DeweyAXD

Well its one of... if not my first post in here but rather than be the shy quiet chap in the corner who uses this site for info i feel its time I contribute at last!
I thought I'd show some pics of what has to be the best mod for any Blobeye owner (even if they are skint from the b*tard government upping fuel prices every other coffee break they have!).

I did this at the weekend - took a good few hours of patient sanding and painting but it really is a mod for anyone who is willing to get their hands dirty! (and have the brass ones to cook their headlghts in their oven! ).

Haven't done a step by step (there are plenty out there) so I'll just share the pics and answer comments/reactions.

Off with the grill badge next.... ok I'm not the first to do these mods... but why deny its all in good taste!

Before and After Shown Below.


Before Close

After Close

During!

100 Degrees C for about 12 mins after light removed and all unscrewed.

Sanded Chrome Trim

Primed and Rubbed Down

Satin Matt Black Applied

All back together and looking mean as fooook!


So there you have it

DeweyAXD

Well bugger me.... 2004! Definatley time for a review after 4 years i'd say so lets see some more of other peoples and free people from the shackles of their Orange and Chrome hell!

DeweyAXD

Good Man! Top job on the STi too there - Go on give it a go on ya 07! Whats a warranty needed for anyway "look at my head lights Mr Subaru Warranty man.... they melted in the sun! Give me new ones now!!"

alpha charlie

Looks great mate, are these the bulbs I need to do mine?
Cheers
AC


Philips WY21W Silvervision

DeweyAXD

I'll tell you in a day cause like a muppet I don't havemine yet - Silvertec ones on Scoobyparts.com is what i went for personally.

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

Oh go on then

alpha charlie

Just ordered 2 sets from Scoobyparts
Cheers
AC

budge28

Has anyone done this on a black car?

I like the black lights, but have never seen it done on a black one. Just wondered is im temped to do it but not sure what it would look like. Or just detango them.

If anyone has or seen any pics that would be great.

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

Budge, mine's black with the orange inserts removed.
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I recently ordered some of those Silvervision bulbs (not shown in my picture) and they are spot on. Whatever you do though DO NOT go for some off Ebay, the prat sent me two incorrect packs first, clearly not having a clue what he's on about and is taking his time over the refund (nearly two months now!) He's still not removed his advert either

STi06

Does anyone know if i can do this to my 2006 STi... Basic structure should be the same, but wouldnt want to try that out if theres a chance for me to f**k it up.

Luther

iTrader: (13)

Sorry to drag this back from the past but just stripped my car, lights are out... completely de-screwed.... but I'm having issues removing what looks to be the headlight level motor prior to chucking these in the oven....

Can anyone confirm IF this it to be removed and if so HOW....

looking for a quick response of possible as car is stripped and oven warming as I type....

Meallbhan

iTrader: (3)

I just wish I knew about spraying them black before I detangoed mine! I don't fancy pealing away the silicone to pull them all apart agian!

tomdscooby

dint take mine out...
did mine for about 8 mins at 75 C

maydew

iTrader: (9)

i have done about 4 sets of these now,and never used the oven method or would recommend it, use a hot air gun paint stripper and u will never melt the light.takes about 10 mins to seperate
as for the bulbs heard u cannot see the silvertec bulbs in direct sun light
i have these fitted with no probs Philips Bulbs - WY21W from Power Bulbs

wiley

iTrader: (63)

looks wicked de-tangoo'd
wiley

Meallbhan

iTrader: (3)

A quick question. Would doing this light mod have any effect on the MOT? and also by spraying what is the reflective surface, wouldn't this effect the headlights brightness?

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

You arent spraying the reflector,you are only spraying the surround

Meallbhan

iTrader: (3)

Cheers, yeah I know its the surround i've gota spray (the chromed part that comes off with one screw), I just wondered if that would dull the light effect at all seeing as its reflective.