How To: Black out 04 EP headlights

[EP-Three]

I posted this on H-T while this site was down, but I originally wanted to post it here, so here it is.

I Have never seen an 04 ep with blacked out Headlights, so I thought I would do it. and here it is...
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjEwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Start by removing your bumper, there are a couple of clips on the bottom and the top of the bumper. also some 4 screws. 2 underneath the bumper, and two holding the bumper to the fender.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjExNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Then start removing the bolts holding the headlights:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjEyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjE0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjEzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjE1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjE2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Pull out the headlight assembly, if you run into any problems move the bar right under the headlight, it slides right out.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjE3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Remove all the plugs with the lights attached to them.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjE4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

At this point, you can replace the ugly parking lights with some autozone blue ones.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjE5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Your car should look like this now, if you did the above steps "bilaterally"

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjIwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Now, preheat your oven to 200 degrees, and place the assembly in the oven for 10-12 minutes.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjIxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Then take it out and slowly pull off the lens after you have bent back the 5 or 6 clips that surround it. It takes some persuasion, so don't be afraid to use a little muscle.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjIyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

it should look like this now.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjIzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

unclip the two pieces that are together, there should be two screws. Also, take out the lens of the turn signal. It snaps right off...

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjI0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Take some sand paper to the chromed finish and find somewhere to paint it, preferably not where I did :crook:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjI3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

first coat:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjI4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

and keep applying to your satisfaction...

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjI5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Put the lights back in the oven (assebled), using the above settings. After that is done, you can manually manipulate the lens so that it fits.

Let it cool, then place it back on your EP3 using the reverse order of sequence outlined above.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjM1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Now, the bumper. Make sure you put all the fittings just like you found it. The Viola, you should have your new and IMO improved 04 lights.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0MjM2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

I didn't really like the way it looked stock, so I took a gamble on it. I love the way it looks. Next week, im gonna be doing this to the chrome on the back lights...

-Rob

Thanx to Jorran for the big helping hand...

Heres a pic with the lights on.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0Mjg2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

and off...

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI0Mjk4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

[BlackSi613nin]

sweet write up! that looks hot as hell!! i almost like it more then the blacked out 02/03 lightss... nice job! i cant believe how nice that turned out!!...

joHn

[Zodiac]

Originally posted by BlackSi613nin
sweet write up! that looks hot as hell!! i almost like it more then the blacked out 02/03 lightss... nice job! i cant believe how nice that turned out!!...

joHn

Just to say it again... beautiful writeup, and I think I -do- like them better than the 02/03 lights.

[H3 EP3]

whooaaa! thats fricken hottt! :eek: . imma do that to mines soon yo! :cool:

[H3 EP3]

whooaaa! thats fricken hottt! :eek: . imma do that to mines soon yo! :cool:

[doqq]

hey does the 04 headlights fit perfect with 02 models?

[BlackSi613nin]

fits yes, but wiring no, you have to get the 04 harness for the headlights as they ar not H4 bulbs anymore

joHn

[H3 EP3]

i've always wondered....what kind of bulbs do the 04's use? because im thinking of buying some PIAA purple bulbs or something...?

[slave0ne]

I've been waiting for someone to do that. I plan on doing it to my 04 soon. NIce job man! Looks clean. What color black paint and what brand did you use? did you just spray the paint right over the flat black that was already there?

[KimchiBoy_TypeR]

Damn that makes the 04 lights look awesome.Mad props;) looks F-ing clean.

[03CivicSi]

Damn that looks sweet. SOOOOOOOOO much nicer than stock, hah.
Every 04 Ep owner needs to do this.

Nice job

[seattlecivic]

You just got me liking the 04 headlights now.... You made them look good ^_^

Great job!

[EP-Three]

Thanx for all the great comments guys, when I have time, Im gonna see whtat I can do with the tail lights...

-Rob

[nmysiismyn]

Hey Rob,
The instructions for the '02-'03 had some silicone applying during the re-assembly... are you sure that you won't get any condinsation in there? ...hope not

[EP-Three]

i haven yet, but if you really want to be meticulous (sp?) then by all means...

-Rob

[Spidey]

mmmmm.....pizza.

looks really good. yeah i do wish i had those headlights now.

[iNhaLe]

Finally I've been waiting for someone to paint there 04 headlights cause i wanted to see what they looked like before i did it to mine. I looks 10000000000 times better thanks for the write up

[04rider]

bump :angel:

[portugeetex]

that looks sweeeeeeeeeet. how much time did it take you altogether (i.e. drying times and assembly and dissassembly?)

[k20hatch]

Awsome write up man! The 04 taillights look saweet like that! Good job!

[TrippZ]

You just got me liking the 04 headlights now.... You made them look good ^_^

Great job!


same here! i'd pick up a set if they werent near the cost of projecters lol

[1fastminivan]

Hey what bulb type do the 04s use for the low beam?? Are they 9006?? Im swapping out my 02s for 04s and I gotta find an HID kit for the new setup now.

[Lestat537]

Hey what bulb type do the 04s use for the low beam?? Are they 9006?? Im swapping out my 02s for 04s and I gotta find an HID kit for the new setup now.


Low Beam:: 9006
High Beam:: 9005
Parking Light:: 168
Turn Signal:: 7443

[1fastminivan]

Thanx!! :)

[H3 EP3]

after doing this, did you have to re-seal it with silicone or did you use the regular silicone when you heated it back up? also, did your headlights fog up after a while or are they still clean? please help me out cuz me and my friend are gonna do ours. he has the 02 headlights, and i have 04 ones. and i want to know so that i can buy some silicone just in case. thanks. :cool:

[Ep3 No.2]

did your headlights fog up after a while or are they still clean?

ditto

[EP-Three]

well, they did at first a little, but the funny thing is is that is stopped.

[Ep3 No.2]

intresting cause i wanna do it but i want to make sure they 100% dont fog up

[H3 EP3]

intresting cause i wanna do it but i want to make sure they 100% dont fog up

word! would it be a good idea if i put sealant on the pieces BEFORE i stick them in the oven??? that way when it comes out, it'll all be covered with sealant all around, then just grab some clamps or something and clamp them down to get it snug tight??? would that work???? :confused:

[Ep3 No.2]

just curious, but didnt u post that exact same thing on h-t ?

[EP-Three]

yeppers... just thought it would be useful

[toe knee]

ep-three..i saw your how-to on honda-horsepower...good job man it looks nice

[HmongBoi-Si]

hey nice write up on the headlights but can you fix the pictures cause for some reason their not loading up i want to try this cause i have an 04 ep3 si too :smile: