Project: headlight Mod: version 2
12-06-10, 07:04 PM
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jdmmk3: I decided not to do the turn signal, cause that would be WAY to much work, and i don't like how it looks and how you can see the bulb completely when it's all sanded
rapollon: you nailed it right on the head! bingo
pingpong89: i'd rather not say cause it's kind of embarrassing
lol. they are from a 08 mitsubishi eclipse, but they're not OEM, no idea as i didnt' buy them, kinda just snagged them from work. I will be covering up those black parts around the bezel of hte projector, but i don't think i'll be able to cover the screws, but i'm not to sure yet, we'll see how it goes once i get the lenses sanded down.
My main goal is to get the best light output as possible without blinding oncoming drivers. so if it's not cosmetically perfect, no biggie, haha
to the rest: thanks guys, i'm going to be updating this as the time goes on, as i'm almost finished sanding down the other lense, so the rest should come together somewhat quickly
rapollon: you nailed it right on the head! bingo
pingpong89: i'd rather not say cause it's kind of embarrassing
lol. they are from a 08 mitsubishi eclipse, but they're not OEM, no idea as i didnt' buy them, kinda just snagged them from work. I will be covering up those black parts around the bezel of hte projector, but i don't think i'll be able to cover the screws, but i'm not to sure yet, we'll see how it goes once i get the lenses sanded down.My main goal is to get the best light output as possible without blinding oncoming drivers. so if it's not cosmetically perfect, no biggie, haha
to the rest: thanks guys, i'm going to be updating this as the time goes on, as i'm almost finished sanding down the other lense, so the rest should come together somewhat quickly
12-11-10, 09:31 AM
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Thanks Nick for taking the time and share the write-ups on your latest project.......GREAT job !!! 
Any plans on adding some LED lights to this set like you did on your previous project, perhaps using it as your DRL ? Can't wait to see the finished result !
Danny
Any plans on adding some LED lights to this set like you did on your previous project, perhaps using it as your DRL ? Can't wait to see the finished result !
Danny
12-11-10, 01:19 PM
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if he intends on painting them clear, it's not going to work. the only way is to polish them, and it's A LOT of polishing.
danny, I'll be adding something along hte lines of what i did, but hopefully a little different so they're bright enough to use as DRL's.
right now i'm using my light up JDM license plate as my DRL's. hahaha
danny, I'll be adding something along hte lines of what i did, but hopefully a little different so they're bright enough to use as DRL's.
right now i'm using my light up JDM license plate as my DRL's. hahaha
12-11-10, 03:38 PM
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Why would it not work?
I know it does, just curious about your guy's opinions. If you say 'because it fades or peels' then you either aren't doing it right or using really cheap rattlecan clear.
I have done it on other cars with hids and here in AZ the sun is a biotch. After 2 years, no fade or peel, look like new when waxed. My gs lamps have over a year clear coat on the outside, no fade yellow or peel. It is all about the process you follow and the materials you use.
I know it does, just curious about your guy's opinions. If you say 'because it fades or peels' then you either aren't doing it right or using really cheap rattlecan clear.
I have done it on other cars with hids and here in AZ the sun is a biotch. After 2 years, no fade or peel, look like new when waxed. My gs lamps have over a year clear coat on the outside, no fade yellow or peel. It is all about the process you follow and the materials you use.
12-11-10, 07:07 PM
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cause if you scratch something with sand paper, and spray paint something over it, how are you going to get the scratches out? the clear coat that you rattle can over it would just acent the scratches. that makes no physical sense.
i don't think you understand how deep these scratches are. i don't know why you would put spray paint ontop of a scratched up lense
i don't think you understand how deep these scratches are. i don't know why you would put spray paint ontop of a scratched up lense
12-11-10, 09:05 PM
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If you sand it evenly with 1000 grit, clear will cover the scratches. Also, dont use rattle can, use real urethane clear. I show how to do this in my build thread in VSC located in the toyota section. Im Jmax in vsc btw. See how much I scratched the plastic before I cleared over it. 
Prestige Japan also uses this method btw.
Prestige Japan also uses this method btw.