preetham

Hi,
I have an 08 ISF. When i was at the dealer recently i noticed a new 12 ISF and it seemd like the inside of the headlight was painted black. Is it the way new cars come or was it a custom job.
Does anyone know a place in TX where i can get the inside of the headlight painted black?

Cheers.

NotnFsport

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Thats how the newer models come. Black engine cover and black inside the headlights.

staman

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More than one member has done that mod. It's not exactly easy but it can be done. Do a search..

preetham

Thanks for the replies.
I am not going to be doing this mod myself, read about the baking process. Prefer it done by a professional.

mugenh22a4

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It's a cool look, but I would never risk breaking the seal on my headlights just for a visual mod.

heyarms

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It's not THAT bad, did mine on my IS250. If you're in Houston there's some people that would help you out!

preetham

I am a bit worried about the seal too, particularly trapping moisture. Would a 2012 headlamp assembly fit in a 2008? What would it cost?

@heyarms: I am located in Austin and Dallas. I do visit Houston quite a bit though, so will message you when i am planning my next visit. How long does this mod take? Do you see\foresee any issues with moisture after your reseal?

rapsquared

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I did this on my STi and it turned out great, however those headlights werent too expensive and very available used unlike the F headlights where a mistake could be very costly

lobuxracer

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Headlights aren't sealed tight. They breathe - if they didn't, there would be a lot of stress to the housing when the light turns on from the heat. So you're not "breaking a seal," and possibly contaminating the inside, you're just opening it up to get access to the guts.

I first did this on my Supra in 1998. It's pretty easy in the realm of all things mechanical.

Joe Z

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^^ You're a Pioneer...!!!


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