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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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I really want to get some eye lids for my 08 Nismo and read a few threads that some owners were painting the inside of their lights instead. Does anyone have pictures of either eye lids or painted lights?
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I was never a fan of the eye lids... here are some painted bi-x lights

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/333724-mr-zipp-does-it-again.html
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Did you ever ask yourself why not both?
I'm digging out the extra cash doing both to try to set myself apart.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Ehhhh Eye Lids Not A Big Fan, The Painted 07 Headlights Ive Seen Are Pretty Nice!
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Do both
  • Painted housing look GOOD
  • Eyelids make the car look MEAN
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by citymunky
Do both
  • Painted housing look GOOD
  • Eyelids make the car look MEAN
if you cant choose, the combo looks great on 06+ housings.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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It's a somewhat old pics. I actually don't have the eyelids anymore. Am planning on getting them again.



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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I have the eyelids, but am taking these off. I am currently in the painting process of the "mad" eyelids that I purchased last week.

I don't even know where to start with getting these off of my lights. I think they are 3M taped, but it feels like they are "cemented" on there...plus I don't want to pull to much for fear they would crack in this 20 degree weather we have right now. If interested, shoot me an e-mail: ILWhitisUKY@aol.com



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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Here is a pic with both painted headlight housing and eyelids. I already have my eyelids and in process of getting them painted and I will be painting my headlights sometime soon. I'm pretty much going for the same look here.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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I went with painted.... Mr. Zipps FTW
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I personally like the look of the eye lid and the painted headlights. I would do it but I got 04 headlights
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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the eyelids look good on kitted Z's stock z's dont look all that great with eyelids... imo i'd do both and throw some aero on it...
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pHiLDeZnUtZz
Here is a pic with both painted headlight housing and eyelids. I already have my eyelids and in process of getting them painted and I will be painting my headlights sometime soon. I'm pretty much going for the same look here.
whoa man, that looks like a GT-R! nice job
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Painted housings on lighter colored cars with lids look killer .

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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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My 08 Blacked out headlights are scheduled to arrive from Mr.Zipps tomorrow via UPS.... I have Carbon fiber AUT eyelids I was going to paint and put on but I am back and forth...

I had 04 lights with the eyelids and it looked good, I got a lot of compliments but still up in the air... To eyelid or not to eyelid... That is the question.. ?? LOL
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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I want to paint mine so bad... i love my eyelids.. i just dont know if the mix willl look good??
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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I vote paint! (In some cases, do both)

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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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what color is your car? i don't think painted headlights look good on all colors. but eyelids are definately ftl.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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do both..i have 'em but not ready to post pic until on car

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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Batmobile
Painted housings on lighter colored cars with lids look killer .

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