got some new rims for the civic.


don't hate on the taillights.. just skip it

what should i do with the headlights? new ones or clean em? what new ones should i get?

 

buff the headlights, get some oem tails from a junkyard, lower it a bit more, get a lip

 

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^^what he said^^

 

I was just thinking about the headlights and wondering about buffing them out. Would it be safe to use the power ball attachment (chip foose ads) and some plastic polish/rubbing compound to clear them or would that be too harsh?

Just a thought as I was thinking that hand polishing those things seem a tad tedious.

 

3M makes a pretty good headlight polishing kit. I was satisfied with the results. Costs about 15 bucks at autozone.

 

wetsand with 1000 grit sandpaper, then 2000 grit, then use rubbing compound. there are tons of write-up on how to do it

 

if you want to clean them up...here ya go
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2336666

 

you need to fully get the CIVIC glue off as well!

 

OP, you should be able to find replacement OE taillights in the Marketplace. Any '96-'00 coupe taillights will fit your car.
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2336666</TD></TR></TABLE>
That only works for some. A lot of cars will still show wear after that.

Try this one.
http://www.clubcivic.com/board...95621
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Hair dryer and Goo Gone.

DO NOT use a razor blade or credit card. Use a plastic razor if you need to use something.

 

judging by the big dent in the middle of the trunk lid, i wouldnt be all that worried the glue residue left over.

but just lower it down from monster truck status, and i think it should look pretty good.

 

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don't hate on the taillights.. just skip it

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That's just asking to get hated on.

The rims look pretty good, they'd look better if you lower the car and put a lip on the front.

As for the headlights, read the DIY write-up and follow that step for step. It might only last you a year, but it's cheaper then buying a new set.

 

winter tires?

 

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but just lower it down from monster truck status, and i think it should look pretty good.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I can't tell that there is a dent. On my computer it looks like it could just be lighting.

 

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Yeah it's a dent, I can see it pretty clear on my screen.

 

FIXED

 

ahhh much better bro....even if it is paint


Modified by vtecb18c at 11:26 PM 8/19/2008

 

'96-'98 taillights on '96-'98s = &lt;3

I looked at the thread on Eran's computer and I can see the dent. I keep my monitor darker though.

Replacing a trunk is a lot bigger deal than replacing headlights and taillight though.

 

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x2485278

 

just get new headlights, you'll be alot happyier.

 

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If he wants OE headlights, there's a igh chance any used units will also have similar fogging.

 

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Very true, he's better off sanding and buffing them.

I got lucky when replacing my Halos with OEM headlights, both were in pretty good condition.

 

You can have my Si tails for....oh....bout tree fiddy.

 

i know my next step is to lower it... just gotta get the money. idk im torn about new head lights or "fixing" the ones i have. like someone said.. its almost notorious that 96-98 civic headlights are yellowed.. everyone ive seen is like that.


EDIT: yeah the dent def was there when i got the car.. im working on getting it out... it wont be perfect but itll be better than it is now

 

sadly that took me a few seconds to realized the ms paint job on the taillights haha

 

fucc gettin a lip mayn you will scrape da **** outta it cuhz

ay cuhz get a muh fuccin BYS bumper or sumthin ill hook you up wit Si tail lights for cheap mayn n i got some si head lights i sell for cheap cuhz i also got some 5 lug mayn lemme kno
all for cheap