DIY: Blacked/Cleared Headlights 3G Garage #G046
12-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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^ The orange reflector is one piece. Some people have cut it and left a small piece in the corner.
And yes to your second question. You can paint it any color you desire.
And yes to your second question. You can paint it any color you desire.
12-20-2007, 08:43 PM
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a siq tl i want to nut right now! like im not even kidding like holy shit that looks so fucking sick o man. dam i want it!! dammmmmmm! that will be something i would have to do for sure!
to bad i wouldn't do what PPLAPW cause thoe i love cars and know a lot about them i dont know shit about how to put them together and shit.
to bad i wouldn't do what PPLAPW cause thoe i love cars and know a lot about them i dont know shit about how to put them together and shit.
12-22-2007, 12:24 AM
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This is another members....
I know that the picture says "resonator," but he meant resistor...
Check out this thread for more information...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=resistor+leds
I know that the picture says "resonator," but he meant resistor...
Check out this thread for more information...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=resistor+leds
12-22-2007, 01:23 AM
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~Da Nocturnal Cheetah~
Originally Posted by stavebomb
i dont knowhave to install a resistor, thats why i got the bulbs. if anyone could help me i really want to get leds 
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...9&page=1&pp=25
12-22-2007, 01:30 AM
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~Da Nocturnal Cheetah~
Originally Posted by stavebomb
just bought the amber bulbs. hopefully they look sweet. If not il have to cop some LEDs
12-22-2007, 03:24 AM
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I painted my headlight bezel and that chrome strip gunmetal.....Looked cool, I always got compliments for being different. Went well with my anthracite but I painted them back to chrome. I prefer a lil more contrast.
That pic show the exact place I put my resistors too. Out of the way but be forewarned the resistor's wires are JUST long enough, there's hardly any play there.
That pic show the exact place I put my resistors too. Out of the way but be forewarned the resistor's wires are JUST long enough, there's hardly any play there.
12-23-2007, 04:25 AM
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Racer
those amber bulbs look pretty good, although i think i want something brighter for during the day. when i am driving during the day i am pretty sure nobody can see my front turn signals...
and also, did you paint the reflector inside where the corner bulbs are black or did you take that off?
and also, did you paint the reflector inside where the corner bulbs are black or did you take that off?
12-23-2007, 04:25 AM
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Racer
those amber bulbs look pretty good, although i think i want something brighter for during the day. when i am driving during the day i am pretty sure nobody can see my front turn signals...
and also, did you paint the reflector inside where the corner bulbs are black or did you tape that off?
and also, did you paint the reflector inside where the corner bulbs are black or did you tape that off?
12-30-2007, 02:09 PM
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wdup BLACKURA... haha
good bumping into you the other day
i mite holla at you to help me out when im doing my intake
anyways happy new years man... hope to see u around
good bumping into you the other day
i mite holla at you to help me out when im doing my intake
anyways happy new years man... hope to see u around
02-20-2008, 10:06 PM
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Mistuh DRiiVA
Thanks to PPLAPW...ive been able to finally black out my headlights...unfortunately it took me a total of 8 hours...working by myself...but i finally got them done...
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02-20-2008, 10:23 PM
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Mistuh DRiiVA
Thanks to this thread and the write up by PPLAPW..i as finally able to blackout my headlights...just wanted to share some pictures...7 hours of work...done by myself...
06-23-2008, 09:45 PM
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Racer
Yet another version of Black outs thanks to this thread. This was the easiest job. Time consuming but easy. I used toothpaste to mask the chrome edges in the blinkers, it works great. I wish I hadn't sat on the fence about this for a couple of years. This can be done by your self easily. Thanks for posting excellent instructions and tips.
09-22-2008, 11:10 PM
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Yet another version of Black outs thanks to this thread. This was the easiest job. Time consuming but easy. I used toothpaste to mask the chrome edges in the blinkers, it works great. I wish I hadn't sat on the fence about this for a couple of years. This can be done by your self easily. Thanks for posting excellent instructions and tips.
how did you making your parking lights go from white to yellow O.o? nd what bulbs did you get nd from where?
01-04-2009, 07:45 AM
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just finished mine today, i painted the inside gun metal (with metallic flakes), i was really pleased with the out come hopfully this sparks some ideas. hope you guys like what ive done!
03-01-2009, 11:41 PM
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i wanna get black headlights...the same ones tht are on silver tl with maryland plate infront....where can i get these from? can someone please help me out?
03-10-2009, 06:47 PM
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03-14-2009, 07:55 PM
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GOSH darnit!!!...I tried your DIY step by step, some how I have the setting on broil instead of baked (7-8mins) and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAArrrgggh shit started melting!!!! I grabbed it out quickly and threw it in the fridge LOL. Light still works but really fucced up on bottomside, Oh well I guess I'll buy it from JNC, fuc dam fish paste! but thanks anyways for the inspiration LOL
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03-14-2009, 10:50 PM
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Remember these important steps
1. baking sheet on the rack, under Neath the headlights (i also put a damp cloth under the HID casing in case, I’m super anal so i put more tin foil on the bottom to use as a heat sink)
2. 200 degree’s F not c
3. i wrapped the plastic pieces in tin foil used as a heat sink so it doesnt melt my mounting tabs.
4. DO NOT LET YOUR HEALIGHT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE OVEN!!
5. WATCH YOUR SH#$
6.When removing the orange reflector inside the headlight don’t pull on it, break the metal studs that are holding it in place and be gentle
1. baking sheet on the rack, under Neath the headlights (i also put a damp cloth under the HID casing in case, I’m super anal so i put more tin foil on the bottom to use as a heat sink)
2. 200 degree’s F not c
3. i wrapped the plastic pieces in tin foil used as a heat sink so it doesnt melt my mounting tabs.
4. DO NOT LET YOUR HEALIGHT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE OVEN!!
5. WATCH YOUR SH#$
6.When removing the orange reflector inside the headlight don’t pull on it, break the metal studs that are holding it in place and be gentle
03-16-2009, 02:48 PM
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i was wondering if instead of using silicone to seal the light back up, how does super glue sound? i told what i am going to do to my headlights to the autozone guy and he told me that superglue is a better idea because sillicone will fall apart during cold weather... is this information true or should i just stick with silicone? and does it matter if its heat resistant silicone or not?
thanks
thanks
03-16-2009, 06:23 PM
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i was wondering if instead of using silicone to seal the light back up, how does super glue sound? i told what i am going to do to my headlights to the autozone guy and he told me that superglue is a better idea because sillicone will fall apart during cold weather... is this information true or should i just stick with silicone? and does it matter if its heat resistant silicone or not?
thanks
thanks
i would not suggest using super glue. if you ever have to reopen the headlight it will be a pain to open. use silicon! use the high heat gasket maker (black) silicon. super glue is super messy and very tacky. the trick is to fold the tabs back into place to hold the clear casing in place. another trick is to use vise grips wise fusing the two pieces back together
03-16-2009, 07:54 PM
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i would not suggest using super glue. if you ever have to reopen the headlight it will be a pain to open. use silicon! use the high heat gasket maker (black) silicon. super glue is super messy and very tacky. the trick is to fold the tabs back into place to hold the clear casing in place. another trick is to use vise grips wise fusing the two pieces back together
03-18-2009, 12:00 AM
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From the research that I have done its best to use Nissan Butyl rubber part # B655389915. Here is a link to a thread that JNC posted explaining all the different sealants to use and he advised to use the Nissan Butyl rubber for the best results. Check it out.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/clearing-headlights-long-write-up-592215/
03-18-2009, 01:38 AM
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sorry typo
when putting the headlights back together, toss the headlight into over to soften up the silicon, and then use vice grips co clamp the two pieces together, so it gets a better seal. after the headlight is assembled run a good size bead along the seem of the two headlight pieces. hopfully that helps.
when putting the headlights back together, toss the headlight into over to soften up the silicon, and then use vice grips co clamp the two pieces together, so it gets a better seal. after the headlight is assembled run a good size bead along the seem of the two headlight pieces. hopfully that helps.