HID Projector Retrofiting
What is needed to start my OEM HID projector retrofit?
1. OEM HID Projectors Lens
2. HID Conversion Kit (2 Ballasts, 2 HID Bulbs, Wiring Harness (Optional in some cases)
3. Much thought and preparation (extremely important that you plan everything)
4. Ingenuity and detailed planning
What safety precautions do i need to take when working on headlights?
Most headlights seem to be composed of a fiberglass compound, that can be extremely irritating when inhaled. If you cut or grind these headlights, the grainy texture of the plastic sill cause it to become a very fine dust that can agitate the throat and compromise your respiratory stem. Therefore, you can either use a paper mask that aids against fiber glass or toxic dust, or you can get a respirator that is much more costly but safer. Second, goggles are necessary to keep the tiny shards of glass off of your cornea. Third, wear garments that cover you skin and if you are extremely sensitive, wear gloves and a neck cover.
Advantages of Projector Headlights
In the world of technology, the projector is not a new invention. Modern projector units have existed since the early 1920′s. They have existed as long as slides (still photos) and movies have been shown. The technology actually belongs to the AV (Audio/Visual) world, but arrived in the automotive industry in the early 1990′s.
What is a curved lens?
The term “curved lens” is used for simplicity. The optical name for it is “Plano convex”. One side is plano, the other is convex. Another commonly used name is ellipsoidal lens. It is also called a collector lens, because it collects light rays to a concentrated beam. They may seem very propitiatory, but if look around, you will find single, generic curved lenses in various sizes available. For example, sells 3″ Ellipsoidal lenses.
The automotive projector unit
The reflector gathers as much light as possible so that it passes above the cutoff shield and gets evenly spread out by the curved lens:
