something different - headlights (day pics)
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Re: something different - headlights
it's definitely different, but not really my style. I look forward to new pics though.
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Re: something different - headlights
I wonder if the rubber "piping" around the headlight can be painted as well. The black is a bit distracting and disrupts the smooth look...
otherwise, love it.
otherwise, love it.

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Re: something different - headlights
That's something I was wondering about too, because it is rather distracting and breaks up the look. I actually thought about this a couple weeks ago but didn't think it would look right....we'll see thoughfuelforthesoul1999 wrote:I wonder if the rubber "piping" around the headlight can be painted as well. The black is a bit distracting and disrupts the smooth look...
otherwise, love it.

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Re: something different - headlights
Is there any chance of heat building up inside the housing and affecting the paint?

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Re: something different - headlights
Jim! Your a genius!!!!!!!!! That is totally awesome! Can't wait to see daytime pictures!
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Re: something different - headlights
lglarum wrote:Is there any chance of heat building up inside the housing and affecting the paint?
thought the same, I guess we will find out soon enough.
fuelforthesoul1999 wrote:I wonder if the rubber "piping" around the headlight can be painted as well. The black is a bit distracting and disrupts the smooth look...
also my only draw back. But... what you cant see, the HL is only "sitting" back together
they are not clipped which makes the rubber edge stand out more.but its like a 1/4 inch or so.
so maybe it will "blend more. I dont know
day pics coming soon.
Jim


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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
Day Pics
its kinda growing on me. and all that seen it at work likes it.








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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
oh HELLZ yeah
I LOVE IT!!!
I LOVE IT!!!
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
I'm on the fence! I don't absolutely love it, but I don't dislike it! 
I know I couldn't do it on my car as anything other than the stock black would look
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I know I couldn't do it on my car as anything other than the stock black would look
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
i like it, but i think the black outer rim has to be painted IMO
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
GoldenBullet wrote:i like it, but i think the black outer rim has to be painted IMO
I understand what your saying but.. with what? its rubber.
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
i dont know, maybe someone makes a coating/paint for rubber?Gumball wrote:GoldenBullet wrote:i like it, but i think the black outer rim has to be painted IMO
I understand what your saying but.. with what? its rubber.
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
I would leave the rubber as-is. If you start painting that, its just gonna get messy looking.
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
my only idea for the rubber paint is something like hot tires, and that would be really hard to make uniform.
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the black must stay, its needs some contrast....
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
It almost makes the glass disappear! Very cool, but I dont think this would look good on anything but a white car.
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
Looks nice Jim.
I wonder if Crimson would look ok?
Makes the front end wrap right around to the side.
I wonder if Crimson would look ok?
Makes the front end wrap right around to the side.

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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
You just settled it, I'm doing it when I get the clear corners done
That's awesome!
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Re: something different - headlights (day pics)
There are paint markers for tires to paint the raised letters. Maybe try one of those. Longevity would be questionable though. But since it's not a rotating tire, maybe it would last longer.
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Kudos for posting this before me ;-)
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