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Old 07-09-2007
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Headlight Mod Complete!

Well sort of. I broke the right side light housing and there is a gap which will let moisture in. Sucks, but I will try again on my stock driver's side light. For now it works though and looks awesome.

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looks hella killerly awsome..

and yes i just made that word up
 
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nice now do the corners too

just take your time getting them apart
 
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Thanks guys. I'm working on getting some clear corners or should I use my stock corners.
 
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use the stock ones there better quality than the clears off ebay
 
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Cool thanks.
 
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dahhh i dont get it? did you just darken the backround??


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hey nice work! think you could get some distant shots from like 10ft back? I'm trying to motivate myself to do this to all my OEM stuff...
 
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dahhh i dont get it? did you just darken the backround??


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pretty much. You can't paint the reflector parts because you wouldn't get any light and it's illegal.
 
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hey nice work! think you could get some distant shots from like 10ft back? I'm trying to motivate myself to do this to all my OEM stuff...
I'll get some better pics up later. I say you do it. I'm nightshading my tails and third brake light next.
 
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looks real good!
 
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Thanks! The corners definitely need to be done soon.
 
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looks nice. what did you use for the paint? did you scuff it up or do you trust it to stick to the chrome? looks killer though. i might buy some used headlights and give it a shot myself.

i still gotta paint my bumpers, then paint the grille...... ayy. im lazy.
 
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dang son... I got some competition now... lol

over the next 3 summers I'm gonna make a 01+ Projector Retro fit HID kit, using real projectors, so wait till thats done, then I'll have something unique, but I'm kinda scared to do it because so many things can go wrong making them fit, but We'll see

Keep up the work dude!
 
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Originally Posted by Sixt9coug
looks nice. what did you use for the paint? did you scuff it up or do you trust it to stick to the chrome? looks killer though. i might buy some used headlights and give it a shot myself.

i still gotta paint my bumpers, then paint the grille...... ayy. im lazy.
Thanks! I used Duplicolor glossy black paint. I just cleaned the lights with a microfiber cloth before painting them. I sprayed about 5 coats ten minutes apart. It turned out real good. It is definitely worth it if you can find some cheap used headlights like I did.
 
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dang son... I got some competition now... lol

over the next 3 summers I'm gonna make a 01+ Projector Retro fit HID kit, using real projectors, so wait till thats done, then I'll have something unique, but I'm kinda scared to do it because so many things can go wrong making them fit, but We'll see

Keep up the work dude!
Haha! Sounds cool what you are going to do. Good luck. I have seen a couple of ranger owners around here double look my truck with the black lights. i guess they don't get around to any forums, lol.
 
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Nice work Nick.

You're gonna have to make it to one of our meet ups sometime!
 
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i want to paint the background of the tiburons headlights but im scared to heat em up to get them apart lol, looks good!
 
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Haha! Sounds cool what you are going to do. Good luck. I have seen a couple of ranger owners around here double look my truck with the black lights. i guess they don't get around to any forums, lol.

ha i was probably one of them. I work off of Tustin and the 91 in the Anaheim Hills.
 
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Nice work Nick.

You're gonna have to make it to one of our meet ups sometime!
Haha, you mean Kyle? Thanks, I will one of these days.
 
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ha i was probably one of them. I work off of Tustin and the 91 in the Anaheim Hills.
Oh, nice!
 
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Looks good, but definately do the corners.
 
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Whats the link to the write up on how to do this? Looks great btw!
 
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