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Al Banks Holla Aug 22, 2006 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by STIslayer
awsome write up man. deff think this will go great with my white car. wat do u all think i have a white 03 es that ive put black graphics on and after market rim? im thinking black

Blacked out headlights and a RalliArt grill will made your ride look so much better...

crypto Aug 22, 2006 02:13 PM

this is next on my to do list also. when i get time that is.

JohnnyBoy427 Jul 5, 2007 09:25 AM

What would happen if I didn't use primer? I also like the krylon fusion paint. and that is what I plan to use.

JohnnyBoy427 Jul 5, 2007 09:27 AM

What would happen if I didn't use primer? I also like the krylon fusion paint. and that is what I plan to use.

mitsuozboi Jul 5, 2007 09:50 AM

krylon is fine. Primer just helps the paint stick better and you get better coverage. I would recomend using primer and a glossy clear.

WarTownOZ Jul 5, 2007 01:59 PM

also im dont know if anyone has stated this yet.
but when you put your headlights in the over.
DO NOT put them face down ie. clear cover down,
cuz when you bake them the moister and heat will mess up the lense.
i did this on my left headlight and quickly figured out it wasnt a good idea haha.
just warning people!
great how-to. i used it :D

KustomConcepts Jul 5, 2007 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by Firebuck (Post 2918667)
I painted mine black inside the turn signal. It is still bright b/c the bulb is not hidden.
Ignore the snow tires please.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...tedlights2.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...tedlights3.jpg

love the yellow...... Iv been thinkin bout doing red 4 a while.

JohnnyBoy427 Jul 6, 2007 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by Firebuck (Post 2918667)
I painted mine black inside the turn signal. It is still bright b/c the bulb is not hidden.
Ignore the snow tires please.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...tedlights2.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...tedlights3.jpg

looks like the housings are a part of the car and just the lenses cover them. Definitely looks sweet.

WarTownOZ Jul 7, 2007 10:30 AM

^^too much yellow for me...personally.
and im a guy that colormatched his interior trim in yellow :lol:

Puerto_reCOn Jul 8, 2007 04:29 AM

wouldn't a heat gun be WAY easier than risk baking the lights too long? i re-did mines (06 OZ stock black housing) and i made it way darker. i just think baking the light are just a little too risky.

digdat Jul 9, 2007 04:06 PM

i can't believe this thread is still alive after 3 1/2 years .. glad its been helping people along the way :)

Insane-evo Jul 20, 2007 01:42 PM

Hey,guy's I want to paint my Evo 8 headlights but,it come's with HID.
How do I take all the HID stuff out is it hard to do and is the taillights harder to do than the headlights
Please,Pm me
Thank's

WangMan Jul 20, 2007 01:48 PM


Originally Posted by Insane-evo (Post 4559300)
Hey,guy's I want to paint my Evo 8 headlights but,it come's with HID.
How do I take all the HID stuff out is it hard to do and is the taillights harder to do than the headlights
Please,Pm me
Thank's

try the evo forum

JohnnyBoy427 Jul 20, 2007 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by WangMan (Post 4559322)
try the evo forum

+1

I read a writeup by an EVO guy on the EVO part of the forum so it should be there.

Insane-evo Jul 20, 2007 02:05 PM

It's just tell me on step by step on how to paint the headlights,not-thing on how to take out the Evo 8 HID? I don't want to take it out and srew up.I just need to know what to look out for?


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