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My headlight mod- I tried to do something different part 1

cky211 02-18-2004 09:03 PM

My head light mod I tired to do something different
I tried to paint them different. I just painted everything that didn't look like it was needed.
-Scott A.

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//lightmod.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//lightmod3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//lightmod2.jpg[/IMG]
henzly23 02-18-2004 09:05 PM

damn... i like that. may have to borrow that as my motivation when doing this to my car.

Matt H
MB38 02-18-2004 09:07 PM

Very slick. I'm tempted.
piker28 02-18-2004 09:30 PM

doesnt that look like the normal headlight mod? hah

but eitherway it still looks good
ProdriveRex 02-18-2004 09:35 PM

did you baked them?
did you baked them? in the oven to open? is it easy to do? do they leak at all? is it easy to seal them back? did you use any extra sealat? .... phewww many questions :):confused:
cky211 02-18-2004 09:56 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piker28 [/i]
[B]doesnt that look like the normal headlight mod? hah

but eitherway it still looks good [/B][/QUOTE]
I painted more then the standard light mod

[COLOR=blue]Look Closer[/COLOR]

Thanks for all the positive comments :cool:
I just followed the info at the link below.

[URL=http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1261]Instructions [/URL]

No leaking there is plenty of super sticky black goo already on headlight I just added a little black silicone. It's really not that hard to do. I just spent extra time on the surface prep & paint & masking


[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//wrx_02.jpg[/IMG]
piker28 02-18-2004 09:59 PM

i look at yours and i look at mine i see no difference


[url]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/pcd542ec6a43b86972e888db62df5f949/fa319561.jpg[/url]
cky211 02-18-2004 10:02 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piker28 [/i]
[B]i look at yours and i look at mine i see no difference


[url]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/pcd542ec6a43b86972e888db62df5f949/fa319561.jpg[/url] [/B][/QUOTE]

I see a difference. I have never seen ones like yours. I like them!
Look at the very top picture.
The flat part below the turn signal I painted it completely black.
I just might take a super close up shot to clear this up.

-Scott A.
piker28 02-18-2004 10:08 PM

ahh i see tricky dicky man nice one haha
ATX25RS 02-19-2004 10:35 AM

those look good...i was going to do a friends like that...since i hate masking them, but we masked them anyway...

[img]http://www.hsubaru.com/wrx/013104/images/DSC_0061.jpg[/img]
ATX25RS 02-19-2004 10:35 AM

i did both those sets....
bugelrex 02-19-2004 08:00 PM

The lights look awesome!

but for some reason I can't exactly tell what the difference is between yours and ATX25RS's light. Your's look better, but i just cant put my finger on it...


"The flat part below the turn signal I painted it completely black" --> its looks completely black on ATX25RS's also

great job!
ATX25RS 02-20-2004 11:06 AM

no, on mine we masked out the blinker area. his looks like a "cup" mine looks like it's still used a s a driving light :D
SBW 02-20-2004 02:15 PM

I think these headlights look so much better on a black car. And your twist to this mod definitely looks very good!


I have a white one and noticed that the lights look much better with the yellow cover removed, but thats all I did when I had the headlights open.
nohopekid 02-20-2004 03:34 PM

man those 04 lights are uuuuuuuuugly
manchvegasuruguayguy 02-20-2004 05:33 PM

Awesome job dude !! That looks Great !!! What kind of paint did you use ?? semi gloss, flat , gloss , I heard someone on here say to use paint for a woodstove , because of the heat repelancy ?? I want to do it to my STI but I`m afraid to have leaky or f**k up my headlights when I`m done .:o
ATX25RS 02-20-2004 05:57 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by nohopekid[/i]
[B] man those 04 lights are uuuuuuuuugly [/B][/QUOTE]

you're ugly.. :lol:

i think they look a llittle better blacked out. although lets not turn this into a bugeyes suck or 04's rule thread :lol:



[size=1]and if it wasnt appearant i was joking about the ugly comment[/size]
OCD 02-20-2004 06:07 PM

looks good, do u happen to have more pics of the 04, like that is a wrx with sti wing and hood scoop right?

OCD
TygerStile 02-20-2004 07:15 PM

Good job with the lights, it looks like a very clean job. I might do this soon...
EJ25STi 02-20-2004 07:20 PM

I have painted 4 sets of headlights so far. I think its the best free mod out there.
quest 02-20-2004 09:17 PM

I find the headlight mod only looks good on black cars...nice work!
shortfuseWRX 02-20-2004 10:20 PM

looks nice how did you do that? did you stick them in the oven for a lil bit and pull the cover off?
dropmech 02-21-2004 12:33 AM

I did that to my car a while back too. It looks really good.
ATX25RS 02-23-2004 09:43 AM

just do a search for headlight mod...even check the sticky at the top of this form...i think it has a link to the instructions.
ProdriveRex 02-23-2004 09:48 AM

i was just wondering if anyone actually Baked them (i know were to find instructions) but was just wondering if anyone actually stuck them in the oven
ATX25RS 02-23-2004 10:43 AM

yeah...thats how you do it.... 225 for about 7 minutes to soften the silicone sealant.
ProdriveRex 02-23-2004 10:44 AM

any problems with leaking... do you have to stick them in oven again before reassembling?
ATX25RS 02-23-2004 10:48 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ProdriveRex[/i]
[B] any problems with leaking... do you have to stick them in oven again before reassembling? [/B][/QUOTE]

yeah...it helps to use some blakc silicone sealant to seal them...then throw them back in the oven to soften it up again, then very carefully, squesse them together and make sure all the tabs hook together.

believe me i've done it about 113 time already...on 04's on GC's and bugeyes...
wrichiex_sti 02-23-2004 01:02 PM

wow...looks nice. imma borrow ur idea if you don't mind
sonicblue 02-23-2004 01:53 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by quest[/i]
[B] I find the headlight mod only looks good on black cars...nice work! [/B][/QUOTE]
I beg to differ:

[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/stg1_hl.jpg[/img]

[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/stg1_frt.jpg[/img]
sonicblue 02-23-2004 01:55 PM

FYI - invest $25 in a heat gun. Softens the sealant right up and leaves the rest of the housing cool so you can actually handle the whole assembly. When you bake them, some things can get really hot (like that metal pin on the lower outside corner) and be a PITA to work around.
ProdriveRex 02-23-2004 02:06 PM

Sonicblue... is it a Halo ring on your blinker?:eek:
sonicblue 02-23-2004 02:18 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ProdriveRex[/i]
[B] Sonicblue... is it a Halo ring on your blinker?:eek: [/B][/QUOTE]
No, it's a "Koji" addition. Member over on clubwrx pioneered it but I took it a little farther. Basically, it's a particular-size of PVC Schedule 40 bushing (1.5" x 1.25", to be exact). It fits right in the place of the orange bulb cover (epoxy'd in). What I did with mine in the above pic is painted the inside and the front edge of the piece silver, while the exterior of the piece is graphite (like the rest of the headlight).
ElTorrente 02-23-2004 06:29 PM

Excellent job! I really like them.
cky211 02-24-2004 06:39 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SBW[/i]
[B] I think these headlights look so much better on a black car. And your twist to this mod definitely looks very good! I have a white one and noticed that the lights look much better with the yellow cover removed, but thats all I did when I had the headlights open. [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks SBW
I had the owner of a white WRX that liked mine so much he paid me to do his. I think they look fine in his white WRX and he�s very happy.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by manchvegasuruguayguy[/i]
[B] Awesome job dude !! That looks Great !!! What kind of paint did you use ?? semi gloss, flat , gloss , I heard someone on here say to use paint for a woodstove , because of the heat repelancy ?? I want to do it to my STI but I`m afraid to have leaky or f**k up my headlights when I`m done .:o [/B][/QUOTE]

Thanks manchvegasuruguayguy! I used Rust-oleum High Heat. Here are my views on the paint. It is SUPER flat black. It takes many coats to get good coverage (1/2 the can to do both head lights.) I couldn�t get the paint to run. Dried fast and my garage was maybe 45F When I was done painting I let them sit over night and dry in a warm room. Here is a picture of the paint and the black silicone I used.

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//hlight.jpg [/IMG]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by shortfuseWRX[/i]
[B] looks nice how did you do that? did you stick them in the oven for a lil bit and pull the cover off? [/B][/QUOTE]

Yes I did please see link to instructions above

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ATX25RS[/i]
[B] just do a search for headlight mod...even check the sticky at the top of this form...i think it has a link to the instructions. [/B][/QUOTE]

Yep I put in the link

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ProdriveRex[/i]
[B] i was just wondering if anyone actually Baked them (i know were to find instructions) but was just wondering if anyone actually stuck them in the oven [/B][/QUOTE]
Oven to open them then oven to close them.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ProdriveRex[/i]
[B] any problems with leaking... do you have to stick them in oven again before reassembling? [/B][/QUOTE]

No leaking and Yes

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by wrichiex_sti[/i]
[B] wow...looks nice. imma borrow ur idea if you don't mind [/B][/QUOTE]

Go for it!

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicblue[/i]
[B] FYI - invest $25 in a heat gun. Softens the sealant right up and leaves the rest of the housing cool so you can actually handle the whole assembly. When you bake them, some things can get really hot (like that metal pin on the lower outside corner) and be a PITA to work around. [/B][/QUOTE]

I have the serious Craftsman heatgun that goes up to super high temps. I would still use the oven. I just put on a clean pair of Mechanix gloves for handling the warm headlights.

-Scott A.
bobsrex 03-19-2004 02:11 PM

any suggestions on how to clean up the outer plastic of the headlights...
cky211 03-19-2004 02:46 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by bobsrex [/i]
[B]any suggestions on how to clean up the outer plastic of the headlights... [/B][/QUOTE]

You want info on proper care info for the outside of the clear lens?



-Scott A.
bobsrex 03-20-2004 09:08 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cky211[/i]
[B] You want info on proper care info for the outside of the clear lens?
-Scott A. [/B][/QUOTE]

yes lol. I've heard about Meqiuars plastic cleaner so I'm going to look in to that...they just need a good polish...lotsa road miles havent been too friendly (to them, my hood, my windshield, the overall paintjob lol)
wrx112 03-20-2004 11:53 AM

look like mines except i have the orange they are also up for grabs i turn JDM
FortyTwo 03-20-2004 06:39 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piker28 [/i]
[B]i look at yours and i look at mine i see no difference


[url]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/pcd542ec6a43b86972e888db62df5f949/fa319561.jpg[/url] [/B][/QUOTE]

Did you fix those CF blinker covers?
piker28 03-20-2004 08:43 PM

what do you mean fix?
cky211 03-25-2004 10:08 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by bobsrex [/i]
[B]any suggestions on how to clean up the outer plastic of the headlights... [/B][/QUOTE]

Here is how I clean my headlights.
Remember they are plastic. So I don't use any glass cleaners on them. I clean them the same way I clean the rest of the car with my carwash sponge and soapy water.

If you have fine scratches on them I have found this stuff works great on plastic and paint as well as CD's & DVD's

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//scratchout.jpg[/IMG]
It is Made in the USA

I use it with these special towels I found at Costco.
Don't worry if your not a Costco member I recently saw some very similar towels at a regular chain auto store (kragen, Checker, Pep boys, Napa). When you touch them they have a different feel to them almost a little grabby on your skin. They are washable :)
[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//micro.jpg[/IMG]

Here is a close up shot they look a little different
[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//micro2.jpg[/IMG]
Since we are on the subject of proper plastic care I hate when I see scratches across the clear plastic covering your tach and speedo. Never just grab a rag or use you hand to wipe it.
It will scratch! Get yourself a mini California Duster it works great!
For dusting your dash & instrument plastic and even works together with the big California duster in your house to dust your PS2 & TV etc.

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//miniduster.jpg[/IMG]

Maybe I should make this into its own thread and call it "Proper care for your plastic on your Subaru"
-Scott A.
guzzettaman 03-26-2004 06:09 AM

anyone live in south CA (orange county) that wants to help me do the headlight mod on my 04 wrx?
thanks
[email][email�protected][/email]
joefocker20 03-27-2004 03:58 AM

I did the same thing when I did mine about a year ago.. Looks good though..
MB38 03-27-2004 04:07 AM

guzzettaman, I could probably give you a hand. I haven't done it before, it'd be as much a learning experience for me as it would be for you.

I'm at Chapman.
Samirr76 03-27-2004 11:35 AM

gunmetal looks better than black on a silver car
[IMG]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/peb78104637209ecec3febc55f6c905e6/fc188fa1.jpg[/IMG]

link for is you see a red X [url]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/peb78104637209ecec3febc55f6c905e6/fc188fa1.jpg[/url]
gerbs 03-27-2004 12:55 PM

Wow. That makes the bugeyes look a hell of alot better..

holy jesus monkies!


i like the MY04 headlights better (cleared) but still wow, that looks extremely nice. what camera did you use on those shots?
FortyTwo 03-27-2004 05:04 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piker28 [/i]
[B]what do you mean fix? [/B][/QUOTE]

Aren't they just stuck on top of the orange covers? Am I just seeing it wrong?

[IMG]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/pcd542ec6a43b86972e888db62df5f949/fa319561.jpg[/IMG]
piker28 03-27-2004 05:23 PM

its not a tint its a tint spray so like you spray a few coats on top and yes i used the stock signals so when lit up id show a little bit of amber
MK19_ 03-28-2004 05:37 AM

I'll agree, they look good. But.. IMO, nothing beats a pair of EDM LHD's boys and girls... too bad the European models didn't get the HID option like in Japan- but I suppose the levelers are supposed to make up for that ;)



Great job and way to go on the write up man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cky211 04-06-2004 04:50 PM

Here are some more pictures. Someone requested less glare or reflection so I tried using flash. The orange colored bulb you see is just an attempt at keep Johnny Law off my back. -Scott

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//litmod.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//litmod2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//litmod3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://members.aol.com/cky211//litmod4.jpg[/IMG]
piker28 04-06-2004 04:53 PM

whoa they dont even look black there but other than that get some silver model paint and do a super light coat on that bulb and it will look clear and shine amber
cky211 04-06-2004 07:20 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piker28 [/i]
[B]whoa they dont even look black there but other than that get some silver model paint and do a super light coat on that bulb and it will look clear and shine amber [/B][/QUOTE]

Silver model paint? Spray can? Does brand matter?

Those pictures above are my car same as at the start of the thread.

It is a super flat BBQ black paint.


-Scott A.
piker28 04-06-2004 07:21 PM

mine was like testors spray paint cause i had some left over i did one quick spray and then used a brush to drag it all around the bulb
cky211 05-21-2004 02:19 AM

Anybody out there want blacked out headlights done send me a PM


-Scott A.

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