I read the article in the how-to forum for blacking out the headlights. It was pretty well written but had several different estimates on time, though it only took about 3-4 hours to complete. I decided to go with a smoked look instead of all black just to try something different. All in all, it was pretty easy to do. The bumper took about 15 minutes to pull off, then just about 20 minutes with a heat gun per headlight to pull them apart. I went to a hobby shop and bought some transparent black (smoked) spray paint. It went on nicely and I just painted over the crome portion without sanding anything. I also took out the amber insert, big fan of doing that on Audi's. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out, defintely more agressive looking. Let me know what you think.

 

that looks hot kyle !

 

Sick

 

Nice! I've been wanting to do that but I know I'd screw something up especially if I have to paint something on.

 

it looks way good. i am not a huge fan of the all black either. i think the gray looks way better. as with jdog, i would definately screw this up. you interested in hooking up sometime, and doing a few cars for a nominal fee, and beer?

 

I would be interested. Could probably do 3 pairs in one day. Let me know.

 

It looks really good!! Dang, your ride just gets sweeter and sweeter everytime I see it!! You also take some sweet pics as well!! Maybe when we get a little more done to our ride, can you take some good pics of our car???

Jo
NorthWest Evolutions

 

Those are sweet looking !

 

lights look great, know several people who have done this but as stated before I would probably screw this up so I'll stick with the stock look for now.

 

It's really seems more intimidating than it is, just requires the right tools and a little patience. If anyone want s this done I'd be willing to help out.

 

Looks damn sexy Kyle. I'm interested, when is a good day for you to help?

I'll trade you a case of beer and a evo service manual

 

how does it effect the light the headlights put out? are they still drivable at pitch black conditions w/o strain? are they darker from the outside view? do they still look like HID's? just a couple of questions. pm me with a price if we rallied 3 evos, and met up with you somewhere. just a round about figure.

 

The light output is the same as stock, since I didn't actually do anything with the lens cover. I also didn't paint the portion immediatly near the actual bulbs since they are needed to reflect some of the light. I'll try and get a better pic during the daytime for more detail.

 

Have you done your tails too? I've been wanting to get rid of the altezza look but again scared I'd screw it up

 

The rear lights are a little more tricky since they are more delicate than the fronts. I want to redo my first attempt with another set. I used a candy apple transparent red model paint. With two coats on the backside of the plastic lens, they come outa a little darker than the Evo 7 lights. With one coat they would probalby look almost identical.