imported_JDM_EK9

I was wondering what the proper steps were to black out your headlight? And specifics please

imported_~ILLEST CIV~

MMM there' z a DIY if u go to the main page and then look under.....mm i forget what tab....but also if u do a search.....u'll find out...Vata_loco or w/e his screen name is...did his recently....PM Him......it'z really easy..........other then that....use the search function on the board. . .

DJTre

link for blacking headlights

Nova_Dust

Search if your friend.

sirhondalot

Search IS your friend

imported_twinbros

Bake
that them apart
paint
bake again

use search.

98siG

i know the steps but i was wondering if they need to be sanded before being painted???

bdotdan

don't need to be but i highly recommend it

DJTre

imported_Vato_Loco

Just use rubbing alcohol or thinner, its much easier than sandpaper, but make sure you get every crevice. (sp?)

spracingsports

i just cleaned mine with solvent then painted... came out perfect

00project

i heard its easier to use hot air gun (say from shrink wrap machine)
to open up the lense instead of baking. is this true?

bdotdan

that may warp the sides of the headlight, just don't hold it in one spot and you should be okay, like maybe like no more than 5-7 seconds.

in my opinion, oven is the way to go, just don't make the mistake i made, the rack was too high and the top of the headlight was like 1 cm from the top heater, it had melted after like 5 minutes. that sucked.

bdotdan

only problem is that the paint may start to flake off sooner, thats why sanding and even primering is best

imported_jaysi

I wrote that how-to about 2 yrs ago. I never sanded my lights and no chipping or peeling has occured.
Also no condensation either.

spracingsports

yah me2... i just made sure there was no dirt... and i sealed em like a ****

spracingsports

here is mine:

imported_Vato_Loco

Here's mine:




Just in case anybody is wondering, what the seal I used looks like on my headlights. You wouldn't be able to tell that it was opened.






Good luck on the headlights! Have you attempted to doing the headlights yet?

civicnation

don't hesitate to use the whole tube os silicone. i used almost one whoel tube just to make sure that there woudl be no condensation. The worst thing about this mod would be condensation so there is no harm in "over-sealing" the headlights.

98siG

Vato_Loco your lights look sick what colour did you use? whats it called??