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Old 08-25-11, 10:37 PM
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Default Who here has painted headlights?

Just decided I want to paint my headlights before winter time comes. I have a black IS350 and was thinking of painting it black, only some parts of it. So if anyone got painted headlights, please post a picture if you can. I can sure use some inspiration!

*** Update: Here's how they look for now. I painted them chrome black, left the bottom part chrome, and stuck a piece of silver CF over the amber reflector.



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Old 08-25-11, 11:33 PM
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I love my painted headlights. Looks fantastic. I think you should do it.

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Yeah I have the headlights and fogs done... it looks really good
Old 08-26-11, 08:23 AM
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here is mine:
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Old 08-26-11, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by uttam24
here is mine:
Can you post a whole car front shot with them? I am really debating on doing this!
Old 08-26-11, 09:40 AM
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Go for it. lots of ppl hate on the whole smoked tails/headlights. i think it looks good.
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have you guys experienced any problems with moisture getting into the headlights after opening them up? i wouldnt done this mod yesterday, but im scared to damage the headlights. thats big money
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Originally Posted by Marexus
Can you post a whole car front shot with them? I am really debating on doing this!
check this DIY ( you will see a better picture): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eadlights.html

jerzylexus: if not done right you will regret doing this mod but if you take ur time and fellow the diy then you will be fine. It took me about 9 hours to finish this mod.
Old 08-26-11, 04:29 PM
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We do black housing!!! Click here
Old 08-26-11, 05:34 PM
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where did u buy the halos from?
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
where did u buy the halos from?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-12...#ht_3534wt_976
Old 08-26-11, 07:21 PM
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tommy from music box did my headlights and fogs too. dham great guy.
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Mine r also blacked
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Do ittt!
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Originally Posted by JLCLightings
We do black housing!!! Click here
Dang, those blue LEDs on the side look real good! How much would it be to paint it black (only some parts) and put in amber LEDs instead of those blue ones in the link?


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