Black Housed Headlights & HIDs
09-11-2006, 04:06 PM
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Black Housed Headlights & HIDs
i'm planning on black housing my headlights this weekend and i was wondering how this will effect the light output of my HIDs. i know that blackhousings will get rid of the glare, but what else can i expect? i've looked through some old threads but found some conflicting info.
09-11-2006, 04:09 PM
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You're not repainting the reflectors, just the housings on the outside, you shouldn't have any problems, just make sure to use a high temp paint.
i have blk housings and hid's no probs. do it, do it nowTrending Topics
09-11-2006, 11:48 PM
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nice. i think i might tint the corner lense as well. projectors would be great but i think they would look really out of place on my car as its pretty much stock 
09-12-2006, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
mine and klepto's hid's with blkhousing. i want projectors now though
09-12-2006, 08:56 AM
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Questions: how do you guys remove the housings? (link to a walkthrough w/ pics would be greatly appreciated 
) What tools do you need? What type of paint to use? recommended place to buy? and how does oven-baking work?
thanks in advance...
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) What tools do you need? What type of paint to use? recommended place to buy? and how does oven-baking work?thanks in advance...
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09-12-2006, 09:19 AM
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09-12-2006, 10:43 AM
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if you search you can find a more detailed DIY with pics on how to remove the bumper. i believe the write up was done by orlando3.0
09-16-2006, 11:40 PM
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so i did my blackhousings today. it was a mission. came out nice but i must have done a bad job sealing it up and i have some condensation in my headlights. so i get to do it all over agian next weekend 
i used regular silicone sealant. is there anything else that anyone could reccomend for me to use?
i used regular silicone sealant. is there anything else that anyone could reccomend for me to use?
09-16-2006, 11:51 PM
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Use more sealant, LOTS more sealant
09-17-2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by herbalist
i thought i did. it was everywhere. 
09-17-2006, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by herbalist
ya the condensation is not cool. but otherwise i'm happy with the way it looks.
Can't wait to see it
09-17-2006, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NauTiC*
Pics pics pics!!
09-17-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Recnelis
holy mother of god klepto has got some dirty headlamps
Was thinking the same thing 
Hey herb, make sure you get the water/condensation out of there b4 you reseal them, you'll thank me later, heat gun or hair dryer ftw. Also, make sure the backs where your bulbs go in are secure too, or you could get condensation through there.
09-18-2006, 05:13 PM
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so i'm just about to reseal my headlights and i've noticed that i've lost a few of the rubber vent tubes that are on the back of the headlight. how important are these things? should i worry about condensation getting in through the holes? should i seal the hole up? 
09-18-2006, 10:24 PM
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nevermind i found them. a tip for anyone doing this DIY be careful of what you use to clean the inside of the lense. use something non-abrasive to clean it or you may damage the lense. like me.
09-18-2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by herbalist
so i did my blackhousings today. it was a mission. came out nice but i must have done a bad job sealing it up and i have some condensation in my headlights. so i get to do it all over agian next weekend i used regular silicone sealant. is there anything else that anyone could reccomend for me to use?
i used regular silicone sealant. is there anything else that anyone could reccomend for me to use?
09-18-2006, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by herbalist
nevermind i found them. a tip for anyone doing this DIY be careful of what you use to clean the inside of the lense. use something non-abrasive to clean it or you may damage the lense. like me.
09-18-2006, 10:44 PM
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ya i just finished resealing them. did a much better job this time so i shouldn't have anymore condensation 
. but ya i kinda facked up the inside of one lense. its a little foggy. but at the same time its not that bad compared to what i've seen other headlights looking like. but blackhousing are sick so i'm pretty hyped with the way it looks. i'll try to post some pics tomorrow.
. but ya i kinda facked up the inside of one lense. its a little foggy. but at the same time its not that bad compared to what i've seen other headlights looking like. but blackhousing are sick so i'm pretty hyped with the way it looks. i'll try to post some pics tomorrow.
09-18-2006, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by herbalist
ya i just finished resealing them. did a much better job this time so i shouldn't have anymore condensation . but ya i kinda facked up the inside of one lense. its a little foggy. but at the same time its not that bad compared to what i've seen other headlights looking like. but blackhousing are sick so i'm pretty hyped with the way it looks. i'll try to post some pics tomorrow.
. but ya i kinda facked up the inside of one lense. its a little foggy. but at the same time its not that bad compared to what i've seen other headlights looking like. but blackhousing are sick so i'm pretty hyped with the way it looks. i'll try to post some pics tomorrow.
