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toyomatt84 · 06-27-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bakerboy0642

so if anyone has any tips of advice for me for this project let me know. im worried about putting my babies in the oven

and i have a 2004 so i guess its harder

also does anyone know when the trial membership period is up? getting annoying not being able to IM people

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Jstans84 · 06-28-2007, 09:21 PM

Anyone know of any dark grey or black paint that is actually reflective so I can actually smoke out the entire headlight. Instead of just doing the outer edges of it and having the middle still crome?

aznpridelivin2o3_cg5 · 07-05-2007, 09:55 PM

nice write upppppp

im doing it this weekend.

Mr_EmO · 09-09-2007, 08:58 AM

nice

thinknology · 09-09-2007, 02:16 PM

I did this this weekend, pretty easy and turned out great.

And as some people have said (I have an '03) a good hot hair dryer worked fine to pull the light apart, no problem.

Modified by thinknology at 11:37 AM 10/8/2007

Slidin'Sidewayz · 09-09-2007, 04:34 PM

I did mine too! Just wished my lenses wasn't so foggy and messed up but got somehting on the way to fix that hopefully!

imroadk1ll · 09-11-2007, 02:44 AM

hope i can soon be able to blacken my headlights i just need the supplies and time.

Jstans84 · 09-12-2007, 08:20 AM

I am definately blacking out mine when I get home from "the sand box".

syndicasian · 09-26-2007, 01:45 PM

DUDE This is a very nice write up! I tried this on my headlight and its probably one of the easiest mods I've ever done. THANKS!

A new picture of my car with the black housing! Hope you guys like it.

Modified by syndicasian at 1:08 AM 9/28/2007

stinkypinky1011 · 09-26-2007, 01:51 PM

^ congrats, looks great

syndicasian · 09-26-2007, 02:00 PM

thanks!

Boosted T-4 · 09-26-2007, 06:38 PM

nice

imroadk1ll · 10-07-2007, 10:55 PM

hey guys wat tool did u use to take those annoying screws on the fender by the radiator cap and the place on top of the headlights?

As2rd · 10-07-2007, 11:50 PM

The only tools i used to get the headlights out was 8mm socket, Phillips/flathead screwdriver, and Diagonal cutter as pliers. I didn't have any thing near the Rad cap to remove if your talking about the black clips? Use a flathead to pull up on them a little, then use diagonal cutters or "****s" to pull them up all the way.

As2rd · 10-08-2007, 12:05 AM

Just did mine on Saturday, and its the first mod I've done. Hopefully it uploads...

imroadk1ll · 10-08-2007, 05:22 AM

looks clean, thanks for the help

JDM_7th Civic · 10-08-2007, 07:55 AM

As2rd came out sick man cant wait to do mines this weekend

great write up by the way

LatinEM2 · 10-08-2007, 08:18 AM

looks great everyone

As2rd · 10-08-2007, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback!! I like it, the only problem is, I am probably gonna have to order chrome bulbs for the turn signals. I can see a cop pulling me over for white blinkers. So far so good.---Andy

RedEG8 · 10-10-2007, 12:35 AM

ive tried this on my 04 ex but it wont budge and come apart and followed directions..

any other solutions?

toyomatt84 · 10-10-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedEG8

ive tried this on my 04 ex but it wont budge and come apart and followed directions..

any other solutions?

How many black clips did you remove?

thinknology · 10-10-2007, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyomatt84

How many black clips did you remove?

Or a better question... What won't budge and come apart?

If it's the bumper make sure you get the screws in the fender well. Then you have to give it a good (but EASY) jerk to get it to pop out of the clips.

If it's the lights make sure you took all four black clips (like Matt said above) off of the perimeter of the light (where the clear plastic meets black plastic).

Also it may take a little bit to get the light cover to separate from the black housing. Make sure you follow the directions on the heating procedure. I used a hair dryer and it worked great (but I also have an '03). You should be able to get a screw driver down in there a little and start prying them apart (but take it easy).

kcari · 10-14-2007, 05:44 PM

how hard is it to remove the amber?

did you have to aim your lights after your put them back?

one of my lenses is kind of foggy, what is best to make it like new again?

EM2 Charlay · 10-14-2007, 06:42 PM

just did mine this weekend. I dont know about you guys but i have an 05 ex and it was a pain in the rear end. my oven was too small for my headlights so i used a awesome hairdryer my mom had. ill post pics soon.

As2rd · 10-14-2007, 08:31 PM

My oven is kinda small, but the lense fit in with an inch to spare. Had them in 250 for 5 mins and they slowly came apart.

As for the amber lense. I had a small flat head screwdriver, stuck it under the amber above the small light and it popped off.

07-05-2007, 09:55 PM	#28
aznpridelivin2o3_cg5 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danbury, CT, United States Posts: 211	nice write upppppp im doing it this weekend. __________________ 1998. CG5. 4 DOOR SEDAN. DARK EMERALD PEARL. STANDARD. --- HONDA ACCORD.

09-09-2007, 08:58 AM	#29
Mr_EmO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So Cal, CA, USA Posts: 812	Re: How to: DIY black out headlights (LatinEM2) nice __________________ FA Squad Member #20 http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://mremo.deviantart.com/gallery my tattOo art http://hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=2205222 fiberglass NSX conversion vents. sony vaio monitor. http://hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=2333180 TW/FS/FT: 2006 Civic EX Sedan

09-09-2007, 02:16 PM	#30
thinknology Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: oh Posts: 839	Re: How to: DIY black out headlights (Mr_EmO) I did this this weekend, pretty easy and turned out great. And as some people have said (I have an '03) a good hot hair dryer worked fine to pull the light apart, no problem. Modified by thinknology at 11:37 AM 10/8/2007 __________________ 91 CRX Si B16A 03 Civic Ex

09-09-2007, 04:34 PM	#31
Slidin'Sidewayz Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rock Hill, SC, US Posts: 439	Re: How to: DIY black out headlights (thinknology) I did mine too! Just wished my lenses wasn't so foggy and messed up but got somehting on the way to fix that hopefully!

09-11-2007, 02:44 AM	#32
imroadk1ll Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 808 Posts: 786	hope i can soon be able to blacken my headlights i just need the supplies and time. __________________ *04' ES2* *95' DC2* w2b: jdm type r rear upper strut bar and stock gs-r intake (must come with bolts)

06-28-2007, 09:21 PM	#27
Jstans84 Junior Member 2002 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Douglasville, Georgia, United States Posts: 524	Anyone know of any dark grey or black paint that is actually reflective so I can actually smoke out the entire headlight. Instead of just doing the outer edges of it and having the middle still crome?

09-12-2007, 08:20 AM	#33
Jstans84 Junior Member 2002 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Douglasville, Georgia, United States Posts: 524	I am definately blacking out mine when I get home from "the sand box".

09-26-2007, 01:45 PM	#34
syndicasian Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: los angeles, ca, 90042 Posts: 15	DUDE This is a very nice write up! I tried this on my headlight and its probably one of the easiest mods I've ever done. THANKS! A new picture of my car with the black housing! Hope you guys like it. Modified by syndicasian at 1:08 AM 9/28/2007 __________________ RIP TOGEPI. 05/09/06. I'm gonna miss your VTEC and your hairpin gripping skills. All those time on Angeles Crest. :'( Hope you're watching over me from Import Car Heaven. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif Picture of Togepi aka my 93 Civic Si. http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1623043 My EM2. Pictures from a photoshoot. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1724766

09-26-2007, 01:51 PM	#35
stinkypinky1011 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TAMPA, fl, U.S.A Posts: 385	^ congrats, looks great __________________ 2004 White em2 (DD) http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif 2004 Black em2 (sold) http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif

09-26-2007, 02:00 PM	#36
syndicasian Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: los angeles, ca, 90042 Posts: 15	Re: (stinkypinky1011) thanks! __________________ RIP TOGEPI. 05/09/06. I'm gonna miss your VTEC and your hairpin gripping skills. All those time on Angeles Crest. :'( Hope you're watching over me from Import Car Heaven. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif Picture of Togepi aka my 93 Civic Si. http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1623043 My EM2. Pictures from a photoshoot. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1724766

09-26-2007, 06:38 PM	#37
Boosted T-4 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 445	nice

10-07-2007, 10:55 PM	#38
imroadk1ll Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 808 Posts: 786	hey guys wat tool did u use to take those annoying screws on the fender by the radiator cap and the place on top of the headlights? __________________ *04' ES2* *95' DC2* w2b: jdm type r rear upper strut bar and stock gs-r intake (must come with bolts)

10-07-2007, 11:50 PM	#39
As2rd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD, United States Posts: 19	The only tools i used to get the headlights out was 8mm socket, Phillips/flathead screwdriver, and Diagonal cutter as pliers. I didn't have any thing near the Rad cap to remove if your talking about the black clips? Use a flathead to pull up on them a little, then use diagonal cutters or "****s" to pull them up all the way.

10-08-2007, 12:05 AM	#40
As2rd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD, United States Posts: 19	Just did mine on Saturday, and its the first mod I've done. Hopefully it uploads...

10-08-2007, 05:22 AM	#41
imroadk1ll Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 808 Posts: 786	Re: (As2rd) looks clean, thanks for the help __________________ *04' ES2* *95' DC2* w2b: jdm type r rear upper strut bar and stock gs-r intake (must come with bolts)

10-08-2007, 07:55 AM	#42
JDM_7th Civic Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	As2rd came out sick man cant wait to do mines this weekend great write up by the way

10-08-2007, 08:18 AM	#43
LatinEM2 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,171	looks great everyone

10-08-2007, 01:06 PM	#44
As2rd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD, United States Posts: 19	Thanks for the positive feedback!! I like it, the only problem is, I am probably gonna have to order chrome bulbs for the turn signals. I can see a cop pulling me over for white blinkers. So far so good.---Andy

10-10-2007, 12:35 AM	#45
RedEG8 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada, BC, Canada Posts: 64	ive tried this on my 04 ex but it wont budge and come apart and followed directions.. any other solutions?

10-14-2007, 05:44 PM	#48
kcari Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bien Hoa, Vietnam Posts: 527	Re: (thinknology) how hard is it to remove the amber? did you have to aim your lights after your put them back? one of my lenses is kind of foggy, what is best to make it like new again?

10-14-2007, 06:42 PM	#49
EM2 Charlay Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Plano, TX, US Posts: 44	just did mine this weekend. I dont know about you guys but i have an 05 ex and it was a pain in the rear end. my oven was too small for my headlights so i used a awesome hairdryer my mom had. ill post pics soon.

10-14-2007, 08:31 PM	#50
As2rd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD, United States Posts: 19	My oven is kinda small, but the lense fit in with an inch to spare. Had them in 250 for 5 mins and they slowly came apart. As for the amber lense. I had a small flat head screwdriver, stuck it under the amber above the small light and it popped off.

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