Hey, I've been wanting to paint my headlights black. A couple friends told me to bake them to be able to pull the headlight apart. I was just wondering what temperature i should do this at, if anyone has done it. maybe even tips or simple instructions...the help would be great. Thanks.

 

http://ephatch.com/forum/showt...21419 For the Si...

http://performance.clubrsx.com/headlights.html For the RSX.

my brother did his RSX headlights PERFECT!! until he got his car ran over at a shell gas station and the body shop gave him a new chrome one hahahah

 

haha.......I actually wrote those instructions on clubrsx, but I have changed to the baking method and must say the results are much cleaner

depending on what sort of oven you have, between 200-250 degrees for about 20 minutes will get it pretty soft for you

just be sure to not let any of the tabs sit against the side of the oven or the door

It feels weird setting a $350 light in there, but Ive done it plenty of times now, but was very worried the first time

 

You guys have entirely too much time on your hands. jk

 

I only do it for a charge now

Ive done so much crap to RSX's...........yep too much time

Now after taking this one COMPLETLY apart, I feel pretty confident in doing just about anything to one

 

Your the man.

 

you still trying to slang those type-r cams in your sig?

I know a few locals wanting them.......give me a price and ill runit by them for ya

 

Get a real one. Don't imitate.

 

Ive actually had both and prefer the DIY's, and thats not even considering the price

 

I tried a flat black and did not really like it......so I have switched to a glossy

Here are some pics of a set I did recently

http://public.fotki.com/RSX8600/new_pics/

 

i agree with you why take the chance in ruining your own headlights when you can just buy real authentic ones

 

i baked my friends and my own at 225 degrees F. paint used was dupli color brand paint.
i used graphite grey and forgot what i used on my friends. dont get a flat paint
i think a glossy paint looks better.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdkindle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you still trying to slang those type-r cams in your sig?

I know a few locals wanting them.......give me a price and ill runit by them for ya</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not yet, trying to get rid of some GSR cams and a set Type-S cams. Trying to be patient and hold on to the Type-R's until I decide on some custom cams.

 

Thanks guys. Simann, that Si sight should really help with. If anyone has anymore pictures of Si's or RSX's with the painted headlights, JDM headlights, etc. POST THEM! plz..I could use a few to give me ideas on how to make this look.

 

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Not yet, trying to get rid of some GSR cams and a set Type-S cams. Trying to be patient and hold on to the Type-R's until I decide on some custom cams.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Same here........trying to get the car actually running again first........lol

patience sucks

 

Those look Really great!!!

 

that was good help, but i think i'm too retarded for something like that

 

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Here are some pics of a set I did recently

http://public.fotki.com/RSX8600/new_pics/</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wow what rims are those? Do you have pics of flat black vs glossy?