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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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well i want to black out my housing but im scared to mess up cause i cant afford another pair of headlights. so i was wondering if theres a DIY black housing? ive tried searching all night and i havent fonund one with pictures... any help would be nice thanks
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Old May 27, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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try searching in the TL forum. i think i remember seeing it there. while your blacking them out you might as well clear them too
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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Take them out... disassemble the HID's and put them safely aside.

Heat gun around the edges of the lamps, don't concentrate too much on one spot or you'll bust your lamps. Gently pry it apart.

Make sure the black-goo doesn't get on the the reflective chrome.

Mask off. Paint. Dry. Use plumbers sealant silicone to seal up. Heat up the edges again and press the lense and housing together. Cure for 24 hours. Reinstall.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
Take them out... disassemble the HID's and put them safely aside.

Heat gun around the edges of the lamps, don't concentrate too much on one spot or you'll bust your lamps. Gently pry it apart.

Make sure the black-goo doesn't get on the the reflective chrome.

Mask off. Paint. Dry. Use plumbers sealant silicone to seal up. Heat up the edges again and press the lense and housing together. Cure for 24 hours. Reinstall.
at home depot they sell a caulk for LEXAN it's by the plexy glass
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Clearing Accord Headlights DIY:

http://www.abunchofcars.com/2006/05/...headlights.php

From the CL FAQ forum:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=headlight

Mattg's thread (pics are down now):

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=painted
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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so i can use a hair dryer instead of the oven right? cause the oven procedure scares me.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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I'd save up & get a pair of 03 black housings on Ebay or from the black market here.
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