How to clear MY04 headlights - photo instructions - Page 12

skivvie · 04-14-2004, 06:14 PM

Interesting. So i guess the key is to make sure the sealent/caulk is evenly distributed when you close it back up.

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Rev1 · 04-14-2004, 07:00 PM

I had moisture, but not due to humidity. When prying open the headlight on top with a flat screwdriver, I scraped too much of the caulk.

So, when I washed the car, water trickled down where it was not properly sealed up, and pooled at the very bottom.

When the engine bay gets hot or when the headlights heat up the interior, pooled water heats up and evaporates. As soon as you turn off the car and things start to cooll down, moisture will appear. Taking the turn signal bulb will make some of the moist air escape and you will get less condensation inside, but its a temporary solution and as soon as it rains or wash your car, water will keep accumulating.

So rebaking, resealing, and recaulking took care of it.

ej25_TS · 04-15-2004, 04:46 AM

Well I know this has probally been asked but I want to paint the housing black. So give it a light sand and just paint? What paint should I use?

Thanks

Alpha_32 · 04-17-2004, 11:42 AM

it's been 2 weeks and i've had no condensation...i'd definatly suggest getting some silicon selant and sealing that shizzle up before you slap them back on

vf39hipsi · 04-18-2004, 03:14 AM

just wanted to show off a little

vf39hipsi · 04-18-2004, 03:15 AM

that came out WAYYYYYYYYYYY too big, sorry guys

wOni · 04-20-2004, 01:58 AM

just a random question..

isnt it illegal, not to have orange lights??

btw, its Australia here

=)

skivvie · 04-20-2004, 12:34 PM

Depends on the State/Country. Here in California, you do not have to have orange front turn/parking lights. As long as they aren't red or blue, you're fine.

faststi · 04-26-2004, 11:55 PM

has any one tried painting the inside body color instead of leaving chrome or painting it black

Speedadickt · 04-28-2004, 01:43 PM

Do not paint the chrome part or else your light's will not reflect out in front of you. Meaning your light bulb will be on but not enough reflection of light to light in front of you.

Quack · 04-28-2004, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Speedadickt
Do not paint the chrome part or else your light's will not reflect out in front of you. Meaning your light bulb will be on but not enough reflection of light to light in front of you.

he's referring to the front chrome housing and not the reflective housing. there are 2 parts in the light. the front part and the rear. the pic above shows the front part painted black, yet leaving the reflector chromed. no differnece in lighting with the front portion painted.

BTW, i got the silve colored bulbs that flash orange for around $15 for 4

faststi · 04-28-2004, 11:10 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Quack
[b]he's referring to the front chrome housing and not the reflective housing. there are 2 parts in the light. the front part and the rear. the pic above shows the front part painted black, yet leaving the reflector chromed.

yes this is what i ment to say. has anyone ever done this if you have please post pics
steve

Quack · 04-29-2004, 07:55 AM

just like the '05 STi lights

i took out the orange pieces the other day, because i finally got the silver colored bulbs that flash amber.

also check page 10 of this thread for more pics.

edit: oop's i thought you were speedadikt...i don't know of anyone painting to match the body color. it could work, but getting the paint to shine would be a little tough.

Celly · 04-29-2004, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Quack
[because i finally got the silver colored bulbs that flash amber.
[/b]

Do you mind sharing where with the rest of the class?

Quack · 04-30-2004, 12:14 AM

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ort&query=7440

Celly · 04-30-2004, 12:20 AM

shibby.

wrxpassinU · 05-01-2004, 01:04 PM

im not a fan of the clear lights.

aznatama · 05-02-2004, 04:39 AM

what about a black chrom outer housing instead of flat black? anyone know where I can get black chrom paint or dark grey tint paint??

netzr0 · 05-02-2004, 06:07 PM

I clear out my 04 STi today.
took about 2 hours or so.
it was very easy. it did take some effor to pry the housing apart after baking it.
If you have a white car, be very careful taking out and putting the housing back into the car, the bumper scratches very easy.

Also i put my housing with the HID balast and bulb into the oven and it all worked out fine.

thank you skivvie for a great write up.

RChampion · 05-03-2004, 10:01 PM

netzr0... got any pics? I'm lookin to do up my white STi soon...

netzr0 · 05-04-2004, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigbobchamp
netzr0... got any pics? I'm lookin to do up my white STi soon...

here yah go

if you want to see more see them all here.
http://www.nucifera.net/images/sti/

deft · 05-04-2004, 11:21 PM

How big is the difference between the glossy, semi-glossy, and flat black?

deft · 05-04-2004, 11:26 PM

Also any recommendation on the type of paint? Should I just look for some high-temp paint?

As well, how do you guys think the amber turn signal plastic would look smoked out?

Thanks a bunch.

taams suby · 05-05-2004, 03:08 PM

I just did this yesterday, with my friend and I it only took about an hour including baking time. LOOOOKS CLLEEEAN! thank you soo much.

taams suby · 05-05-2004, 03:09 PM

I just did this yesterday, with my friend and I it only took about an hour including baking time. LOOOOKS CLLEEEAN! thank you soo much.

taam

04-29-2004, 07:55 AM	#288
Quack Scooby Specialist Member#: 57264 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Aurora, OH Vehicle: 2004 18g Wagon - WRB PDX Tuned - 329whp/315wtq	just like the '05 STi lights i took out the orange pieces the other day, because i finally got the silver colored bulbs that flash amber. also check page 10 of this thread for more pics. edit: oop's i thought you were speedadikt...i don't know of anyone painting to match the body color. it could work, but getting the paint to shine would be a little tough. Last edited by Quack; 04-29-2004 at 08:01 AM.

05-02-2004, 06:07 PM	#294
netzr0 Scooby Newbie Member#: 56394 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SF, CA Vehicle: 2004 STi Aspen White	04 STi I clear out my 04 STi today. took about 2 hours or so. it was very easy. it did take some effor to pry the housing apart after baking it. If you have a white car, be very careful taking out and putting the housing back into the car, the bumper scratches very easy. Also i put my housing with the HID balast and bulb into the oven and it all worked out fine. thank you skivvie for a great write up.

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04-14-2004, 06:14 PM	#276
skivvie Scooby Newbie Member#: 29719 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Draper, UT Vehicle: '06 WRX Wagon Silver	Interesting. So i guess the key is to make sure the sealent/caulk is evenly distributed when you close it back up. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Rev1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 51240 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS350 Black	I had moisture, but not due to humidity. When prying open the headlight on top with a flat screwdriver, I scraped too much of the caulk. So, when I washed the car, water trickled down where it was not properly sealed up, and pooled at the very bottom. When the engine bay gets hot or when the headlights heat up the interior, pooled water heats up and evaporates. As soon as you turn off the car and things start to cooll down, moisture will appear. Taking the turn signal bulb will make some of the moist air escape and you will get less condensation inside, but its a temporary solution and as soon as it rains or wash your car, water will keep accumulating. So rebaking, resealing, and recaulking took care of it.

04-15-2004, 04:46 AM	#278
ej25_TS Scooby Specialist Member#: 59670 Join Date: Apr 2004 Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS250 Starfire Pearl	Well I know this has probally been asked but I want to paint the housing black. So give it a light sand and just paint? What paint should I use? Thanks

04-17-2004, 11:42 AM	#279
Alpha_32 Scooby Specialist Member#: 35876 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Las Vegas Vehicle: 2008 Legacy GT SpecB Grey	it's been 2 weeks and i've had no condensation...i'd definatly suggest getting some silicon selant and sealing that shizzle up before you slap them back on

04-18-2004, 03:14 AM	#280
vf39hipsi Scooby Specialist Member#: 55794 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY	just wanted to show off a little

04-18-2004, 03:15 AM	#281
vf39hipsi Scooby Specialist Member#: 55794 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY	that came out WAYYYYYYYYYYY too big, sorry guys

04-20-2004, 01:58 AM	#282
wOni Scooby Newbie Member#: 59989 Join Date: Apr 2004	just a random question.. isnt it illegal, not to have orange lights?? btw, its Australia here =)

04-20-2004, 12:34 PM	#283
skivvie Scooby Newbie Member#: 29719 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Draper, UT Vehicle: '06 WRX Wagon Silver	Depends on the State/Country. Here in California, you do not have to have orange front turn/parking lights. As long as they aren't red or blue, you're fine.

04-26-2004, 11:55 PM	#284
faststi Scooby Newbie Member#: 60431 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Puyallup, WA Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRX Blue	has any one tried painting the inside body color instead of leaving chrome or painting it black

04-28-2004, 01:43 PM	#285
Speedadickt Scooby Newbie Member#: 53610 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SO CAL FuLLeRtOn Vehicle: 2004 WRX Aspen White, 04 G35 Coupe	Do not paint the chrome part or else your light's will not reflect out in front of you. Meaning your light bulb will be on but not enough reflection of light to light in front of you.

04-28-2004, 11:10 PM	#287
faststi Scooby Newbie Member#: 60431 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Puyallup, WA Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRX Blue	[quote]Originally posted by Quack [b]he's referring to the front chrome housing and not the reflective housing. there are 2 parts in the light. the front part and the rear. the pic above shows the front part painted black, yet leaving the reflector chromed. yes this is what i ment to say. has anyone ever done this if you have please post pics steve

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04-30-2004, 12:20 AM	#291
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05-01-2004, 01:04 PM	#292
wrxpassinU Scooby Newbie Member#: 54754 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Portland, ME Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 2.5i Gray	im not a fan of the clear lights.

05-02-2004, 04:39 AM	#293
aznatama Scooby Specialist Member#: 60316 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: un-ghetto part of Pasadena Vehicle: 2004 STi WRB	what about a black chrom outer housing instead of flat black? anyone know where I can get black chrom paint or dark grey tint paint??

05-03-2004, 10:01 PM	#295
RChampion Scooby Specialist Member#: 21481 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 99 2.5RS, 04 Forester 2.5X, 03 ECS WRX	netzr0... got any pics? I'm lookin to do up my white STi soon...

05-04-2004, 11:21 PM	#297
deft Scooby Specialist Member#: 46624 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2004 WRX World Rally Blue	How big is the difference between the glossy, semi-glossy, and flat black?

05-04-2004, 11:26 PM	#298
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taams suby Scooby Newbie Member#: 61170 Join Date: May 2004 Location: The O.C. Vehicle: 2004 WRX Java Black Pearl	I just did this yesterday, with my friend and I it only took about an hour including baking time. LOOOOKS CLLEEEAN! thank you soo much.

05-05-2004, 03:09 PM	#300
taams suby Scooby Newbie Member#: 61170 Join Date: May 2004 Location: The O.C. Vehicle: 2004 WRX Java Black Pearl	I just did this yesterday, with my friend and I it only took about an hour including baking time. LOOOOKS CLLEEEAN! thank you soo much. taam