GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 11-13-03, 09:51 PM
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so tell me if im understanding this right....you broke the factory seal and painted the housing? that would obviously have to be the case right? also...what type of paint did you use to do this??? inquiring minds would like to know
Old 11-13-03, 10:00 PM
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i have a question, after u take the housing apart, and then put it back together will water moisture goes in later on???
Old 11-13-03, 10:29 PM
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i used hi temp paint flat black ,that is right i took the headlamp shell apart took 1 hour per light just to take apart but u cant tell i did and i put clear silicone around the edges unnoticeable so it wont leak i will wash tomorrow . its really easy if u are patient it is a 10 dollar mod. i am thinking about getting another set of complete hids i liked the stock smoked headlamps better imo. the black is nice and different but i dont think its me so if anybody has a complete set of hids ,housings computers,ballasts and bulbs in good condition smoked or green tint i will buy them !
Old 11-14-03, 12:33 PM
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heres a pic after wash no moisture at all !!!!
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Old 11-14-03, 02:10 PM
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Very Nice I wanted to do mine too. After is painted Black , how much brightness do you loose or any compare to the chrome??

I have ask this b4 but has anyone done it on a black Gs ? I want to see what it looks like, if any, please post some pics of it thanks, It sure looks nice on a Sliver car...
Old 11-14-03, 03:31 PM
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don't the GS Sport design's headlights come like that?
Old 11-14-03, 04:00 PM
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i think the sportdesign gs comes with titanium finish ? and i didnt notice it being not as bright it seems the same to be honest .
Old 11-14-03, 06:03 PM
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looks like a pretty good job,, way 2 go dude...
Old 11-14-03, 06:53 PM
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Welcome to the black housing headlights club.

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Old 11-14-03, 07:05 PM
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Old 11-14-03, 10:10 PM
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me like
Old 11-14-03, 10:23 PM
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thanks for all the kind words ! next step is teins and i want to do a tv mod like rmmgs4 moving the ac and everything !
Old 11-16-03, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by lv2000
yeah thats jack he helps guide me in the garage
What does it do?
Old 11-16-03, 01:54 PM
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I guess you drive forward until it hits or aligns with a specific spot.
Old 11-16-03, 06:15 PM
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thats exactly right hes just a guide


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