Custom headlights by JnC, part III.
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Some people are assholes but seriously, quoting a whole post like that will not get you very far here. Quote only what you want to post, not an ENTIRE post as long as JnC posted. I try to be helpful to those who need help, but if you're an asshole back when there is no need to, that's when people don't help you.
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Some people are assholes but seriously, quoting a whole post like that will not get you very far here. Quote only what you want to post, not an ENTIRE post as long as JnC posted. I try to be helpful to those who need help, but if you're an asshole back when there is no need to, that's when people don't help you.
first off, it was an accident .. i'm new to the forum but didn't realize my mistake until after the fact. funny how i said i was only kidding with that reply, yet .. you're feeling some type of way. it's not that serious..
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I think it's too late to edit. I think it gives you 5 mins after you post to edit.
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Ask a mod to delete it. For future reference, the edit button is down next to the "Thanks/quote botton" in the bottom right.
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Some of the recent work
I havent been that active at taking pictures/details lately as I usually am but here are some pictures of some of the most recent Acura projects.
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Type S headlights
Blacked out V2 gloss black
ZKW-R lenses
hidden single LED halo (inspired by jptls04's headlights)
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Type S Headlights
Hybrid TL projectors
ZKW-R lenses
USR Clear diffusers
Blacked out V2 gloss black
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07-08 Base model headlights
Blacked out V2
USR clear diffusers
Matte Black
ZKW-R lenses
Painted chrome strip
Quad MH1 projector retrofits are available as well now.
MH1 kit cost -- $250 (includes projectors, ballasts, bulbs, harness)
Total labor is $350 which would include labor for blacked out or cleared set up.
PM: Here on Acurazine
Text: (Five Zero Eight) Three Six Zero - Eight Three Two Zero
Email : rook786(at)aol(dot)com
Details
Type S headlights
Blacked out V2 gloss black
ZKW-R lenses
hidden single LED halo (inspired by jptls04's headlights)
Details
Type S Headlights
Hybrid TL projectors
ZKW-R lenses
USR Clear diffusers
Blacked out V2 gloss black
Details
07-08 Base model headlights
Blacked out V2
USR clear diffusers
Matte Black
ZKW-R lenses
Painted chrome strip
Quad MH1 projector retrofits are available as well now.
MH1 kit cost -- $250 (includes projectors, ballasts, bulbs, harness)
Total labor is $350 which would include labor for blacked out or cleared set up.
PM: Here on Acurazine
Text: (Five Zero Eight) Three Six Zero - Eight Three Two Zero
Email : rook786(at)aol(dot)com
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Awesome work! I'm looking forward to having this mod done but others stand in the way for now. I'll be contacting you in a little while.
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04 TL headlights
Hybrid TL projectors (06+ bowls paired with 04 step style cut off shields and front lens holders)
Authentic ZKW lenses
Blacked out V2 (Matte Black)
Gloss black painted chrome strip and projector bezel
Painted fog light cover
Resurfaced front lenses
Phillips 85122+ bulbs
Type S clear diffusers.
04 TL headlights
Hybrid TL projectors (06+ bowls paired with 04 step style cut off shields and front lens holders)
Authentic ZKW lenses
Blacked out V2 (Matte Black)
Gloss black painted chrome strip and projector bezel
Painted fog light cover
Resurfaced front lenses
Phillips 85122+ bulbs
Type S clear diffusers.
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Those are the best ones I've seen yet. Wonder whose they are.
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Buff with meguiars m105 compound then polish with m205.
Once done, apply a sealer such as Wolfgang Plastik surface sealant.
I suggest Wolfgang as it can be easily applied and it lasts for months. I personally use SEM solaray system.
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JnC have you ever played around with the side mirror blinkers on the 07-08s
Smoking them out? CF inserts? Blacking them out? Anything like that
Smoking them out? CF inserts? Blacking them out? Anything like that
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The stock bulbs are Osrams? I was actually impressed with the light output of my car stock. I'm used to my Accord with DL50's in TSX projectors, and the TL isn't bad at all. It's probably worthwhile to swap some 85122+'s in there?
In case you're not aware, this is Eric (ericspda), the guy who refused to convert your GS tails over to LED 5 years ago. :runs:
In case you're not aware, this is Eric (ericspda), the guy who refused to convert your GS tails over to LED 5 years ago. :runs:
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if I remember correctly when looking into doing my own headlights I have found that the TLs have one of the best projectors on the market, i remember reading BMW and Lexus owners were looking to swap their light out for the TL projectors... just 2 cents
stock is Osram and most everyone loves the 85122+
JNC,
Do you have any pictures of an 04-06 headlight with the fog light area completely painted? preferably black? and since I am wishing for stuff any pictures of possible light output? trying to determine how diminished the light output would be for that area if totally blacked out..
stock is Osram and most everyone loves the 85122+
JNC,
Do you have any pictures of an 04-06 headlight with the fog light area completely painted? preferably black? and since I am wishing for stuff any pictures of possible light output? trying to determine how diminished the light output would be for that area if totally blacked out..
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JNC did my lights 2 yrs ago. I bought a pair of lights off Ebay and had them modify them for me. Then i took my 2005 TL lights out. If anybody wants them - the price is $700 for the pair - no broken tabs, nice and clean
773-733-6344 bogdan180@yahoo.com
Also have rear 2005 TL tail lights/ side marker lights
By bogdan180 at 2012-01-26
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773-733-6344 bogdan180@yahoo.com
Also have rear 2005 TL tail lights/ side marker lights
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Bogdan, that kind of posts goes in the Black Market.
I'll be wiling to see your modified lights though
I'll be wiling to see your modified lights though
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sorry about the posting - I figured this is where people are looking
700 is high - I think more like $450 is fair - I lost track with the TL (she's my winter car now)
Here are me headlights done by JNC
700 is high - I think more like $450 is fair - I lost track with the TL (she's my winter car now)
Here are me headlights done by JNC
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Wet sand with 400 -> 800 -> 1200 -> 2000 -> 3000 sand paper
Buff with meguiars m105 compound then polish with m205.
Once done, apply a sealer such as Wolfgang Plastik surface sealant.
I suggest Wolfgang as it can be easily applied and it lasts for months. I personally use SEM solaray system.
Buff with meguiars m105 compound then polish with m205.
Once done, apply a sealer such as Wolfgang Plastik surface sealant.
I suggest Wolfgang as it can be easily applied and it lasts for months. I personally use SEM solaray system.
By the way, when you break open the headlights, is there any collateral damage? Seals broken? Are they screwed together or glued? How do you reseal it?
btw, diamond cut #10 will take 2000 grit all the way up to a very high gloss. if anyone is curious. I have pictures. And like, orange peel in paint, I assume the discoloration on these plastics are surface only. I know 400 grit will scratch like hell on paint, it seems like it wouldnt be any differnt on glossy plastic. call me crazy.
Last edited by Chad05TL; 06-16-2012 at 09:46 PM.
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I forgot to ask, how much would it cost to make my headlights like this? I want you to paint into the fog light. essentially reducing the size of the fog light. I want the outter edge reduced. The fog light is too wide. Its much wider than the DRL and looks odd, comparitivly speaking. So, I want mine painted gloss blackon the tips of the edges but in a rounded edge manner that will give the appearance of a round DRL if you were to glance at it. It's all about color imaging. So, paint those wide edges of the foglight (which I never use) gloss black and image it so it appears to be smaller. In our minds, depth is color shading, and of course physical size is there too. But by painting the outter edges of that huge foglight, it can appear more fluid.. more like the DRL.. which is smaller in size. So, I say, do it by shading. So what would it cost to send me some like this below? Then I can return mine. I can send pics of mine if you want me to. My car has 66k miles. sits in the garage.
Paint out these wide edges! (see red line)
Paint out these wide edges! (see red line)
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The stock bulbs are Osrams? I was actually impressed with the light output of my car stock. I'm used to my Accord with DL50's in TSX projectors, and the TL isn't bad at all. It's probably worthwhile to swap some 85122+'s in there?
In case you're not aware, this is Eric (ericspda), the guy who refused to convert your GS tails over to LED 5 years ago. :runs:
In case you're not aware, this is Eric (ericspda), the guy who refused to convert your GS tails over to LED 5 years ago. :runs:
I ran 85122+ in my lights for all these years but recently upon the suggestion of Matt at TRS upgraded to Osram SVS' they are certainly brighter than the phillips but not bright enough to justify the $100 price difference.
I meant to PM you to figure out a turn signal set up for the TL headlights, something switchback style. May be mass market it, do I hear a group buy? PM me your number
if I remember correctly when looking into doing my own headlights I have found that the TLs have one of the best projectors on the market, i remember reading BMW and Lexus owners were looking to swap their light out for the TL projectors... just 2 cents
stock is Osram and most everyone loves the 85122+
JNC,
Do you have any pictures of an 04-06 headlight with the fog light area completely painted? preferably black? and since I am wishing for stuff any pictures of possible light output? trying to determine how diminished the light output would be for that area if totally blacked out..
stock is Osram and most everyone loves the 85122+
JNC,
Do you have any pictures of an 04-06 headlight with the fog light area completely painted? preferably black? and since I am wishing for stuff any pictures of possible light output? trying to determine how diminished the light output would be for that area if totally blacked out..
Being that there wont be any reflective area for the light to reflect off of I'd say that it would be considerably lower than OEM. A recommendation would be to paint it with high gloss hi temp black paint to keep some of the reflective properties in tact.
BOGDAN : i might txt you later as I need a passenger side headlight, only if you are willing to part .
I finished the project in one day, Thursday, for a local customer who picked up the lights without me being able to take pictures. Basically a third halo option for the TL crowd . SMD LED halos, thin as the CCFLs, dependable as the LEDs but bright as the HIDs .
Here is how they look on the 4G, install on the 3G is a pain in the ass as the circle is a complete O and has to be retrofitted in the bezel.
Chad05TL: I'll shoot you a PM shortly.
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The Darkness
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Seems like this darkness concept is becoming a crowd favorite. Here is a second request just finalized, I have two more after this to be finished in the upcoming weeks.
06 TL headlights
Blacked out V2 -- Matte Black
ZKW-R lenses
Painted fog light bulb cover, chrome strip, projector bezel -- Gloss black
Type S clear partially clear diffusers.
Seems like this darkness concept is becoming a crowd favorite. Here is a second request just finalized, I have two more after this to be finished in the upcoming weeks.
06 TL headlights
Blacked out V2 -- Matte Black
ZKW-R lenses
Painted fog light bulb cover, chrome strip, projector bezel -- Gloss black
Type S clear partially clear diffusers.
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Seems like this darkness concept is becoming a crowd favorite. Here is a second request just finalized, I have two more after this to be finished in the upcoming weeks.
06 TL headlights
Blacked out V2 -- Matte Black
ZKW-R lenses
Painted fog light bulb cover, chrome strip, projector bezel -- Gloss black
Type S clear partially clear diffusers.
Seems like this darkness concept is becoming a crowd favorite. Here is a second request just finalized, I have two more after this to be finished in the upcoming weeks.
06 TL headlights
Blacked out V2 -- Matte Black
ZKW-R lenses
Painted fog light bulb cover, chrome strip, projector bezel -- Gloss black
Type S clear partially clear diffusers.
The MATTE Black in these 2 pics don't look the same, but I think you call both Matte Black. So, I guess I would be more interested in the high gloss black. Because I wouldn't want mine to look like the top picture. The top pic looks almost gray.
anyway