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Blacking Out Headlights, How to

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by spencer_hong, Jul 31, 2007.

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  1. Feb 20, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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    S7ICKlVlAN, Feb 20, 2012
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  2. Feb 25, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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    Im planning on doing this mod, but I have plastic headlight protectors on my lights...Should I take these off before I go shoving them into the oven? They are a little dinged up anyways, so replacing the covers wouldn't be too bad of an idea.
     
    AstroluxAtom, Feb 25, 2012
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  3. Feb 26, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    It'd be best to pull them. 200* ain't that hot, but you wouldn't wanna take any chances for warp.
     
    S7ICKlVlAN, Feb 26, 2012
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  4. Feb 27, 2012 at 1:06 PM
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    I know these are eBay lights but I did black them out, They turned out awesome, way better than the original chrome housing.

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  5. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    350 deg at 8 mins made my 2012 come open easily. Just remember to turn off the oven when the headlight is in there. And dont try and take out the light leveling bolts like i did lol. Now I have to re-adjust my lights...
     
    ShatBag, Mar 18, 2012
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  6. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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    i have the same lights and you just inspired me to do this. that looks so much better
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    It was real easy to do just make sure to re seal them super good. I will be taking mine apart again here after a while to put proper CCFL rings in instead of the two stupid LEDs. I cant wait to make my retros!
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2012 at 7:45 AM
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    yeah i bet I havent had any problem with these lights after I took the leds out so my lights actually arent sealed but never fog or hold water, very strange I definitely cant explain how that works
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    I did my headlights a couple of days ago. My first mod on my truck. I think it came out nice. it was pretty easy as well, just follow steps on the thread and its all good. The only problem I had was that my lenses were oxidized. So, after doing the mod it made the oxidation look much worse.
    With a tip from another member I used Plast-X. With some elbow grease and Plast-x my lenses and my mod looks awesome.

    Pics for anyone who cares. Pics were from before I de-oxidized my lenses.

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    After..
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  10. Apr 23, 2012 at 7:16 AM
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    show them after the restore!
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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    has anyone tried blacking out the orange reflector and the inner turn signal lens
     
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  12. May 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    Yes check the other how to bhlm thread a few links down id link you but im on my phone right now.

    On another note, just finished my headlights today and they came out a lot better then expected! Im still nervous about getting condensation inside though..
     
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  13. Jun 15, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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    Anyone tried krylon fusion gloss? Or just flat black? Or even tried plastic dip my friend told me try but I dont wanna waste money of I no need
     
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  14. Aug 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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    I would like to know this as well... Are you guys using Krylon Fusion matte, satin, or gloss?
     
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  15. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:12 AM
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    I don't know if this has been covered (didn't read the whole thread), but when we did this mod on civics back in the early 00s we would run a bead of RVT silicon sealant in the seam of the housing. Never had a problem with condensation. I don't think I would use electrical tap as the OP suggests
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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    I used krylon fusion satin black, worked like a charm.
     
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  17. Aug 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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    What sealant is best to use when resealing the headlights?
     
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  18. Aug 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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    Go to your local automotive store and get some of their windshield sealant.
     
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  19. Aug 23, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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    Cool thanks! Are there any particular brands I should be looking out for?
     
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  20. Aug 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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    Just talk to them, the stuff I bought wasn't on the shelf so you might have to ask. Mine was in a tube that required a caulk gun but you probably don't need that much.
     
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