FR-S Headlight Reflector Blackout

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Cade01

So a few questions, I did mine the other day and now that they're painted there is a noticeable gap between the projector ring and the reflector. Was that there before, I didn't notice? Second, are the guts of the lights the same? I think I may have mixed up the projectors when I put them back in(I painted the rings and squirrel finders red) does it matter which side they go in? They look the same and looked to have the same part numbers. Lastly, after reinstalling everything the driver side side maker is loose and I can't figure out how to get it snug again, did I ruin the clips on it possibly?

1. Theres been a gap between projector and reflectors, but if your lights aren't put back completely flush then the gap will be slightly larger.
2. Yeah the projectors are different since the passenger side is slightly lower than the drivers side so it won't glare at opposite side of traffic.
3. The side markers clips are probably slightly bent making, just look up a pic of the side marker tab A and just use a hair dryer to heat up the tab and then get pliers and slowly bend it back bit by bit. Make sure you keep it hot so you don't snap that dam thing. Takes some time (happened to me too )
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Originally Posted by red-frsky

Does Plasti-Dip also work for painting the headlights?

Yes it does work.

[Cade01]

Originally Posted by Wes

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2. Yeah the projectors are different since the passenger side is slightly lower than the drivers side so it won't glare at opposite side of traffic.

Wouldn't this be accomplished by adjusting the lights via adjustment screws not by the internals?

[red-frsky]

Originally Posted by Wes

1. Theres been a gap between projector and reflectors, but if your lights aren't put back completely flush then the gap will be slightly larger.
2. Yeah the projectors are different since the passenger side is slightly lower than the drivers side so it won't glare at opposite side of traffic.
3. The side markers clips are probably slightly bent making, just look up a pic of the side marker tab A and just use a hair dryer to heat up the tab and then get pliers and slowly bend it back bit by bit. Make sure you keep it hot so you don't snap that dam thing. Takes some time (happened to me too )
Need it like this




Yes it does work.

Thanks i just did my headlights like 6 or 7 coats for the bezel and i also sprayed the high beam reflector cause i live in the city using black plastidip im almost finish about to put my 2nd coat of glossifier. How long do i have to leave it out to dry before i can put it back in the oven and reseal it or can i do it immediately after finish spraying the plastidip?? Thank You

[red-frsky]

Also if you can locate where the squirrel finder or whatever tab to aim the low beams down i appreciate it. I'm going to adjust those to avoid the possibility of glaring people while driving.

[retrosmiths]

I've heard of plastidip melting on really high temps..plus I read somewhere that when you remove the dip layer, you'll take off the chrome too..

[retrosmiths]

Originally Posted by red-frsky

Also if you can locate where the squirrel finder or whatever tab to aim the low beams down i appreciate it. I'm going to adjust those to avoid the possibility of glaring people while driving.

You only need to plug the squirrel finders with an epoxy gum, no need to bend it down.

[red-frsky]

Originally Posted by retrosmiths

I've heard of plastidip melting on really high temps..plus I read somewhere that when you remove the dip layer, you'll take off the chrome too..

Yeah im afraid it might melt while in the oven but it's supose to hold up to 300 degrees hopefully it wont melt haha. Thanks i don't know what the squirrel finder is or where it's at so im clueless on how to adjust it however my low beams are aimed down and my car is lowered and i haven't gotten anyone high beam me yet so i guess its fine.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Cade01

Wouldn't this be accomplished by adjusting the lights via adjustment screws not by the internals?

Yes you can actually do that to fix the leveling, but he asked if there was a difference and that was the difference.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by red-frsky

Also if you can locate where the squirrel finder or whatever tab to aim the low beams down i appreciate it. I'm going to adjust those to avoid the possibility of glaring people while driving.

The squirrel finders are located right behind the projector where you put the lights into. Wear some gloves to prevent any oils and stuff and you'll feel like a flat square tab and just push it down.

Originally Posted by red-frsky

Thanks i just did my headlights like 6 or 7 coats for the bezel and i also sprayed the high beam reflector cause i live in the city using black plastidip im almost finish about to put my 2nd coat of glossifier. How long do i have to leave it out to dry before i can put it back in the oven and reseal it or can i do it immediately after finish spraying the plastidip?? Thank You

Just let it dry for a couple of hours and you can just put everything back together.

[red-frsky]

Originally Posted by Wes

The squirrel finders are located right behind the projector where you put the lights into. Wear some gloves to prevent any oils and stuff and you'll feel like a flat square tab and just push it down.



Just let it dry for a couple of hours and you can just put everything back together.

Thanks i finally finished re-installed and everything. Plasti Dip works and it didn't melt but i would perfer using true paint instead; ill try to post pictures but i used black plastidip with 6 coats and 2 coats of glossifier trying to get a true gloss black look instead i got a grayish weather strip color ill try to post some pics if i can!

All in all it took me about 12 hrs from start to finish it even stormed when i was finishing up but i made it Thanks Darren for the Writeup and Wes for your help; ps i never took apart anything on this car i followed Darren DIY and everything came out great thanks!

[Wes]

Originally Posted by red-frsky

Thanks i finally finished re-installed and everything. Plasti Dip works and it didn't melt but i would perfer using true paint instead; ill try to post pictures but i used black plastidip with 6 coats and 2 coats of glossifier trying to get a true gloss black look instead i got a grayish weather strip color ill try to post some pics if i can!

All in all it took me about 12 hrs from start to finish it even stormed when i was finishing up but i made it Thanks Darren for the Writeup and Wes for your help; ps i never took apart anything on this car i followed Darren DIY and everything came out great thanks!

No problem! haha Yeah I actually did plastidip on my reflector then I coated that with real paint, but if I were to do that again I would just go straight onto the actual paint. I did my headlights for the first time too, it was very nerve wracking, but well worth it. :happy0180:

[red-frsky]

Originally Posted by Wes

No problem! haha Yeah I actually did plastidip on my reflector then I coated that with real paint, but if I were to do that again I would just go straight onto the actual paint. I did my headlights for the first time too, it was very nerve wracking, but well worth it. :happy0180:

Haha Yes it was but Darren made it easy to understand and follow great DIY! Btw im only 18 lol no liquior for me yet

[Cade01]

Originally Posted by Wes

Yes you can actually do that to fix the leveling, but he asked if there was a difference and that was the difference.

It was me that asked, I only mentioned that because I couldn't see any difference in the parts. The squirrel finder parts had the same part numbers, the lenses had no markings, and the mount rings and reflectors also like identical.

[ghost86]

Anyone done a color besides black? I'd love it on one of the lighter colors but still want some contast on my Ultramarine. Just want the chrome gone. Thinking about trying Krylon Fusion Satin Pewter Gray.