Baking Vs Cutting Headlights

lDejavul · 07-10-2019, 04:52 PM

I ordered some of the diode dynamics rgbw headlight upper and lower DRLs. I remember when I first started looking at the DRLs people were saying they couldnt get them to bake open. Now I see that oracle has instructions to bake and cut. Has anyone baked the headlights on the 6th gen with any success. Should I try baking before cutting? Is there any downside to trying to bake them first? Also any recommendations on a sealant. I know if I cut I am going to have to use some kind of rtv since I wont be able to use butyl tape.

red_johnny · 07-11-2019, 06:06 AM

The shop that did mine cut them and sealed them back closed. From everything I researched when I was looking at doing this pointed to cutting was the better option as people were getting mixed results with baking.

Oramac2016 · 07-11-2019, 01:02 PM

Cutting is easier to me. Seems like a lot more work when baking. I tried to bake on some older headlights years ago and it didnt work out. Ive used the cut method ever since.

lDejavul · 07-11-2019, 01:29 PM

cutting it is. I'm just going to grab some of the gorilla rtv from lowes and seal them with that.

Oramac2016 · 07-12-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lDejavul

cutting it is. I'm just going to grab some of the gorilla rtv from lowes and seal them with that.

Just lay some painters tape where u dont want the rtv to go. Then pull it off before it dries. Also, make sure you dont touch the inside of the headlight lens. You can blow dust off but dont try to clean it with anything.

Camaro_QC · 07-13-2019, 12:58 PM

On my Tiburon when I added some halo I baked it and it worked perfectly. A little more work but way cleaner results.

IrocTodd · 03-10-2021, 08:54 AM

does the front bumper cover have to be removed to remove the headlights & drl's to install the diode dynamics

Camaro_QC · 03-11-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by IrocTodd

does the front bumper cover have to be removed to remove the headlights & drl's to install the diode dynamics

Yes

hunt_ak · 07-23-2021, 10:52 AM

How did this end up going? Any photos from your process?

22Anthony22 · 10-13-2021, 10:45 PM

I wish someone would post a video on where to cut

MakCamaro · 10-14-2021, 01:46 AM

That, plus do you use a dremel or a soldering iron to cut open the headlights?

07-10-2019, 04:52 PM	#1
lDejavul Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 621 View My Garage	Baking Vs Cutting Headlights I ordered some of the diode dynamics rgbw headlight upper and lower DRLs. I remember when I first started looking at the DRLs people were saying they couldnt get them to bake open. Now I see that oracle has instructions to bake and cut. Has anyone baked the headlights on the 6th gen with any success. Should I try baking before cutting? Is there any downside to trying to bake them first? Also any recommendations on a sealant. I know if I cut I am going to have to use some kind of rtv since I wont be able to use butyl tape. __________________ Adrenaline Red 20" 5 Spoke Black Black Side Spear Dual Mode Exhaust MRC Splash Guards 1G1FG1R74G0124089

07-11-2019, 01:02 PM	#3
Oramac2016 Drives: 2016 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 392	Cutting is easier to me. Seems like a lot more work when baking. I tried to bake on some older headlights years ago and it didnt work out. Ive used the cut method ever since. __________________ 2016 Summit White 1LT RS, Brembo Brakes, NPP Exhaust,Front Glowtie, Rear Red Glowtie, Adrenaline Red Interior

07-11-2019, 01:29 PM	#4
lDejavul Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 621 View My Garage	cutting it is. I'm just going to grab some of the gorilla rtv from lowes and seal them with that. __________________ Adrenaline Red 20" 5 Spoke Black Black Side Spear Dual Mode Exhaust MRC Splash Guards 1G1FG1R74G0124089

07-13-2019, 12:58 PM	#6
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,660	On my Tiburon when I added some halo I baked it and it worked perfectly. A little more work but way cleaner results. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

10-14-2021, 01:46 AM	#11
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 806	That, plus do you use a dremel or a soldering iron to cut open the headlights? __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

07-11-2019, 06:06 AM	#2
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	The shop that did mine cut them and sealed them back closed. From everything I researched when I was looking at doing this pointed to cutting was the better option as people were getting mixed results with baking.

03-10-2021, 08:54 AM	#7
IrocTodd Drives: 18hyperbluzl1/22C8 Join Date: May 2017 Location: CT Posts: 72	does the front bumper cover have to be removed to remove the headlights & drl's to install the diode dynamics

07-23-2021, 10:52 AM	#9
hunt_ak Drives: 2016 SS 2SS Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Alaska Posts: 53	How did this end up going? Any photos from your process?

10-13-2021, 10:45 PM	#10
22Anthony22 Drives: 2016 1LT V6 RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1	I wish someone would post a video on where to cut

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