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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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Evo flatblack headlights project

Got bored with the gsr chrome lights and thought
why not try the JDM Evo 8 Flatblack style?
Sorry about my ugly stock engine bay and
low quality shots but she'll be a beast someday.
Let me know what you guys think.

Starting out with bumper/headlights removal




Headlights tooken apart



Ready to paint!




Flatblacked


Ready to roll



Thanks for looking

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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Thanks Brian! lol
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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Looks great
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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Looks good! What type of sealant did you wind up using to put them back together?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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looking great!! Love it...
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce988jl
Looks good! What type of sealant did you wind up using to put them back together?

I used the ones that were already on the headlights.
heat them up and they expand. I would use silicone to hold it better
though.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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daym they came out nice.

how long did it take you to do both headlights?

what kind of paint did you use?

i love this:

Sorry about my ugly stock engine bay and
low quality shots but she'll be a beast someday.
dont worry about your evo being stock performance wise. they already come fast enough from the factory.

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by josel_atr
daym they came out nice.

how long did it take you to do both headlights?

what kind of paint did you use?

i love this:



dont worry about your evo being stock performance wise. they already come fast enough from the factory.

lol thanks man yeah im happy for what I have and im still young
so no need to rush! It took me about 2~3 hours for my first time.
My friend picked up a flatblack spray paint from checkers idk the
actual can name though sorry. I didnt even sand down the lights
just sprayed and it sticked really good

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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looks good, i need to find time to do the same soon
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Looks much nicer. Time for the rear. lol
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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How are the headlights at night compared to when it was reflective?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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nice job! looks sick
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Get some close up daylight pics Elijah!
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by evilempire18
How are the headlights at night compared to when it was reflective?
Can't really tell a difference pretty same to me
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