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06-07-2013, 06:13 PM | #26 |
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Great write up. Makes me more comfortable doing my own lights.
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06-07-2013, 06:44 PM | #27 |
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that looks sick dude. actually put that in the oven?
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06-07-2013, 07:35 PM | #28 |
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06-07-2013, 07:47 PM | #29 |
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06-08-2013, 01:54 PM | #30 | |
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06-08-2013, 10:18 PM | #31 | |
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06-09-2013, 12:01 AM | #32 |
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Looks really clean. Awesome write up.
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06-09-2013, 08:24 PM | #33 |
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Fantastic work! got to see these in person today at WBM, can't wait to jump into the project myself.
btw thanks for the tips on the lights and the alacantra interior pieces as well. |
06-09-2013, 09:29 PM | #34 |
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Great Write Up. I was looking to see if there was a way to paint the chrome a color similar to the Blue shrouds on the Skyactive Mazdas
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06-10-2013, 12:45 AM | #35 |
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What's the point of painting the reflectors black instead of just throwing them out? I can't really see that part in the completed headlight, so I can't see what it looks like assembled. I just usually throw it out and didn't know if I was missing something. Nice work, btw!
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06-10-2013, 01:25 AM | #36 |
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Thank you very much for the excellent write up and documentation of the process!
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06-10-2013, 10:56 AM | #37 |
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A little off topic, but does anyone know if WRX tail lights for a 2007 would be compatible on just a regular 2007 Impreza?
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06-10-2013, 11:47 AM | #38 |
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06-10-2013, 11:54 AM | #39 |
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Looks really good with the painted reflectors. When I did mine I didn't do that. I like the way they both look equally though.
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06-10-2013, 04:47 PM | #40 |
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Awesome job! Never thought on using metal cast to paint the reflector bowls. Imma do this next time I refresh my head lights!
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06-11-2013, 12:14 PM | #41 |
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Did you notice any major decrease in light output from the highbeams?
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06-12-2013, 12:10 PM | #42 |
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Can you come help me do mine? I'm in Lawton, OK
Jk....thanks for the write up!!!! I'm doing this on the holiday weekend coming up and will be using this DIY Edit: did you sand or primer anything before basecoat? Last edited by erich6788; 06-12-2013 at 12:26 PM. |
06-12-2013, 12:24 PM | #43 |
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headlights look amazing. Im going to have to try this ASAP. Mine are a bit foggy on the inside of the lenses. Any input on cleaning the insides of the lenses?
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06-12-2013, 12:40 PM | #44 |
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awesome write up, I feel much more comfortable baking and painting them myself. thanks!
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06-12-2013, 01:32 PM | #45 |
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It's not a good idea to clean the inside of the lenses at all. They have a special film on the internal side that shouldn't be touched during the process.
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06-12-2013, 02:00 PM | #46 |
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how about compressed air the ones they use cleaning PC? can I use that to blow out the dust from inside the lense?
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Nope, no sanding or priming. The lights are completely dust and oil free before they are sealed so as long as you don't touch anything with a greasy finger, you should be fine. Quote:
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Sure, if you have dust, you can blow that off for sure. Just make sure you hold it upright. That frozen spray of death that comes out of there will ruin the paint if you hold the can upside down |
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06-12-2013, 04:29 PM | #48 |
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Fantastic write up. Your attention to detail and taking the time to write this up is awesome. Much respect!
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06-13-2013, 11:31 AM | #49 | |
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bull**** use a clean BRAND NEW microfiber towel and a window cleaner and gently clean the inner lense. spray the chemical on the towel and not the lense. and hold it up to the light to make sure your not scratching it. ive done numerous sets now with this method since mine had condensation in them due to a crack in the rear. fixxed it 100% with NO DAMAGE |
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06-13-2013, 11:48 AM | #50 |
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Did you use extra glue to re-seal the light? sorry if this was ask already.
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