Well, I decided to finally start the two projects last week. I have always wanted to have my headlights blacked-out and after seeing what Auto Design does with the headlight black-out, I decided to send the headlights to them. Peter and Eric from Auto Design have been very helpful with whole process. They have answered numerous questions and concerns I had. As for the bumper, I decided not to go with the IS-F Style bumper as I want the OEM fit and finish. I found the OEM 2010 IS-C bumper (new and primed) and OEM Energy Absorber foam for less than $300, shipped! I am now looking for the IS-C fog lights and upper grill. I'll take my time searching as the car will be kept in the garage for the winter. Here are some beginning shots of the project:

 

This should be an interesting thread, I seen this done before and it will look nice.

 

good luck with ur project cant wait to see the finished product. hope they didnt charge you a arm and a ******** for the job on the headlights. its something you could've easily done yourself within an hours time for the cost of a can spray paint and primer

 

Yeah, a member on CL had it done and it looked awesome! I really like the ISF'ish look of the ISC bumper.

 

I know, alot of ppl said I could have done it myself, but....to bake the headlights and go through the whole process of re-sealing, etc... I figure I would let a professional do it...since they have a business specifically for this. Besides, I got a pretty good deal on the job from Auto Design....shipping was kinda pricey, however I was able to use my company's UPS discount so not too bad.

 

Gotta admit Our ISX50's do look sexy with the Black-out Headlight...I also decided too take the Plank and Black Out my Headlights.... ( Dont Mean to thread jack just wanted to share my pics) Good Luck With your project!

 

One more (Finished Product) or ??

 

Interesting, looking forward to the bumper part.

But why the ISC? Why not 2011 F-Sport bumper?

 

Man, your setup looks PIMP!!! I like that! I especially like how the amber parking light and HID's really stands out compared to the mirror housing finish. I can't wait to see what my Garax HID's with the LED parking lights will look like after the black housing. Nice job on yours man...

 

Rash, I thought about the F-Sport bumper, but found it to be a little too aggressive on the sides and in the lower opening. I'm not a big fan of the moldings running in the lower opening like on the F-Sport.

 

Thanks Bro!! Deff. A Big diffrence!! Cant wait to see your new set up with the new bumper its gonna look dope!!

 

headlights are coming out well

 

Okay, I got the OEM IS-C bumper, OEM IS-C grill and the OEM IS-C energy absorber. I test fitted the bumper and grill before painting. It is not sitting 100% because I just put it on quickly for a quick pic....but from the looks of it, after it is finally bolted on, it will sit very flush. The blackout headlight came out nice too...they need a good buffing to really shine, but these will do until I get the MY2011 headlights. The headlights lower lines and lens cover look a little blurry because of the lens glare and angle, Here is a quick progress pic...

 

Looks great waiting for finished product

 

I really like the blacked out headlights, good job!