A master class on how to make LED headlights with your own hands will probably be of interest to many car enthusiasts. Because every driver, as a rule, wants his car to look unique and original. And external elements of tuning are not only an interesting and exciting activity, but also a way of artistic self-expression, further emphasizing the advantages of the car and its owner. On some features, it would seem that you spend a minimum of time, money and effort, but as a result you get maximum efficiency and originality of the solution.
DIY LED headlights, of course, belong to such car improvements and modifications available to every driver. This in no way detracts from the merits and moral satisfaction of the work performed.
LED tuning
Working on car headlights is a fairly common method of tuning. Because as soon as you change the light, the appearance of the car changes. You can modify the optics using various methods. Insert xenon, LEDs, make eyelashes, “angel eyes”. What to choose is the owner’s task. And anyone can cope with the task, even a beginner. Let's look at a few ways to improve the headlights for your car.
Tools for work
Before you start tuning Granta headlights (or any other model) with your own hands, you need to understand what tools you will need in this matter. And, by the way, there are quite a lot of them:
- Industrial dryer;
- Fiberglass;
- Detergent and some wipes;
- Sanding paper;
- Cleaning agent;
- Rubber squeegee;
- Epoxy adhesive;
- A sharp knife with a thin blade;
- A set of keys for removing and installing optics;
- Household sprayer;
- Masking tape;
- Marker;
- Paint and varnish products of any color;
- Fiberglass scissors.
Let's get started
We remove the headlight from its location. We peel off the sealant. Let's analyze the design. With a marker we mark the places on the case where the diodes will be inserted.
to connect resistors to the diodes
, protecting against short circuit. We use a soldering iron to solder it into the circuit using connecting wiring. Checking the operation of the LEDs.
We connect the lamps inserted into the designated sockets. We seal it with sealant and install it in its place.
Instead of individual diodes, you can use heads or ready-made LED strips.
Which chandelier to put on an SUV
There are a huge number of LED headlights available in the market these days. There are headlights in the form of a long beam, in which many diodes are installed in one or several rows. Some of the best diodes are those from Philips, Osram, CREE and Epistar. Many manufacturers of additional light use these LEDs. They can be of different powers. Therefore, their quantity in one product may vary.
A chandelier can be a single LED beam or consist of several lights. Beams can be straight or curved. Curved beams illuminate a wider area. When using several flashlights, the middle ones are directed forward, and the outer ones are turned slightly to the sides, which also gives a wider lighting angle. When choosing a chandelier with several lanterns, you should take into account their total power.
Angel eyes
For a car with rounded optics, angel eyes (like on a BMW) are a rather original and acceptable solution. To complete the work we will need: plastic tapes (like on blinds), LEDs, pliers, a jar for formatting, sealant for filling.
First, soften the plastic (in boiling water). And then we bend the ribbons around a round tin container. We drill holes at the ends of the tapes. We connect the LEDs with resistors (1 resistor for 2 LEDs, for a total of 8 diodes) and insert them into the rings. To make the light brighter, you can make notches in the plastic. Let's check how the innovation works. We insert a plastic stick with diodes into the headlight. Fill it with sealant and insert it into the dislocation location. Let's check the work again.
How to profitably exchange a used car
To guarantee the legality of the used car exchange service and its objective cost, the purchase and sale process should be carried out at a trusted auto center. Here the client will be offered:
- Diagnostics of the old model, on the basis of which its cost will be determined;
- Selection of cars for exchange, completely new or with a clean mileage history: all cars undergo forensic examination, therefore the car dealership will never sell a car with a “dark past”;
- Legal support of the transaction: the client enters into a notarized agreement and, if necessary, can use the credit services of the car dealership’s partner bank;
- Efficiency of the service: the client does not need to look for buyers for his vehicle; he does not need to settle issues with the traffic police or the bank. The listed functions are the task of the auto center.
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Thus, with minimal documents, it is possible to buy an improved car within one to three days. The used car exchange service makes it possible to regularly change the owner’s vehicle fleet by purchasing its best models.
Application of LED in cars
LED products have not bypassed the industry of cars and accessories for them. Each subsequent generation of cars had more and more LED light sources in its configuration.
Initially, they were installed to illuminate the dashboard and display on it, interior lighting, and light when opening doors. When it was possible to achieve high brightness readings, they began to be installed as side lights, brake lights, and DRLs. The pinnacle of development was LED low beam/high beam lamps. The special design of the luminous element, power supply, and cooling made it possible to achieve this goal.
LEDs have advantages over incandescent lamps:
- Lights up instantly;
- consume low current;
- provide a bright luminous flux.
Unfortunately, LEDs are very demanding on the stability of the supply current. While driving, the on-board voltage can vary from 13 to 14.7 volts, depending on the engine operating mode.
What to choose
There are no clear recommendations for choosing and installing additional light. But you should take into account the basic rules of installation and connection. Based on this, you can choose the appropriate option for yourself. Installation location on a special cross member or on the trunk. Or even install one LED beam. It all depends on your wishes and your financial capabilities. Good choice and bright roads.
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