240Z clear headlight covers project...all done

[A to Z]

Today I did my headlight cover project. I bought these clear covers from MSA (Motorsport Auto "The Z Store"). Cost was about 100 bucks. Because the rubber that goes around the edges of the covers adds a color I didn't want with the look of my car, I decided to forgo it, and just mout them up with a bit of an air gap around them. If I wanted to later, I could tape off the cover edge and the car edge, run a bead of clear silicone caulk, smooth it with a finger and then remove the tape to have a clean line only wide enough to fill the gap and let it dry....but I will see how this works first. If I want to wash the car and not get water in there, I could also quickly cover the gap with masking tape, wash the car and then remove the tape. They are made so you can use the tape to mount them, and I tried that, but then decided to go ahead and drill holes and I used the supplied chrome head screws they came with. Here are some install pics:

Edited August 19 by A to Z
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[jhm]

Lookin good, @A to Z!  But I think you may have gotten your text and photos mixed up.

 

I like that you installed the headlight covers without the rubber trim strip....I do mine the same way.  To me, it's a much cleaner look; as long as one takes the time and effort to install the covers with a good fit, as they often need some trimming, "massaging", etc to achieve a nice tight fit on the headlight bucket.  One small suggestion for your consideration:  if you used the supplied phillips head screws to secure the covers to the mounting clips, consider replacing them with allen head screws.  I know it's a tiny detail, but IMHO the allen head hardware looks more "mechanical" whereas phillips head looks more "household".  Again, a tiny, tiny detail...and probably just a personal preference of mine.

 

The car's looking great!!  Always enjoy seeing photos of it.  👍👍

[A to Z]

18 hours ago, jhm said:

Lookin good, @A to Z!  But I think you may have gotten your text and photos mixed up.

 

I like that you installed the headlight covers without the rubber trim strip....I do mine the same way.  To me, it's a much cleaner look; as long as one takes the time and effort to install the covers with a good fit, as they often need some trimming, "massaging", etc to achieve a nice tight fit on the headlight bucket.  One small suggestion for your consideration:  if you used the supplied phillips head screws to secure the covers to the mounting clips, consider replacing them with allen head screws.  I know it's a tiny detail, but IMHO the allen head hardware looks more "mechanical" whereas phillips head looks more "household".  Again, a tiny, tiny detail...and probably just a personal preference of mine.

 

The car's looking great!!  Always enjoy seeing photos of it.  👍👍

Geez, thanks for saying something....I got the posts crossed!  Appreciate the kind words.  I don't need water tight, as the car is just a "nice day" toy!