually may be able to reuse the original sealant if there is enough left over. If not, you can try Morimoto RetroRubber Butyl Glue. This is an OEM-style sealant designed specifically for use in headlights: www.theretrofitsource.com/accessories/build-materials/morimoto-retrorubber-butyl-glue.html Alternatively, you can try OCI BUTYL GLUE, for those who don't like the harder, more OEM-like consistency of the RetroRubber and prefer the softer OCI: www.theretrofitsource.com/accessories/build-materials/oci-butyl-glue.html And here's a video on how to apply it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqapiYyIqcShepI Hope this helps!

[@benjokazooie]

also...plastic covers? the lens on mine are glass...

[@McCheeseKid]

Is there a specific reason why you used Enamel? I always wondered - and never found an understandable answer on Google, what the difference between regular spray paint, enamel, and lacquer are... do you know?

[@diydubs]

Hi +McCheeseKid According to doityourself.com, it appears lacquer paint is outdated, expensive, and has given way to enamel: www.doityourself.com/stry/enamel-paint-vs-lacquer-paint

[@jayculver7483]

How do I remove glass lenses tried oven and hairdryer didn't work

[@diydubs]

@stuart davies I don't remember haha I'd estimate an hour or so... Depends on how many beers your have :P

[@heiselfa]

How well do the headlights light up the road after this mod?

[@austinbrash33]

what paint was this? Dupli-Color What?

[@stickhrk]

did ur lights fog up after u put them back on? or was it just a bad photo

[@diydubs]

The photo at 4:04? If so, that's simply a bad/scratched/worn out lens cover. It needs restoration. There was no fogging caused by the Joey mod.

[@stickhrk]

Kyle Steinle ah thats cool, was worried about fogging the lights up. Thanks for the reply :)

[@diydubs]

***** You're welcome, thanks for watching :D And no worries, just make sure you have a good seal when you put the lens cover back on. Best of luck!

[@454streetracer]

damn to think i paid 110 bucks for headlight that look like that

[@S7RIKEFORCE2]

thank you good citizen for you thought full video. cleveland

[@stumdavies]

how long did the mod take you?

[@diydubs]

Black Acrylic Enamel.

[@mehrzad2200]

nice video, I am about to do it :D

[@diydubs]

Thanks! Go for it, have fun!

[@rkon1000]

was this gloss black or matte?

[@diydubs]

I believe it was a matte black.

[@incisive92]

How is the lights after this mod? Is the light beam good?

[@diydubs]

The light beam is not affected. Only the bezel is to be painted, not the reflector.

[@Onry1]

Did U even scuff the chrome you were painting? How well did it stick?

[@diydubs]

+Onry1 Nope I did not scuff the chrome before painting. It seemed to stick just fine, it's still there 6 years later.

[@Onry1]

glad it worked...

[@diydubs]

***** Thanks! Best of luck!

[@LCFZ17]

+Kyle Steinle what paint did you used?

[@diydubs]

iAmLVQ G Dupli-Color Acrylic Enamel, see the very beginning of the video at 0:11.

[@JordanTucker]

@polo17red i sanded mine a little with really fine sand paper haha

[@eugenflorin6630]

I Valeo and I understand that can not be loosened....only broken ???

[@diydubs]

eugen florin Hey there, I'm sorry but what is it that you understand cannot be loosened? I did not break anything during the process.

[@cristianostasu]

+eugen florin eu am valeo si pe faza lunga am bec h1, vad ca el are h7...

[@eugenflorin6630]

+ostasu cristian ...mda..am vazut ca omul habar nu are!

[@diydubs]

+eugen florin Bună ziua, vă mulțumesc pentru comentarii . Vă mulțumim pentru Google , eu pot vorbi acum limba ta . Ne pare rău pentru orice confuzie în comunicarea noastră anterioară . Se pare că luminile pe care le dețineți sunt făcute de Valeo , iar luminile mele sunt făcute de Hella . Aceasta este diferența , iar acum am înțeles . Din moment ce luminile mele sunt Hella , eu nu a trebuit să rupă nimic . Niciodată nu am făcut această modificare cu lumini Valeo . Așa că , din păcate, nu pot oferi un sprijin pentru ei . Tot ce pot face este de a oferi farurile pentru tine . Dacă v-ar dori sa cumpere farurile Hella , îi voi vinde pentru tine . Dacă nu, asta este bine . Vă doresc mult succes cu proiectul dumneavoastra . Mulțumiri.

[@Corkoth55]

press n seal took the fucking silver paint off the rings that it didn't want to paint black. how did it not happen to you?

[@diydubs]

sorry, no fucking clue.

[@Corkoth55]

really quite depressing. but you cant see it from far :)

[@diydubs]

Haha that's good at least... do they make chrome/reflective spray paint? I think so... maybe if you're daring enough you could try that?

[@Corkoth55]

i don't dare. i'd have to seal the lenses back on again, and tbh that's the last thing i need haha!

[@eugenflorin6630]

Headlights is valeo or hella?

[@diydubs]

eugen florin They're the stock headlights that came with the car :)

[@cristianostasu]

+Kyle Steinle soo... valeo or hella?

[@diydubs]

+ostasu cristian I do not know. The lights are not with me at the moment. I can check them at a later time and respond back.

[@cristianostasu]

+Kyle Steinle thank You very much. i Heard about valeo that they open only with the hammer

[@diydubs]

ostasu cristian My apologies for the delayed response. I finally checked the lights, and they are in fact Hella.

[@joewontwice]

has anyone done these in white?

[@diydubs]

+Nay Cee Not too sure, probably maybe someone somewhere? Try it out and let us know how it looks! :)

[@diydubs]

+Nay Cee Found this, looks pretty cool! s574.photobucket.com/user/Paul_TDi/media/Car/MK4/HLtest1.jpg.html

[@diydubs]

@stuart davies I don't remember haha I'd esti