how to make CUSTOM HEADLIGHTS Without Spending BIG $$$

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Жыл бұрын

#4x4 #4wd #diy
This episode we transform the front of the Patrol and bring it into the modern era with a very simple and cost effective mod! Not only does this look insane but it also brings the Patrol into the modern era!
Its actually crazy what a difference this mod made & once we finish off the front end it will all tie in perfectly, KEEEN!!
Also Changed up the editing style a fair bit in this so let me know if you enjoyed it! Cheers guys!
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@davidball. Жыл бұрын

Your the only 4x4 channel I still watch. Like I have said in other videos your budget friendly and realistic approach without biased product reviews makes me happy. Just great editing and all around absolute legend.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps David, that’s a really nice comment 😆 glad you’re enjoying the episodes!!

@LifeInJambles 11 ай бұрын

@@BigBlackClock86imma have to check out what kinda suspension this is, but whether or not $10k is budget is kinda relative. Depends what you want it to do. If you're looking to hit big whoops and jumps that might be pretty reasonable. I know I've designed and parted out a 4-link that doesn't need to be as strong as that kinda thing and the parts, including relocating the gas tank, were around $2k, and that was with much less expensive shocks than you'd want for that kinda thing, since this was for a drift truck rather than a desert truck. I could see doing all four wheels in a beefier way costing $10k eeeeasily.

@thegamingchanel100 Жыл бұрын

just a tip for painting over the chrome you don’t even have to paint at all! if you put the parts in a bucket fully submerged in concentrated zep degreaser it actually strips off the chrome and leave you with black!

@LifeInJambles 11 ай бұрын

Yoooo MVP 👌👌👌

@mazdafy1428 10 ай бұрын

Yoo that's a good idea!

@hakimdurand8427 4 ай бұрын

Hmmmm so if I did this to my windowsills chrome on my accord it should black it out...? I was thinking to just spray plastidip on it incase u wanna go back chrome

@phicarious8814 3 ай бұрын

@@hakimdurand8427 I actually went with the vinyl strips. Found on Amazon, 4"x48" black rolls. I went with gloss black and it matches the body almost perfectly. You can always remove it whenever you want and it'll last for a good while. If you do decide to take this route, be extra cautious with cutting along the window base. I cut through a couple spots of that rubber strip that seals against the window and it drives me crazy lol. Just a suggestion!

@JesteringJohn Жыл бұрын

When doing plastics, you should always use a adhesion promoter before using a primer or sealer that way it is guaranteed to stick and not have cracking (what you saw)

@mathewgraham2876 10 ай бұрын

Thats what plastic primer is a adhesion promoter, if u put the plastic primer on too heavy it will crack

@jakesingleton8273 Жыл бұрын

Love the new style of editing! Production has really gone up from back in the day 🤙🏽

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input Jake!! I’m tryna pump it up a bit, genuinely enjoyed making this episode and doing the voice over!! 🤘

@chrissadventures6678 Жыл бұрын

Looks bloody mint bro. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks chris

@lukehutchinson6754 Жыл бұрын

Great work, really enjoy your DIY episodes as you break everything down very well. Looks great with the upgrade

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke!!

@Tanner731 Жыл бұрын

great job on these, I did my own as well for my 4runner (hilux surf) its an easy and rewarding project. for the chromed plastics you can actually just dunk them in purple power for a little bit and itll strip all the chrome off

@bavarianblessed Жыл бұрын

Couple of pointers about the paint Lacquer based primer/paint won't mix with enamels as you discovered so just verify what type you are buying to keep things compatible The paint job may have been dried completely but most paints need an additional cure time as well. This is important because the curing process can release gasses (off-gassing) that will haze the inside of the housing lenses and once they are hazed you'll never get them looking mint again. I usually bake painted parts in an oven at 200F for a few hours to expedite that process

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

That’s great advice mate!! Hopfully others will see! Thanks so much!

@jmac822 Жыл бұрын

Great episode, good coverage on the headlight upgrade. She looks mint😎👍

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!! Appreciate that!

@lancegardos9769 Жыл бұрын

Seen this rig go past me on wednesday near the sippy downs exit. Looks mint on the road

@jordanperi6763 Жыл бұрын

Loving the videos as always mate 👌🏼. Keep it up

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan!

@whippieboyz9787 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely crushed it mate, new editing style is mint I love it! Like all 68 other comments have said so far you’ve come a long way since day one mate 🤙🏼

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend! Appreciate it a lot! Keen to collab one day 🔥

@whippieboyz9787 Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe Would be epic mate! Keen for that as well 🤙🏼

@soithssdd3024 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids mate keep it up, just as good as might car mods and skid factory, all ways keeping simple and easy to understand

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps mate that means a lot!

@islanddre2467 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, it was the tutorial I now I know what needs to be done.

@teeh.2939 Ай бұрын

sick lights!

@SebasHenderson Жыл бұрын

I would love to see the light output in the road 🙌

@ggepp Жыл бұрын

Yer ok, I am sold on them haha. Great content mate, keep it up!

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!!

@lochieross899 Жыл бұрын

Came out really good mate! Will definitely watch this again when my gf gets a 4x4 🤘🏻

@gusjolley9795 Жыл бұрын

Good job they look sick🤟🏻

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!

@J-cos Жыл бұрын

Looks so sick great job I'd love to do that on my d40 but I'm just not confident enough I could pull it off.

@Onsonggarage Жыл бұрын

Looks unreal bro ! Will have to get you round to do mine 😅😂 quality editing aswell man love the episode

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆 thanks legend!

@Travelling-lifted Жыл бұрын

Looks so fricken tuff man, love this edit

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruben!!

@mickwhitehouse7537 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff mate

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks mick!!

@TheLeeman2011 Жыл бұрын

The one thing I enjoy about your content is that's so achievable for all of us. The new editing is mint to. Hope your channel blows up because you diffently deserve it.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps dude! Means a lot!! I’ll always stay true to approaching shit at a basic level ! I want to show everyone to jsut have a crack and build shit haha

@TheLeeman2011 Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe it has honestly made me want to just tackle fab projects. Keep being you and I reckon you'll end up big in no time

@capncrack181 Жыл бұрын

Use the heatgun for your heatshrink next time stops the heatshrink from burning also get some glue lined heatshrink works much better outside of the cab keeping the water out i picked up a assorted box for like 40 bucks from autobarn

@martyferry2678 Жыл бұрын

They look awesome

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty!!

@mrmusicmanic Жыл бұрын

Hey man, it’s looking great but I think it’s time to wrap it 👌

@michaelgordon9924 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm actually looking to do this to my ranger. But I've been too hesitant to do it myself. Btw love the bogan oven

@michaelgordon9924 Жыл бұрын

Also love the new editing

@tobywirken1485 Жыл бұрын

i like how you make cool mods to the car while somewhat cheap

@benkristyscott7200 Жыл бұрын

I love the content of the channel 😎😎😎

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!

@kenanschoon8585 Жыл бұрын

Waiting For My Projector Retro Fit In The Mail, I Think I Have Watched This Video About 30 Times Just Trying To Study Every Little Thing About This Before I Give It A Crack 😂😂

@chuckberry7692 Жыл бұрын

They ACTUALLY look awesome 🤘🇦🇺🍻🔥

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks chuck!

@keqrou 14 күн бұрын

Doing this next week, im on school holidays finally and im pulling my prado 120s bullbar off, then hesdkights out, then grille out, and tgen rhino rack off. Just ordered some angry eye BILED bushdoof 3 inch headlights and they come in 4 days hopefully. Bullbars gonna go gloss black and then roof rack is getting resprayed. Same with the grille, also getting gloss black, and then the headlights are also going gloss black with the bushdoof headlights. And i also have their 6ft RGB whip to go with it, cant wait for the lift kit to come too. The 0 offset 16 inch ATI beadlocks and 33 inch nitto ridge grappler sare also gonna make her look mint.

@BenMitro Жыл бұрын

"Sparky boom booms"...nice. I reckon the sanded back look on the chrome looked brilliant. Some clear over the top, job done. I was hoping to see low bean/high beam action :( perhaps on another episode? Nice job though - they do look different. Not sure what I prefer, but it is your 4b after all!🤔 Thanks for the step by step and pointers to remove the clear covers. The cardboard oven is effective, so thumbs up and thanks.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

I like the look with the white light on! Can’t wait to see it all tie in with the barwork I have!

@BenMitro Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe There is always one thing the viewer forgets, and you did mention it in the vid!

@thorrx7955 Жыл бұрын

Love the video mate just a note I forgot the name of the spray on stripper but you can get one that will take that chrome off. Ones off, get some model paint that has primer in it will make your life hell of a lot easier whilst giving you a better finish.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Fuck, wish I knew that!! Next time I’ll have to look into that!

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Very interesting idea

@sostv_ Жыл бұрын

Editing is MINTTTTT Lights look good too hehe

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Yeww! Stoked you like it bro!

@xtremekiz5278 Жыл бұрын

Looks good mate ! My 80 could do with a set of these to upgrade from candles 😂

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Bruh, definitely do it!! The candles are dangerous hey!

@fiapritchard905 Жыл бұрын

BEAUTAYYYYYY making moves bruh fk yeah so proud of you man

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!!

@fiapritchard905 Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe all good man I been living vicariously thru you since I sent my old girl to the shop lol stuff is so educational especially with this video I think the only other good video I seen on someone diying their own headlights was Austin Niemela Anyways forge on my friend we love ya

@jasonparker3173 11 ай бұрын

I'm going to try this with Cerakote C.

@alman6581 5 ай бұрын

Maaaate - one of the best vlog of this process I have seen...........and I have watched a few before diving in to do this myself. Thanks so much!

@AWModz Жыл бұрын

looks good

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!!

@synixn Жыл бұрын

Where’d your order the projector from? I’m gonna do the same thing u did to my car. Also does the projector run low and brights? I’m trying to get into lighting

@ashfrye8312 Жыл бұрын

Now you should paint the taillights to match 👌

@bigstickerperformance6670 Жыл бұрын

What an effort! Does look good, but how much did you save DIY? Just need to swap out the standard parkers to LED's to match then 👌

@avocadoarms358 Жыл бұрын

Seems that company only makes them for 4x4s do the kits fit other cars? Ones not listed in the site?

@higherwrldsprodction2955 Жыл бұрын

if the chrome bits are black plastic underneath you can let sit in Zep industrial de-greaser to eat the chrome, turning the part black.

@80nz4h5 Жыл бұрын

how did u hook up your DRL and indicators? I'm trying to do that atm

@pullingguard1527 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I was wondering and it’s probably something your asked a lot. How faithful are you in the reliability of your ZD 30?

@razzieman 10 ай бұрын

Hi mate i know its probably a long shot but do you have instructions on wiring the diy kits im pulling my hair out trying to work out what goes where

@harrisonphillips6966 Жыл бұрын

Rate the editing style, this vid is sick! I assume the new lights don’t rely on the reflector behind to shoot the light forward and that’s how you can get away with painting them?

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

That’s right! Projectors don’t require the light to bounce off them! Thanks for the input too!!

@domtrom6012 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to paint the inside black or can you leave it chrome ?

@charleslastname8587 Жыл бұрын

You can definitely use a drill to screw them on faster, just use one where you can change the amount of torque and put it on a low setting and just hand tighten.

@damien2359 Жыл бұрын

does the black paint stop it from projecting light as far??

@gtags84 Жыл бұрын

what’s the story with the Pcv valve setup mate and where’s it from?

@samsaro9021 Ай бұрын

This is my design that i made 3 years ago on my 2008 patrol

@kylelang2755 Жыл бұрын

Would you put a clear coat on ?

@faizfauzi6500 6 ай бұрын

the projector lens 2.5" or 3" ?

@brodycooper8791 Жыл бұрын

Will those lights work with any 4x4

@bendella8827 Жыл бұрын

Paint the grill black would look sick

@ehpomookunoo8283 Жыл бұрын

Is this legal to do in Victoria?

@SoloBench 6 ай бұрын

bogand up to the max

@paularmbrust2134 Жыл бұрын

Tip for you don't use silicon, but flashing sealant, better adhesion and flexibility, and heat cold resistance. Overall looks great though!

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip dude! I’m always a bit sus on silicone as it gasses a lot! Last time I used the gas destroyed me lenses from the inside, delaminated them

@paularmbrust2134 Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe of course, I've been fixing cars and homes my whole life, there's always new products and things to learn. I've learned to stay away from sicon adhesive on automotive unless I'm in a jam and need it temporarily.

@aussi5671 Жыл бұрын

Just needs the little parkers done now but she's mint

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Yeah they definitely need to be upgraded hey! Hahaha

@xtdman345 Жыл бұрын

What rims have you got?

@tobywirken1485 Жыл бұрын

hey what year is your gu patrol

@harrypatrol1751 Жыл бұрын

I did my S3 lightsaber a friends S4. My S3 didn't make that cracks but S4 did same as yours...

@andrewsmith3362 Жыл бұрын

Are they globes in the projector HID or LED?

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Hmm good question, not gonna lie to you! I dunno hahaha

@robbready6896 Жыл бұрын

Hey Aussie, Hey Aussie, how did u seperate the glue on the headlights? "Made a cardboard oven mate, nearly chucked her in the Barbie though heyyyy."

@THE_NORTH_WEST Жыл бұрын

Look really cool But, it's a shame they are not A.D.R compliant and in the small print on their web site they are labelled Off Road Use Only!

@vincem5 Жыл бұрын

gotta swap out the nissan parker lights with some brilliant white LED globes.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure!! Gonna get onto that asap!

@cameronwalmsley6571 Жыл бұрын

Its a cool look. But there is video edit software and apps out there to remove some of your f-ups.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

I like to leave them in to be honest

@arabianmallu7043 Жыл бұрын

i want them on mine

@Lukebarker_n70 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to blackout the grill and badges?

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Not sure yet! Gonna see when the barwork gets here!

@hsbashraf7907 4 ай бұрын

Why no one shows the light output with these

@Shayno92 Жыл бұрын

I know everyone is on the RGB train but in my opinion you can't beat a good shiny chrome headlight, especially when everything else on the car is chrome

@usrr.artzzz Жыл бұрын

ambush bullbar?

@micko_ Жыл бұрын

Cant seem to find phatgrips have u got a link cheers

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Contact them on Instagram @phatgrips

@micko_ Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe cheers fella not on insta cheers anyway

@84_curt 23 күн бұрын

I did something similar to the cardboard box but the only difference was I lined the cardboard box with aluminum foil then did it

@ramanjitsingh4340 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations it’s officially cop magnet

@dnawrapsatl Жыл бұрын

Is it me or did he leave out the part where he actually installed the rgb

@chucknorris2938 Жыл бұрын

Are you planning on painting the car a different colour, or looking at keeping the gold colour? Sick vid btw!

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Not sure yet!! Kinda digging the gold! Did think about doing the top half black!

@xaviergarner6349 Жыл бұрын

The irony of painting chrome parts black while wearing a chrome lyfe t-shirt

@cyclemoto8744 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the DIY kit costs $900 for 2 lights. Please tell me I'm wrong. If not, the prebuilt units for an extra $300 sure as hell looks like a better option after what I saw you go through. Thanks for the content.

@waterfield7871 Жыл бұрын

Its like 450 for a pair

@cyclemoto8744 Жыл бұрын

@@waterfield7871 Not saying any such info on the website. Shows a single headlight and no description of the contents of the listing. Assuming you're correct, that's gold!. Have you purchased a kit?

@psykro5735 7 ай бұрын

Great video however I don’t consider $500 cheap especially for diy headlights

@SacredHeart0520 Жыл бұрын

Primer prob dried to fast . Ornits a dry climate it shrunk to fast

@jd9810 Жыл бұрын

Are they ADR approved?

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Not exactly haha

@MrKrueger88 Жыл бұрын

Acrylic paint can go over enamel , but enamel can't go over acrylic .

@1234isthetime Жыл бұрын

I’ve loved everything you’ve done so far, but imo youve just ruined an expensive pair of factory headlights and made yourself a defect magnet haha Each to their own, love all ya vids though keep it up 👍🏻

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

I kinda agree in a way! It’s really nice to have factory finish ligjts but these also look really cool!! It’s nice to have good lights!

@wowyummyyy Жыл бұрын

Super 👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯😻😻😻😻

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥

@ZaKo76 Жыл бұрын

Are they legal?

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

I plead the 5th

@TRDGTT Жыл бұрын

looks like an autobot in disguise

@james915 Жыл бұрын

Mate can I buy your stock bumper? I am chasing one and just got scammed, so getting one from someone trusted would be bloody good.

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Hey James! It might be up for sale but heaps of people have already put bids on it!! How much are you willing to pay? Hahaha

@james915 Жыл бұрын

@@RoamLyfe hey man, thanks for replying! After getting scammed my budget is $350 😂

@jakecarpenter11 Жыл бұрын

looks lie you didnt let the primer solvent finish releasing mate. done it myself plenty of times.

@MrKrueger88 Жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention z they're actually illegal too

@lmaogpee1144 Жыл бұрын

Dope as fuk

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Dope as

@willrogers7443 Жыл бұрын

Will be good to do a night test with them mate. Another top vid thoe keep em coming

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Will keep youse updated, I was tryna pump this episode out as it was a long one to film!

@kalebgullan4157 Жыл бұрын

Anyone have complaints from the popo? 👮‍♂️ I wanna do this, also anyone know if indicators on rear have to be orange or is red ok

@Thewolverine691 Жыл бұрын

wow ol mate paid $470 for an installation kit

@MicahBell_1860 Жыл бұрын

The reason the reflectors are chrome, is to reflect the lighting, as bright as possible. Painting them matt black has dulled those lights by probably 75 to 90%. Are you going to detune your engine, put on a 1" exhaust, take a couple of gears out of the gearbox & take out the transfer case to reduce it to 2wd? Looks cool but!

@RoamLyfe Жыл бұрын

Hey mate! These are projectors, they don’t need the reflection as the project the light through the lense that is honeycomb! Old style lights and led replacements definitely need the chrome!

@MicahBell_1860 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm.......@@RoamLyfe Might need to do some research into all this new fangled stuff