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Old 09-12-2010, 07:00 PM
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removing orange reflectors from headlights
Has anybody got the orange reflectors in their headlights removed yet?
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Old 09-12-2010, 07:44 PM
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yes. kawloon did it and put in switchback led turn signals. they look amazing
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any photos? I'm thinking of removing the reflectors and leaving them as is after that. Would that look stupid?
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here is his diy
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-2009-2014-143/g-009-diy-cleared-headlights-2g-lots-pictures-767424/
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DONE and very pleased with the outcome.

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Looks good James.

Did you follow Kowloon's instruction? Did you insert a replacement reflector (clear instead of orange)?
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Originally Posted by 09TSXTech
Looks good James.

Did you follow Kowloon's instruction? Did you insert a replacement reflector (clear instead of orange)?
No actually missed that part. Woops.
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wow looks awesome. im still tryin to find some balls to do tackle this
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wow looks awesome. im still tryin to find some balls to do tackle this
you can use my balls:ghey:
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DONE and very pleased with the outcome.
so tell us your experience and/or frustrations with the DIY

lessons learned from any mistakes during the process?
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Originally Posted by defconskylude
you can use my balls:ghey:
very well LOl

dude..u should totally help me out with this (when ur not busy with ur baby!) since u had experience with these. cuz i know ima crack it or not seal it properly for sure...which i do not want. LOl
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I paid a shop to do it for $250 cash.

Funny thing though, we found residue in my headlight before they even opened it up. But this was after they took off my bumper so it was too late to go to the dealer and warranty it. So it looks like it was leaking before I did this. Honda...sigh
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It took them 5 hours to do it plus i had them remove my resonator. I figured I got my money's worth since it would have taken me longer to do all of that.
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It's easy Atleast on a 3G TL.. I was skeptical on my first set and practiced splitting an old headlight laying around. Now I can do it with ease, just make sure you do it right/seal it right the first time
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Originally Posted by james_and7
I paid a shop to do it for $250 cash.

Funny thing though, we found residue in my headlight before they even opened it up. But this was after they took off my bumper so it was too late to go to the dealer and warranty it. So it looks like it was leaking before I did this. Honda...sigh
damnn 250?? i'll have a local forum meber do it for me for 100

but ur rigt, get ur money's worth! ahah
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or DIY hehe. total cost. $9 for clamps but i returned them lol.
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looks good
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