darksom1

PPLAPW - Is there dirt or condensation in your headlight on post #233, or is that just the light?

pumba

who knows how to take out the bulbs in the side mirrors for the 07 type s models

BLACKURA_NY

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yikes. i think its LEDs on a board... not sure.... ballsy DIY, but would def. be the hottest

pumba

To anyone who has an 07 tl type s:

Has anyone attempted this project w/ an 07 tl? I was going to clear out my headlights but I dont see a purpose anymore b/c i dont think i can remove the signal light bulbs in the side mirrors.

I was going to change my front signals to super white and the side mirror signal lights to super white also. But someone told me that I will not be able to remove those bulbs on the side mirrors?

Has anyone replaced those side mirror signals yet? Please let me know

crazymonkeytl

ok, do u guys think that Nokya Hyper Yellow and the White Fogs that PPLAW would look good ? i think im going to try n order some.

rockyfeller

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Nokya yellows look nice. They'll last only 6 months though.

erick3

man oh man...i'm..............................GONNA DO IT!!! question though: the silicon stuff that you used to RE-attach the lens to the entire housing...wheres it go? yeah yeah...b/w the lense and the housing but won't it OOOOZ? get nasty...? there must be a little...concave dip that the housing and the lense sit on????????????????????????????????????????? thanks....you guys 're the BEST!!! haha

PPLAPW

Regarding side mirrors IDK...

As far as 2007 headlights, it should be the same, but I CAN'T confirm that. If you PM TLFourPlay, he has 2007 Type which he blacked out his lights. So you should be good.

PPLAPW

I've seen some Nokya yellows on here, they looked good... I love my Nokya Arctic white though...

PPLAPW

Hmm, interesting. I've had mine for a year+...

PPLAPW

Nope. Not on the inside. When I took those pictures, that car was semi-dirty. Although, now I've noticed a haze build up in one of might lights... :/

PPLAPW

Theres like this pocket like slit ========== ; which the housing sits on. Make sure all the clips clip in securely when putting back together. If one doesn't sit, then the headlight won't be flush with the fender/bumper.

With the silicone I spread a nice long bead of it in the slit/pocket. Attached housing lense, once I checked all clips clipped, and it was nice and tight. With my finger I spread more silicone, stuffing the slit all the way around.

Make sure you let it cure before mounting on car, or you might risk breaking the bond...

type-s09

is there a need to scuff or sand the chrome down before painting?

type-s09

well thanks for the help..ended up sanding some with 1500...turned out great..looks fantastic and im glad i didnt pay the $250 for a shop to do it...

VmtSquad

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--> show some pics

Kennedy

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$250?

I always advocate for DIY, great job...

Most folks I've ran into don't pay more than $150 for headlight clearing/blacking service though. JnC used to offer a "core" service for $150. Dennis at imodify in my area charges $150, and he does all the removal, baking, painting and reinstallation at that price.

I was quoted $50 to paint all the parts to headlights proffessionally.

It's not THAT expensive.

crazymonkeytl

I paid 150$, waited 7 days to put back on, and then i got em put bakc on and then they both fogged up :o.... lol this situation sux

Kennedy

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Yeah, but you're the guy that sent his headlights all the way to Peurto Rico to be cleared...

as opposed to using one of the forum sponsors that are KNOWN for doing quality work. JnC, Retrofit Source, etc...

type-s09

btw the www.silverbulbs.com bulbs look good but they are less bright than the OEM ones...but at least they are amber

pumba

Hey Brettalica,

Can you post the link or post some directions on how to change the sidemarker bulb? Thanks man

darksom1

https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/simpsons-character-you-112305/

ABP_04TL

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looks good man

WiLLrOx

Is there a way to take off the amber reflector without loosing the chrome line? Also, is Honda Bond good enough to seal the lights back up?

PPLAPW

Yes, thats the way I and nearly everyone has done it. In order to remove the amber you must take out the chrome, but once you remove the amber, you can place the chrome strip back on using epoxy.

Honda Bond I can't comment on since I've never used it. I do know Nissan has something equivalent called Nissan Buttle Rubber (at least I think its called that), I've READ on here that works as well.

pumba

To all tl owners who've had their headlights cleared....

Did anyone get condensation when they did this mod?

I took my tl to a body shop to do the headlight mod. It looked good for one day til i washed my car the next day and all this condensation built up. He basically cut a slit in the back of the housing and yanked out the reflector. Condensation built up everywhere blowing my daytime running light circuits and one side of my hids.

Now i really dont know what to do. I'm thinking of buying older used headlight housings and doing this whole job over maybe myself. Gonna transfer all my hid components to the new housing.

Does anyone have any ideas? Or does anyone know if 2004.05 or 06 headlights fit onto a 2007 tl ?

stavebomb

hey guys i just did this mod and like the rest of you, i cant stand the stock corner lights. has anybody bought some amber or orange LEDs, or know where to get some?

stavebomb

on this website there are two different numbers for the lights, 7440 and 7443 is that a size for them? which one do i order?

stavebomb

http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm

sorry that site ^

PPLAPW

I have used 7443 just fine.

Other members have comfirmed that 7440 works as well. I believe (not sure though) that they are the same thing (7440 and 7443) only one is new? Not sure, but both work.

PPLAPW

I did not like the stock lights as well, but I used a blue-ish white bulb:

PPLAPW

^ On the left are the stock turn signal bulb and the stock foglight, and on the left, my replacements.

As far as LED Orange/Amber bulbs, I believe there is a thread floating around that talks about that....

I'll be back with a search...

PPLAPW

stavebomb: Check out post #4 of this thread....

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...DS+turn+signal

Also this massive thread started by Kennedy, lots and lots of good information there.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...DS+turn+signal

Just and FYI, I never ran LED's in my turn signals only bulbs, so I can't help you too much with LED's.

I do know that you have to modify the opening for the LED's (for most LEDs) so they can fit through. Keep in mind only minor modification. Plus you need to use a resistor since LED's are a low wattage compared to regular bulbs (?).

Hope that helps.

PPLAPW

Corection in bold.

speedy1991mia

sick that looks really nice. i don't think it could be done with any other color cause i have a MRP and red wouldn't be to pretty

PPLAPW

^ IMO, a red TL with Blacked out headlights would be sick. Someone even had his color matched red and I say it looks sweet.

stavebomb

I saw some leds that looked that they fit without modification and seemed like they plugged right in judging by the conection part. Can anybody confirm that a resistor is needed for LED corner lights?

stavebomb

PPLAPW do you like the bulbs that you bought? are they bright enough?

PPLAPW

They aren't the brightest, but bright enough. At during the day I wish they were brighter, but at night they were brighter than the OEM bulbs.

A SiQ TL

Chico OG was one.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...3&postcount=41

Heres another
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...37&postcount=6

HONgDA

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Is the orange reflector one piece or two? I want to get rid of the long piece and keep the small one on the corner. I never see anyone paint the chrome strip, Can it be done?