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RacingCivicSi02
12-01-2003, 08:52 PM
I used Dupli-Color AutoMotive paint. The color is Graphite Grey. IT looks gunmetal.

Bumper taken off
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/17929/p/598769_4825218570949665641_vl.jpg

Picture of the Engine bay. I know it dirty.
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/17929/p/598765_7843307711711802407_vl.jpg

Injen Intake
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/17929/p/598768_1168909791344008149_vl.jpg

We mask the Housing. And spray paint it.
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/17929/p/598767_2653808770609718649_vl.jpg

Results
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/17929/p/598795_6034559264845268034_vl.jpg

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/17929/p/598794_3089734409495108330_vl.jpg

I will try and get the picture of the car with the headlights on. When sunny. It kinda dark rite now.

oogy-boogy
12-01-2003, 08:55 PM
Great job! Looks great. I just did the same mod a month or so ago....:D

Civicvtec1ps
12-01-2003, 09:00 PM
Looks good man. I will do that eventually or just buy CTR headlights. Too cold outside.:'(

my02si
12-02-2003, 07:29 AM
Did you use a blowdryer to heat the silicon????
Also what silicon did you use to reseal and where did you get it? Thanks, Josh

oogy-boogy
12-02-2003, 07:39 AM
Originally posted by my02si
Did you use a blowdryer to heat the silicon????
Also what silicon did you use to reseal and where did you get it? Thanks, Josh

Bake them bad boys in the oven...much easier.

Check out DTH's DIY: http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21419


It's a great how-to...:D

my02si
12-02-2003, 07:42 AM
I have done it once I need to redo it. I baked them as well but wasnt sure if there was na easier way.

RacingCivicSi02
12-02-2003, 04:38 PM
To get the covers off. Heat up the oven to around 350 degree. leave it on for about 10 mins. Then turn it off and throw the headlights in there. Leave it in there for about 15 mins and take them off and pry it open.

The type of silcone is made by Permatex. It called Clear RTV Silicone adhesive Sealant. I got the transparent one. Item # is 80855. you will need the Caulk gun for it.

I only use the Blow dryer to help dry up the paint on the housing.

RacingCivicSi02
12-02-2003, 04:42 PM
and I got my silicone from home depot.

Brettnyt
12-02-2003, 06:31 PM
Woah, that looks awesome man! Nice job! I still need to do this mod... so scared tho!

SiR_d1
12-03-2003, 10:36 PM
sweet:cool:

sintax02si
12-08-2003, 07:09 PM
niiice. Did you notice any difference in the way that the lights work? (are they not as bright or other projection problems?)?

RacingCivicSi02
12-08-2003, 08:46 PM
Originally posted by sintax02si
niiice. Did you notice any difference in the way that the lights work? (are they not as bright or other projection problems?)?

Actually they look the same on the road. Because i left the main headlight part alone. But i also added Silverstar while i had the headlights off.