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FastLane1000 · 10-26-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

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

Enjoy!

Thanks, just the look I was going for! and yes took more time than originally anticipated.

Khyron686 · 10-26-2012, 05:00 PM

Looks great - almost exactly how I was planning on masking. Did you prime first then paint black or just use the black satin paint? I've also got the angel rings but still not 100% if I'll put them in...

FastLane1000 · 10-26-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

Looks great - almost exactly how I was planning on masking. Did you prime first then paint black or just use the black satin paint? I've also got the angel rings but still not 100% if I'll put them in...

Thanks! I had to make a call between what would be ideal look on the masking vs. what lines I was comfortable masking and have it come out right. if that makes sense. I like how another guy just left a chrome ring but I wasn't comfortable masking a circle like he did. also I thought i wanted a little more chrome. I like the halos if they look right and look factory. I was going for a "could have been factory" look. I would recommend some sort of trim around the morimoto projector and researching those projectors to get a good and perfect cutoff. I still have some glare which I'm dissappointed in but i thought they were gonna be perfect out of the box. I used VHT high temperature black satin wheel paint without primer just cause the surface was clean as mentioned in the DIY.

mezdup · 10-26-2012, 06:47 PM

looks incredible

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Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Barvo!

was scrolling down and reading comments while drinking some water. your comment made me spit water on my keyboard as i burst out laughing. thanks!

Beyer Subaru · 10-27-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mezdup

looks incredible

was scrolling down and reading comments while drinking some water. your comment made me spit water on my keyboard as i burst out laughing. thanks!

Anytime brudda. Life ain't fun unless your havin fun.

FRSGT86 · 10-27-2012, 01:26 PM

Looks really good, great job. It looks like a lot of work , but it paid off well!

SalM · 10-27-2012, 10:03 PM

Looks SICK! Now just another thought.. How about painting the part you left chrome in white?

staycrushing · 10-27-2012, 10:09 PM

looks great on a light colored car, on a black car i have a feeling they wouldnt look as good.. but on white its rad.

ImAwesome · 10-28-2012, 02:13 AM

the chrome you left suites the white car perfectly, nice work

FastLane1000 · 10-29-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by staycrushing

looks great on a light colored car, on a black car i have a feeling they wouldnt look as good.. but on white its rad.

Thanks again guys. I think the color contrast on the white car is what it needs. Like tinted windows, lighting, etc. Black and chrome is a tough combination to beat for sure but I think the headlights can definitely be improved upon for any color. What would look good on Black? Stock? would you change anything?

10-27-2012, 01:26 PM	#20
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Looks really good, great job. It looks like a lot of work , but it paid off well! __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

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staycrushing Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: A Hot Mess Location: SO CAL Posts: 199 Thanks: 22 Thanked 150 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s)	looks great on a light colored car, on a black car i have a feeling they wouldnt look as good.. but on white its rad. __________________ one of the first people to ruin the frs.

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