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Old Sep 28, 2001 | 07:19 PM
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clear headlights?

I own a 2000tl i have clear tailights from the 2002 type s now i want to clear my headlights any ideas? thanks mike without breaking the plastic?
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Old Sep 28, 2001 | 07:55 PM
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You don't actually "break the plastic", the headlight is sealed by glue or silicone...what u do is heat the silicone or glue till it starts to melt and then take apart the headlights. It's actually alittle more complicated then just that...

Here's my cleared headlights.



And Blackshadow's
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Old Sep 28, 2001 | 09:06 PM
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Its really hard to do...if you don't properly reseal the headlights, water vapor will get in and wreak havoc with your HIDs. StreetEffectz does it for 125 I believe...or you can just put a sticker over it...forgot who did that though
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Old Sep 28, 2001 | 10:36 PM
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anyone know a place in NY that i could get it done and does anyone know what that blue light is across Blackshadow's
highbeam lights (look above) i think that is hot

-amit
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Old Sep 28, 2001 | 10:57 PM
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That "blue shadow" across blackshadows high beam is the reflection off his hyperwhite 9005 bulbs. That's what it looks like as the hyperwhite type bulbs are actually coated blue. It glows white when on..much whiter than stock bulbs.
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Old Sep 28, 2001 | 11:06 PM
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Bioyuki, Where is Streeteffectz located? I am looking for a place to do mine. If they do them, are they gaurenteed not to be goldfish lights? What kind of sticker did the person put on theirs? Im sure that will not be hard and expensive. I am looking for any way to get rid of the ugly amber reflectors. THANKS for any info.
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:15 AM
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Originally posted by hooked2TL
That "blue shadow" across blackshadows high beam is the reflection off his hyperwhite 9005 bulbs. That's what it looks like as the hyperwhite type bulbs are actually coated blue. It glows white when on..much whiter than stock bulbs.

That is not the reflection off the hyperwhite 9005 bulbs, if u look closely, he put a mini neon tube in this highbeam housing
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by badazzTL
Bioyuki, Where is Streeteffectz located? I am looking for a place to do mine. If they do them, are they gaurenteed not to be goldfish lights? What kind of sticker did the person put on theirs? Im sure that will not be hard and expensive. I am looking for any way to get rid of the ugly amber reflectors. THANKS for any info.

Iselin, NJ
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 10:29 AM
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Here is Do it for yourself for Clearing H/L.
¢Ñ Clearing H/L ¢Ð
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 06:49 PM
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"That is not the reflection off the hyperwhite 9005 bulbs, if u look closely, he put a mini neon tube in this highbeam housing"

AcuraTL,

Didn't notice it! Thanks for pointing it out
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 09:42 PM
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Originally posted by silfa718
anyone know a place in NY that i could get it done and does anyone know what that blue light is across Blackshadow's
highbeam lights (look above) i think that is hot

-amit
that's right guys that blue light across Blackshadow's TL is a neon light and not a reflection of his high beam bulbs...
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 10:27 PM
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Originally posted by bdimc2001

that's right guys that blue light across Blackshadow's TL is a neon light and not a reflection of his high beam bulbs...
Thanks for answering his question guys. I also have the blue reflection off of my hyperwhites.
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 10:37 PM
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It's extremely easy to do. The hardest part is getting the old silicone off. If you do that patiently then you will have no problem resealing it. I've done about 8 pairs including CL's, TL's and 02 TL's as well. Very simple and I'm the most mechanically handicapped person you will meet. I would help you since I'm in the nyc area, but I am currently up at school in upstate NY. If you would like any info, I can do this for a fee also, but mot looking to start a "business" Email if you need help or advice but like i said again..its relatively easy.

Jeremy
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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 08:31 PM
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Re: clear headlights?

Originally posted by MIKESTL
I own a 2000tl i have clear tailights from the 2002 type s now i want to clear my headlights any ideas? thanks mike without breaking the plastic?
Clear taillights?
You talking stock 02s right? If not, pic?

Dave
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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 09:44 PM
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anyone clear out headlights in Southern California? Do any of you know where i can get it done near San Diego or LA?
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