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Flushnismo 08-05-2011 07:07 PM

Do I like them? hell yes. Would I ever do it again? Probably not.. lol :mad: :tup: I also put on my front lip..but I didn't get any pics yet
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4...0/P1030951.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6...0/P1030960.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u...0/P1030963.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i...0/P1030964.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K...0/P1030966.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b...0/P1030965.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5...s800/photo.JPG

Brad370 08-06-2011 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Flushnismo (Post 1247563)

The blue surrounded by the black looks f'n sweet. Nice job.

Carbon_z 08-10-2011 10:57 PM

looks good...

MJB 10-30-2011 07:58 PM

Ok, so I just finished up blacking out my headlights. I used the heat gun method. Let me just say, doing this mod is not for the faint of heart. From start to finish took me about 11 hours. Separating the lens cover from the housing was no joke! Make sure you take a break every hour or so. I know for me if I'm working for to long, I'll get tired and run out of patience. Patience is key! I'm happy its finally over :happydance:. I think it came out really good. Would I ever do it again? HELL NO!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...txxx/003-1.jpg

atk0506 01-04-2012 03:21 PM

How much does this mod affect the brightness of the headlights?

simota1 01-04-2012 08:15 PM

it does not affect the brightnes of our lights because they are projectors...

Equinox 01-04-2012 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 1476302)
it does not affect the brightnes of our lights because they are projectors...

I concur.

The "Glass ball" in the headlights do all the reflecting.

xweaponx 01-29-2012 08:05 PM

I'm having some problems...
bumpers off, headlights off.
I heated the seal and pried it off on one which took FOREVER.
the plastic seems a little messed up :/ but im sure that I can heat it to form it back to how its supposed to be.
When I was separating the lens from the plastic housing, the outside of the headlight got scraped on the clear part :( i should be able to get that buffed out right?
For the next headlight I want to use the oven method but I dont know what all I have to take out before I put it in there.
Can anyone help? I couldnt figure out much without pictures on this one.
I really dont want to have to use the heat gun again. Its a PITA.

xweaponx 01-31-2012 02:55 PM

Bump?

Flushnismo 01-31-2012 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xweaponx (Post 1515637)
I'm having some problems...
bumpers off, headlights off.
I heated the seal and pried it off on one which took FOREVER.
the plastic seems a little messed up :/ but im sure that I can heat it to form it back to how its supposed to be.
When I was separating the lens from the plastic housing, the outside of the headlight got scraped on the clear part :( i should be able to get that buffed out right?
For the next headlight I want to use the oven method but I dont know what all I have to take out before I put it in there.
Can anyone help? I couldnt figure out much without pictures on this one.
I really dont want to have to use the heat gun again. Its a PITA.

If it's on the outside it should buff out.
All you have to take out to put it in the oven is the bulb and remove all the wires you can take off too.

simota1 01-31-2012 04:34 PM

check out caravanshakas diy he uses the oven method.... :tup:

N0SL3N 02-01-2012 09:40 PM

Does anyone know what sealant can be used that can also be re-opened?

I got some of the ultrablack but then read that it cannot be reopened once sealed, and I would like something less permanent. I know that I could try and use the existing sealant but I don't want to risk any leaks.

Ni55anPat 02-12-2012 07:08 PM

What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

MJB 02-12-2012 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 1540230)
What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

I think some people paint it... I left mine out.

Flushnismo 02-12-2012 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 1540230)
What did u guys do with the huge orange reflector? Paint over it ?

I tinted mine with vht nightshades paint. Looks a lot better IMO


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