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FastLane1000 10-25-2012 11:07 AM

And yet another Black headlight, different still
 
I really appreciate the detailed threads I used for removing the front bumper and opening the headlights. I also was impressed with Andrew at TRS for answering my questions and providing a quality and complete HID kit at a great value. Here's my progress so far...

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...023_212456.jpgI did easily remove the corner lights without hurting the mounting tabs. I did this by pushing up on the metal clip to release the bottom of the light. then put a flat tip screw driver in behind the light and pushed out.
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...023_213854.jpg

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After removing the tape (green Scotch automotive tape) I did have some slight bleed in my paint line. I touched this up little by little with more tape and a very fine brush. I also used a Qtip in mineral spirits to make my lines nice. I have my wiring laid for the HIDs and hope to have finished pics tomorrow.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...024_223542.jpg



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SubarooMike 10-25-2012 11:18 AM

Looks like complete crap.... J/k! Looks fantastic! Great work!:happy0180:

CBR600RR 10-25-2012 11:23 AM

Looks great!

chulooz 10-25-2012 11:23 AM

on car!!! looks impressive

Beyer Subaru 10-25-2012 11:24 AM

Barvo!

VSGTS14 10-25-2012 11:38 AM

installed pics please! i haven't seen anybody paint only the circle around the projector yet..such as black housing, red circle? demon eye. i saw the other guy did the entire part red.

FastLane1000 10-25-2012 12:28 PM

Thanks guys! I took my time yesterday and had distractiongs and didn't get the car back together like I wanted. Hopefully tonight!

Turbowned 10-25-2012 03:37 PM

Looks much better than all black. Can't wait to see it installed!

Got3n 10-25-2012 03:48 PM

man these look seksi, i just wish i had the patience to do this when i get my car, i would rather just purchase them already blacked out lol

Squishy86 10-25-2012 03:48 PM

Enjoy those retrofits, man! The best bang for your buck. I've talked to Andrew before and he's very helpful.

FastLane1000 10-25-2012 04:50 PM

Hopefully there will be some good quality stuff at SEMA. Most aftermarket headlights Ive seen are poor fit, finish and overall quality.

FastLane1000 10-26-2012 01:11 AM

pics added

wbradley 10-26-2012 10:20 AM

The black looks good, almost like something the factory would do on a mid-model refresh. However, it's a LOT of work.

Enjoy!

JWMotoring 10-26-2012 10:48 AM

Those look great!


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