Blobeye 'blacked' headlight mod?
06 December 2004, 04:15 PM
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Blobeye 'blacked' headlight mod?
I've been meaning to do this for a while now
...bit of a rigmorale 'breaking' into the lights!
but I have to say that I'm fairly pleased with the results
would prolly look better on a silver or black car
just hope the bu55ers don't leak now
What y'all think? any good or not
Jon
...bit of a rigmorale 'breaking' into the lights!
but I have to say that I'm fairly pleased with the results
would prolly look better on a silver or black car
just hope the bu55ers don't leak now
What y'all think? any good or not
Jon
06 December 2004, 08:15 PM
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Thankyou gentlemen
A tad over simplified perhaps but,here goes...
1,do this....http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ighlight=tango....except remove the grille as well.
2,but,while the two halves are seperated.
remove the plastic chrome reflecter surround.
3,rub the chrome paint off with some scotch brite(takes about 5 mins,literally)
4,wash off the dust and grease,then dry thoroughly
5,Then spray with some plastic primer or plastisicer
6,allow that to dry,then finish with a couple of coats of Satin Black spray paint
7,re-assemble the lights as per Talizmans instructions in the link...et voila
Jon
Originally Posted by supertouring
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1,do this....http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ighlight=tango....except remove the grille as well.
2,but,while the two halves are seperated.
remove the plastic chrome reflecter surround.
3,rub the chrome paint off with some scotch brite(takes about 5 mins,literally)
4,wash off the dust and grease,then dry thoroughly
5,Then spray with some plastic primer or plastisicer
6,allow that to dry,then finish with a couple of coats of Satin Black spray paint
7,re-assemble the lights as per Talizmans instructions in the link...et voila
Jon
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06 December 2004, 10:21 PM
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That does look good. I'd allways thought of doing this on my black STi, but never got around to it. I think I would have sprayed the insides in the same Black as the body of the car though, as opposed to matt black.
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Jon,
That look the dog's danglies mate! Really suits it with ethe carbon splitter.
As for......
I'm surprised they haven't leaked up till now, the amount of bloody times I had them out, and seperated to try and get a good seal on them after de-tango-ing them!
Anyroad, it has to be said, I am well impressed with the mods you have given the car.... I wouldn;t expect any less!
All the better for when I buy her back from you!
That look the dog's danglies mate!
Really suits it with ethe carbon splitter.As for......
Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
just hope the bu55ers don't leak now
Anyroad, it has to be said, I am well impressed with the mods you have given the car.... I wouldn;t expect any less!
All the better for when I buy her back from you!
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Originally Posted by Ex_Pug
That does look good. I'd allways thought of doing this on my black STi, but never got around to it. I think I would have sprayed the insides in the same Black as the body of the car though, as opposed to matt black.
06 December 2004, 11:38 PM
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Wow really impressed with that.... cheap mod and looks great.... i'm not sure if it will looks better on a black car.... not enough contrast!!
Very nice
Very nice
07 December 2004, 11:13 AM
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I'm liking that a LOT!!!
I had a set like that on my last car
http://www.forum.golfgti.co.uk/galle...11126&pos=-844
Would like to do something similar to current car, including de-tango.
Just have to get over the mental barrier of pulling the headlights apart!!!
I had a set like that on my last car
http://www.forum.golfgti.co.uk/galle...11126&pos=-844
Would like to do something similar to current car, including de-tango.
Just have to get over the mental barrier of pulling the headlights apart!!!
07 December 2004, 09:26 PM
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Fantastic 
been so tempted to do my Black 03 STi for a while now but been to scared to take them apart 
might just have to copy your idea
John.
Forgot to ask - Where did you get the silver bulbs?
Thanks
John.
been so tempted to do my Black 03 STi for a while now but been to scared to take them apart might just have to copy your idea John.
Forgot to ask - Where did you get the silver bulbs?
Thanks
John.
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08 December 2004, 08:09 AM
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Looking good, I've de-tangoed mine as well but I am wondering if removing the chrome will make the lights less bright, due to less reflection?
09 December 2004, 04:22 PM
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George W Bush...I gave it a good jet washing yesterday and no leaks or condensation thus far
(I did add copious amounts of clear silicone to the light joints b4 re-sealing them tho)
New to Scoob...I think the bulbs are available in Scoobyshop?..The place where I got mine no longer does them
Boyakasha....no loss of illumination from the lights as far as I can tell,oncoming cars are still occasionally 'flashing me'...serves 'em right for driving on the wrong side of the road over here
and as a footnote,If anyone *is* considering doing the same.
Its one of those 'cheaper' mods that that really can make quite an effective difference to the front of your cars appearance....if you are prepared to TAKE YOUR TIME and put the effort in,that is
My cr@ppy pics really don't do it any justice at all...good luck
Jon
