DIY: Black Housing
06-20-2007, 01:07 PM
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Glad folks here are still using my instruction 
not sure if i mention, these instruction goes well with the 06+ headlights too. Done a few already.
~Robert
not sure if i mention, these instruction goes well with the 06+ headlights too. Done a few already.~Robert
06-22-2007, 08:17 AM
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Can you black out the whole housing on the HID ones without compromising how well the light projects out the housing? I would rather black out the whole housing. I am assuming the suspended lens in front of the light would suffice in distributing the light properly.
Can I get any good input on this?
Can I get any good input on this?
06-22-2007, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Qwiksillva
Can you black out the whole housing on the HID ones without compromising how well the light projects out the housing? I would rather black out the whole housing. I am assuming the suspended lens in front of the light would suffice in distributing the light properly.
Can I get any good input on this?
Can I get any good input on this?
06-22-2007, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwiksillva
Can you black out the whole housing on the HID ones without compromising how well the light projects out the housing? I would rather black out the whole housing. I am assuming the suspended lens in front of the light would suffice in distributing the light properly.
Can I get any good input on this?
Can I get any good input on this?
~Robert
06-22-2007, 08:44 PM
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Thanks. I'm glad I asked before I went through with this. I definitely don't wanna **** up my HIDs.
I will definitely do this mod when I get the time considering I'm going to take my sweet time to not **** anything up.
I will definitely do this mod when I get the time considering I'm going to take my sweet time to not **** anything up.
07-15-2007, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMFairladyZ33
OP these are good instructions. I've opened several lights using your post. Good Job!!!
I know these instructions was for the 03-05 but it also worked for the 06+ if anyone is curious.
~Robert
07-15-2007, 10:20 PM
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The only thing I would like to add to this thread is
I have found Perantex's Ultra Black Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker to work the best when resealing. It is black like the OE stuff and dries very nicely even when you have a large concentrated clump. You can get this at any autozone.
Also when wetting the cardboard make sure it's soaked all the way but not dripping with water or else you'll steam up the inside of the housing when baking the second time during reseal.
Do one light completely at a time if you can't remember how to put the wiring back together so that you will have a complete one as reference.
I have found Perantex's Ultra Black Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker to work the best when resealing. It is black like the OE stuff and dries very nicely even when you have a large concentrated clump. You can get this at any autozone.
Also when wetting the cardboard make sure it's soaked all the way but not dripping with water or else you'll steam up the inside of the housing when baking the second time during reseal.
Do one light completely at a time if you can't remember how to put the wiring back together so that you will have a complete one as reference.
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07-18-2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchjetz
this may be a dumb question but, what kind of paint and primer should I use?
~Robert
07-19-2007, 08:10 AM
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I did mine myself, and although it is very hard on the fingers, it wasnt too hard. I absolutely would say to use KRYLON spray paint though, satin black, because I did flat black on mine, and it looks kind of dry. But krylon paint covers fast, and goes on smooth and easy.
07-19-2007, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
no, the 03-05 projectors use the bowls to distribute light more effectively, if you paint those areas, then you'll lose significant output, you will also lose your high beam capability
07-19-2007, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by brandonanix
I did mine myself, and although it is very hard on the fingers, it wasnt too hard. I absolutely would say to use KRYLON spray paint though, satin black, because I did flat black on mine, and it looks kind of dry. But krylon paint covers fast, and goes on smooth and easy.