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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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Question painting headlights on sunday

okay, since you peoples know what my car looks like, i thought i would ask you what i should do for my headlights. i am going to paint them black after a recent and inspirational post by zapcolancer. if you look at his, he has got a red ring around his blinker. should i just do straight black or should i add any accent colors anywhere?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:21 AM
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Get those black headlights drummerjun has. If I can find a way to wire everything up and get bulbs, I'm gonna do so.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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edit: ghostrider, please come back to the HID GB...
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:50 AM
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Only if you successfully wire up those headlights. Then I can look for 9005 HIDs...
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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YO! about my black headlights, anyone have any suggestions?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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if it's like honda headlights, bake them in an oven for about 5-8 min @ 200 degrees. that will loosen up the glue so you can take the lens apart. paint the reflectors, let dry and seal it back up with silicone.
make sure it is completely sealed or moisture will condense inside, making your headlamps "sweat".
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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zapco posted a good how-to, its was for 275 for 13 minutes. i am just wondering, does anyone have any color suggestions?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by pickleknock
zapco posted a good how-to, its was for 275 for 13 minutes. i am just wondering, does anyone have any color suggestions?
a few degrees higher and you're ready to make some pizzas
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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Re: painting headlights on sunday

Originally posted by pickleknock
okay, since you peoples know what my car looks like, i thought i would ask you what i should do for my headlights. i am going to paint them black after a recent and inspirational post by zapcolancer. if you look at his, he has got a red ring around his blinker. should i just do straight black or should i add any accent colors anywhere?
Glad I can make some people have some fun and inspire them to experiment! Reading posts like these make me feel great! Good luck bro, contact me if you need help!
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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okay im gonna follow your instructions that you posted... they are very simple. if i mess up my headlights, ill just be buying some jdm ones from drummerjun, but i really want to try and do it myself first and only have to spend 5 bucks on a can of paint.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Go black and red.. that would be hot. love you andrew....
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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If you figure it out, show me whats up cuz I too wanna go black ;o)
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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aight, its saturday and im bored... gonna do it tonight
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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So....its Sunday.....did it work or did that guy pranksta you? let us know!
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