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i don't think waiting for the paint to "gas out" is at all extreme.
What about a CF hood??
I am working on a photoshop version of this... i would love a CF hood.. I will be painting my top of the car black in the next 1-2 years...(school comes first, ARG!!)
Great job, I may go dark on red. I have decided that with my new RedLineMax bumper, I am going with the powder coated black bumper for a more agressive look. Again, looks great dude...
It really isnt too hard, but its true, you have to go SLOOOOOW and block out a lot of time. My only hitch was that I didnt let them dry long enough and I am getting some haze on the inside. It doesnt appear to be water and its not getting worse. I think I can take the headlights out and get a microfiber cloth in there to wipe it down. But its a great mod, epsecially on darker cars. I believe the best look is body color.
I agree Deus, the new Vett's lights are body colored and they look hot.
Dang, I'd be too nervous to throw these in the oven
LOL.. i swear you and chern are funny.. REALLY guys, the OVEN is the LEAST of your worries trust me.. You can ask Deus the same, and i bet he would agree.. Its when you take it out you have to be careful.. Just use towels or non abrasive gloves (non-nylon DUH!!).. Really, really easy.
Guys i really have to tell you, that i have never done something like this. First time, for ANY BIG PROJECT. And all i did was follow DeusExMaxima's original instructions.. It needs to be tweaked a bit, but i am sure it was his first time doing it himself, and left out domething, and left in the important points. My next write up will included things that might seem OVER Extreme, but this is to encourage those of you that are thinking about doing this themselves.
I tell you one thing, i am glad i did this. It was an exciting project, and i feel good that i did it myself (all but the Painting, that i left to the pro's).. I recomend using a pro to do the painting. Again you can do this ALL BY yourself, but i found it less stressful if i let a TRUSTED PRO, do the painting for me.. Plus they can use the better paints, High Temp. The 'can' stuff can be tricky, and will take multiple coats, and alot of patients. For myself, i just dropped it off and waited till they worked out the kinks. One of my headlight's interior part was giving them a serious prob. Keep getting "fish eyes". This is a process where the paint does not want to adhere to the material. You have to sand it out all over again, and re-apply it. They had to do it a couple of times. Again i have stated this earlier, and applogize for the repeat, but i wanted to make sure to explain WHY, i encourage those of you to atleast get someone you trust to paint them instead.
Just TAKE YOUR TIME, your REALLY, REALLY need to have time to do this, as in a very patient mind, and steady hand. It took me about 2-3 weeks to do mine, and most of that time it was sitting around. took about 1 - 2 1/2 hours to take them apart, including getting it ready for the oven. 250 degrees is not that high, but it will burn you if you are not careful. Have some knee pads ready, lol.... If i had to do this again i might use a small pillow for the hot headlight to help stabilize it, but you have to becareful of the tabs, but i think it would be a better choise than the hard floor.... I broke one, but it dod not hurt the headlight, nor when they installed it in my car.. they (Dealership) were sure to Mention that on the paperwork... man i need a lift...ARG!!
More Later...
Oh yeah Deus, that pic is one of my fav... looks like a black panther waiting for its prey. GrOWL!!!!
Post some more pics... Both pages of your cardomain are the exact same. Id like to see a few more side and frontal angles.
Sorry bro skipped your post.. I should have more pics soon. I have taken them, just havent loaded them.. I am at work and i tried loading them on the computer here, but its Windows2000, and doesnt have the driver it needs. ARG.. Cant download it here. Oh, well, ill have to wait till i have the time.. LAter..
One thing it's not clear to me and sorry for bumping this. But Im in the middle of doing this and Im stuck. Do you remove the entire fog light assembly?? or just the bulb and spring and leave the rest in there??
I used all these for mine. I will post pictures later but it came out really glossy.
Scuffed up the headlight, whipped it with thinner then applied 2 coats of Self-Etching Primer. Then two coats of filler primer and last 3 cots of VHT high temperature engine enamel.
Looks good Raz, can't wait to see the final outcome.
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I used all these for mine. I will post pictures later but it came out really glossy.
Scuffed up the headlight, whipped it with thinner then applied 2 coats of Self-Etching Primer. Then two coats of filler primer and last 3 cots of VHT high temperature engine enamel.
With Filler Primer
With Self Etching Primer
With Engine Eamel
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Looks good Raz, can't wait to see the final outcome.
I finished them last night and they look a lot better. Now I need some black tails. Thanks to the guys that took the time to make the how to for this. Helped a lot.
I also painted the grill black and removed the bottom billet grill.
Your headlights looks good, i wish I can do my headlights like that, but i'm too chicken sh!t to do it, LOL. Are you going to black out your corner lights next? And the grille looks good too.
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I finished them last night and they look a lot better. Now I need some black tails. Thanks to the guys that took the time to make the how to for this. Helped a lot.
I also painted the grill black and removed the bottom billet grill.
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Are you going to black out your corner lights next? And the grille looks good too.
You talking about the bumper ones?? Not sure yet. Would like to switch to the 07 front but doing more research on that. Next Im doing lowering springs and then I want to tackle the Intake and full exhaust. I have a 6speed, Im in desperate need of good sound coming from it. I just did the heads because it was easy and had the materials to do it.
You talking about the bumper ones?? Not sure yet. Would like to switch to the 07 front but doing more research on that. Next Im doing lowering springs and then I want to tackle the Intake and full exhaust. I have a 6speed, Im in desperate need of good sound coming from it. I just did the heads because it was easy and had the materials to do it.
Yea, thats what I meant (the ones on the bumper), but if you do the 07 front conversion, you gotta change the hood, headlights, it seems like a lot of work and money. Good luck with your mods bro!
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If your heads are in good shape like mine. I will sell mine to you for $50 plus your heads.
Wow thats a good deal!
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Stop Global Whining!!!
I broke one, but it dod not hurt the headlight, nor when they installed it in my car.. they (Dealership) were sure to Mention that on the paperwork... man i need a lift...ARG!!
Lots of mods
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