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A 355nation (CCP) presented by
draggin az
Project Name
How-to bake Your Headlights
Project Description
Removing the reflectors from your headlights for a clean look
Skill Level
Moderate
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet/GMC
Model: Colorado/Canyon
Year: Any
Engine: Any
Power windows: Any
Sun Roof: Any
Tool Needed
Oven
Baking Tray
Screw Driver
Butter Knife
Silicone
Project Time
1 hour or less
Project Cost
Effort
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This is a clip that you have to push there is 4 of them
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Behind the drl is a metel clip that you have to pull really, really hard in order to "unclip it"
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What is looks like "unclipped" now you have 5 of those. one on each side of the grille behind the drl and 3 on the bottom. if you pull down in the grille you can see them.
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Here is where they are located on the grille. Just pull hard insuring not to scratch anything. It is a lil bit of a pain in the butt getting this portion off.
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Headlights come off by these two 10mm bolts.
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Front end torn apart
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Clip to take the drl off the grille. Turn the grill to the side and on the other side of the grille you will have to "unclip it" from there. that is the mechanical part of it.
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Now from here preheat your oven to what ever the lowest setting is. mine just happened to be 170.
Let it bake in the oven for 20 min. Be careful taking out of the oven for it is hot. once you have it out put the next one in.
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I used a screw driver to pry all the sides lose then used a butter knife to loosen it even more. after it was good and lose I pried it apart using my hands.
The reflector in the headlights are clipped in. mine I just had to slide it to the side and it fell out.
As for the drl's the reflector is glued in. use a flat head wrapped in a towel so you don’t scratch it up and that’s what I did. just go along the sides and "lift" it up. DO NOT go underneath the reflector with the screwdriver.
HEADLIGHTS
Put back in the oven to let the old silicone soften up for 20 min. then use a flathead screw driver to "dig" out the old silicone. Then using black silicone...well silicone it back together. Squeeze it back together. For best results put back into the oven for 20 min. Take it out and squeeze again. Let them cool off the put them back on the truck. (I did this method with the white truck and they haven’t leaked yet)
Using the original black silicone put them back together. Bake them for another 20 min. once the 20 min is up squeeze them back together and let them set. I put them on the floor (carpet of course) and used my weight to compress them back together. I held them for like 2 min and let them set.
DRL
Are a little tricky getting back together. I let them bake after getting the reflector off for another 20 and cut the sealant out. Then I used black silicone not too much b/c it will squirt out of the sides and in the inside of the headlamp.
Clean up and get that front end back on your truck before your neighbors are wondering what you are doing!
Keep in mind that this is a risk. You risk scratching the chrome on your drl's, breaking something, or getting silicone every where. But isn’t mini truckin a risk all together? also remember to have fun. b/c that is what this is about. good luck!
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The community here at 355nation.net urges you to please use caution and seek professional assistance when performing modifications to your vehicle. Before attempting any modification it is advised that you refer to your Colorado or Canyon service manual or contact a certified mechanic as not all GMT355 trucks are the same. The staff and the associated members are in no way responsible for any damages, injuries or other harm inflicted to your vehicle or yourself which may result in attempting these modifications. The posts and content presented on this site reflect in no way the views of 355nation.net or it’s ownership.
A 355nation (CCP) presented by
draggin az
Project Name
How-to bake Your Headlights
Project Description
Removing the reflectors from your headlights for a clean look
Skill Level
Moderate
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet/GMC
Model: Colorado/Canyon
Year: Any
Engine: Any
Power windows: Any
Sun Roof: Any
Tool Needed
Oven
Baking Tray
Screw Driver
Butter Knife
Silicone
Project Time
1 hour or less
Project Cost
Effort
This is a clip that you have to push there is 4 of them
Behind the drl is a metel clip that you have to pull really, really hard in order to "unclip it"
What is looks like "unclipped" now you have 5 of those. one on each side of the grille behind the drl and 3 on the bottom. if you pull down in the grille you can see them.
Here is where they are located on the grille. Just pull hard insuring not to scratch anything. It is a lil bit of a pain in the butt getting this portion off.
Headlights come off by these two 10mm bolts.
Front end torn apart
Clip to take the drl off the grille. Turn the grill to the side and on the other side of the grille you will have to "unclip it" from there. that is the mechanical part of it.
Now from here preheat your oven to what ever the lowest setting is. mine just happened to be 170.
Let it bake in the oven for 20 min. Be careful taking out of the oven for it is hot. once you have it out put the next one in.
I used a screw driver to pry all the sides lose then used a butter knife to loosen it even more. after it was good and lose I pried it apart using my hands.
The reflector in the headlights are clipped in. mine I just had to slide it to the side and it fell out.
As for the drl's the reflector is glued in. use a flat head wrapped in a towel so you don’t scratch it up and that’s what I did. just go along the sides and "lift" it up. DO NOT go underneath the reflector with the screwdriver.
HEADLIGHTS
Put back in the oven to let the old silicone soften up for 20 min. then use a flathead screw driver to "dig" out the old silicone. Then using black silicone...well silicone it back together. Squeeze it back together. For best results put back into the oven for 20 min. Take it out and squeeze again. Let them cool off the put them back on the truck. (I did this method with the white truck and they haven’t leaked yet)
Using the original black silicone put them back together. Bake them for another 20 min. once the 20 min is up squeeze them back together and let them set. I put them on the floor (carpet of course) and used my weight to compress them back together. I held them for like 2 min and let them set.
DRL
Are a little tricky getting back together. I let them bake after getting the reflector off for another 20 and cut the sealant out. Then I used black silicone not too much b/c it will squirt out of the sides and in the inside of the headlamp.
Clean up and get that front end back on your truck before your neighbors are wondering what you are doing!
Keep in mind that this is a risk. You risk scratching the chrome on your drl's, breaking something, or getting silicone every where. But isn’t mini truckin a risk all together? also remember to have fun. b/c that is what this is about. good luck!
