4G TL (2009-2014)
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

TL clear corner headlights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-01-2013, 07:03 PM
  #1  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
Art unique's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 107
Received 69 Likes on 10 Posts
TL clear corner headlights

I thought about this concept after seeing everyone remove their amber diffusers in their headlights. I searched to see if they do have them in any other market. I saw some pictures of a chinese TL with clear corners and think it looks a lot cleaner than the exposed chrome. I found a set on ebay from DEPO but I'm not paying $680 for fake lights



I did some research and started a small project to try and make clear diffusers. Here's what I came up with so far. First try at this but I think it came out pretty good. Next I will sand it down and remove all the imperfections.



Doing the passenger side next. Will keep you updated. Will try to get JnC put these in a set and see how they come out.
Old 12-01-2013, 08:09 PM
  #2  
Moderator
 
potmilkz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern Cali 626 area
Age: 36
Posts: 7,101
Received 1,020 Likes on 792 Posts
ive thought of this.. but in order for you to perfect it, you need a vacuume chamber to get all the bubbles out of the liquid so it can be a perfect or otherwise once it glows you can see all the bubbles inside which is no bueno.
Old 12-01-2013, 09:38 PM
  #3  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
Art unique's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 107
Received 69 Likes on 10 Posts
Originally Posted by potmilkz
ive thought of this.. but in order for you to perfect it, you need a vacuume chamber to get all the bubbles out of the liquid so it can be a perfect or otherwise once it glows you can see all the bubbles inside which is no bueno.
yea I'm not spending money on a vacuum chamber..I wont be mass producing these.
Old 12-01-2013, 10:07 PM
  #4  
Advanced
 
speedsnice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Bronx, New York
Age: 44
Posts: 77
Received 20 Likes on 16 Posts
Nice project, looking forward to seeing it finished. I was thinking about opening up the lights and smoking the amber reflectors.
Old 12-02-2013, 11:22 AM
  #5  
Drifting
 
23109VC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Age: 52
Posts: 2,112
Received 103 Likes on 79 Posts
if you want clear corners, but want it cheap - what about applying a silvery/white film to the exterior of the headlights?

On a prior car, I put some vinyl adhesive on my corner lenses... the kind used for window signs..it has small micro perforations in it... it covers up the amber and when the lights are on or blink - the orange shows through.. its not the cleanest look if you are up close..but from 5' away you cant see that there is an adhesivel...

keep in mind.. i just did mine myself with some stuff i had lying around the garage. sort of as an experiment to see how it woud look if I actually cleared the lenses.. it ended up looking halfway decent and I left the stuff on for 6+ months.. it stuck through car washings, rain, etc...

If someone were to source some higher quality, thinner film, I suspect you could do an exterior film application that woudl be relativey cheap and would look plenty good.

If I were to clear my lenses..I'd look into this first before spending big $$ on afterarket lenses or hassling with opening up $$ OEM headlights...

here was my old car.. before / after

before



after





sweet ride eh?


Last edited by 23109VC; 12-02-2013 at 11:28 AM.
Old 12-02-2013, 12:27 PM
  #6  
Banned
 
vivmike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Age: 45
Posts: 762
Received 78 Likes on 73 Posts
Gaaaaheheheeetto.
Old 12-02-2013, 09:10 PM
  #7  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
Art unique's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 107
Received 69 Likes on 10 Posts
Originally Posted by vivmike
Gaaaaheheheeetto.
Lol my clear lens or the adhesive thing?
Old 12-02-2013, 09:18 PM
  #8  
Drifting
iTrader: (1)
 
ucf_bronco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Age: 43
Posts: 2,364
Received 554 Likes on 387 Posts
Gotta be the adhesive thing.
Old 12-02-2013, 09:51 PM
  #9  
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
 
Steven Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes on 5,162 Posts
I never liked the amber in the headlights. Especially since you can now get switchback bulbs.
Old 12-03-2013, 09:58 AM
  #10  
Pro
 
Matts_Acura's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
Age: 43
Posts: 517
Received 82 Likes on 73 Posts
I used Nightshades on mine to keep the reflector but loose the orange. Clear would be cool though on a lighter color car.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rp_guy
Member Cars for Sale
9
07-16-2017 07:33 AM
h22lude
3G TL (2004-2008)
7
09-27-2015 06:22 PM
ceb
ILX
2
09-27-2015 10:56 AM
jmaxima03
Member Cars for Sale
1
09-27-2015 10:22 AM



Quick Reply: TL clear corner headlights



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:50 AM.