where to get clear headlights?

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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where to get clear headlights?

Since now we know that Visionary Racing can't be trusted, where can we get the JDM headlights? I don't know if many shops would be willing to clear it, and I don't wanna risk breaking it by doing it myself.

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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I am guessing this is for an RL.
If it's just clearing your OEM lights you're referring to. You can do it. Trust me, once you're done with one you'll wonder what you were scared of to begin with. Get the nissan butyl rubber to ensure a good seal. Put in oven for 9 minutes at 190 degrees with no preheat. Open up and do your thing. Then press back together, then do the hairdryer method to get the humidity out of the light (read up on threads started by me in reference to condensation in lights).

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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You can clear them yourself. OR I got my directly from Japan.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Do them yourself. It is very simple. Mine is blacked out with that orange reflector ripped out
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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how do you take the orange reflector out? does it require removing the front bumper too?
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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1. Remove Bumper
2. Remove Headlight
3. Open a corona (Mandatory)
4. Place headlight in the oven for 15-20 mins @ 200 deg. .
5. Remove the headlight
6. Grab the corners and ply the headlight open
7. Take out the orange reflector
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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So the objective is so that others cannot see your indication? They should supply the RL like this in California - the drivers here don't seem to be smart enough to use the indicators and operate the phone!
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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turning signals are located under the daytime running lights
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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db22 do you even own a RL?

then you would know that is not the turn signal
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Plus, the signal bulb still lights up no matter what car it is.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Anyone have some orange reflectors they took out and dont want? I'm doing clear reflectors for a bunch of cars and would like to do it for this car as well as I am going to buy one next spring.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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db22 do you even own a RL?

then you would know that is not the turn signal
Yes, I'm sorry, it seems that everytime I use the indicators, I'm inside the car and cannot tell which bulb is illuminating!
A lot of cars sold in numerous countries subscibe to the rules that indicators must not only be seen from the front, they must also be seen from the side. I incorrectly assumed that Honda subscribed to this safety feature. (I know, they get around this law by having the indicator repeaters in the side mirrors).
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