diamondgraymetallic21 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Has anyone with an OBP blacked out their headlights? I really want to see what that looks like.. I'll be doing this, this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Has anyone with an OBP blacked out their headlights? I really want to see what that looks like.. http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/michaelyan/Legacy%20Stuff/IMG_2225.jpg not the greatest pic, i'll try to get a better one http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/michaelyan/Legacy%20Stuff/IMG_2363.jpg and a before pic http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/michaelyan/Legacy%20Stuff/IMG_1676.jpg SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Is there any reason not to paint the chrome ring that goes around the bulb as well? I understand not painting the reflector areas, but that doesn't seem to serve any function, light projection wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 The light will be much dimmer without the reflective material behind it for both the turn signal and high beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Maybe I asked about the wrong part earlier, so to clarify; the chrome ring (that the arrow is pointing to) affects high beam and turn signal performance? http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u151/marzario34/LGTheadlight.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I was wondering the same thing. Prolly accidentally taped it wrong or overspray got to it, so he just painted the whole thing. That's my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Id love to see some more pics of this. With and without the color matching. Different shades of grey etc. Ill search the forums and other sites. maybe not what you're after but, I managed to match the factory charcoal of the 05 housings/grill with a careful app of two easily found colors. ('bout halfway down page) http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3737&page=18 and electric tape ftmaskingw; still have to be careful and slow, but i found it had just the right adhesion and the elastic texture seemed to promote a smooth, even release -- just rough cut into small sharp wedges to get in all the crannys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Below is my materials. Notice the "delicate" 3M masking tape. I would use nothing other. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/IMG_2712.jpg This is mine taped off. Notice how many pieces of tape I used to get all the angles perfect. Take your time with this step!: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/IMG_2726.jpg ...and the finished product: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/IMG_2731.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2redgsr Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 another mod added to the list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 i painted the ring around the low-beam projector... the light parts of the projector are in the bowl behind the lense. The outside ring is for aeshetics only. I left the high beam and turn signal reflectors unpainted on mine. Mike SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 mine even has the signal reflectors painted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Has anybody blacked out their '08 lights? I really like the look of the pre-'08 lights blacked with the orange piece removed, but the '08s don't have that inch-or-so-wide horizontal strip that makes it look so badass, IMO. I was thinking of pulling my lights within the next week or two just to give it a shot, but if somebody out there has already done it I'd love to see. PS: The '08 lights look like this (my car's on the left - click for full size): http://www.cardboardtech.com/gallery/download/3625-2/CRW_8466.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Not sure. I'm assuming it's the same procedure. I color matched the chrome to the DGM and IMHO, I think it looks much better than being "blacked out". But now you cost me some $, because your buddy's car with the gold Prodrives looks so good with the smoked tails, now I have to get those too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Not sure. I'm assuming it's the same procedure. I color matched the chrome to the DGM and IMHO, I think it looks much better than being "blacked out". But now you cost me some $, because your buddy's car with the gold Prodrives looks so good with the smoked tails, now I have to get those too..... That's Habitual Line Stepper, and he's looking to get rid of the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ur Done SRH Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I dont wanna be an ass... but it's "black housed" not black out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitual Line Stepper Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Not sure. I'm assuming it's the same procedure. I color matched the chrome to the DGM and IMHO, I think it looks much better than being "blacked out". But now you cost me some $, because your buddy's car with the gold Prodrives looks so good with the smoked tails, now I have to get those too..... Hmm i'm looking to trade for wheels that are a bit on the darker side of the color spectrum. If this is something you would like to consider please send me a PM "I for one do not doubt you, dude. Your car is fast and an internet legend." -Gire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Actually, I meant the smoked tails....... I would buy those for my winter set but I don't have the $$$ right now. All I could do is trade you my stockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Anyone in North New Jersey with successful experience on Blacking Out headlamps want to help me take on this project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ur Done SRH Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Has anybody blacked out their '08 lights? I really like the look of the pre-'08 lights blacked with the orange piece removed, but the '08s don't have that inch-or-so-wide horizontal strip that makes it look so badass, IMO. I was thinking of pulling my lights within the next week or two just to give it a shot, but if somebody out there has already done it I'd love to see. Blackhousing headlamps will be the same procedure no matter what vehicle you are working on. Disassembly may differ on some cars, but 99% of the time they are all put together the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Blackhousing headlamps will be the same procedure no matter what vehicle you are working on. Disassembly may differ on some cars, but 99% of the time they are all put together the same. I was referring more to what the end result actually looks like as the headlight housing is different on the '08's than all the previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroryde Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 me too, I haven't seen any 08's with black housings yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Man, this sucks. I did this today, everything was going well, and when I pulled off the *delicate* painters tape it pulled off chunks of the chrome! I did everything right (I thought...) by using that tape and using small chunks. Now I'm stuck with what I should do...should I respray it in chrome paint (which I know won't look nearly chrome enough) or just go all flat black or what? This sucks, it was looking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The chrome came off on just the ring, right? That chrome ring does nothing functionally. Spray it chrome if you want or paint it what ever color you went with. The whole thing (did you go black?) will look sweet. Just make sure you remove the all the chrome so it's uniform. However, if it's in the areas where the light bulbs are (high beams and turns) you will loose some light quality if the reflective material is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 If it's only a small section, nobody will notice. Sounds like you left the tape on there too long or pressed too hard putting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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