Blacked out headlights/grill... Pics of process.

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05-07-2008, 04:07 PM

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hrm double post

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05-07-2008, 04:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by illlojik

I'd love to order some 5.5gen headlamps so that I can AE them, but afraid I'd f up the paint job.

The 2k ones were ok since you're just rubbing the chrome off.

worst case if you f*ck it up is use some oops and take it back off. then start over.

It's really easy to NOT mess up, though.

05-07-2008, 04:28 PM

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It is not difficult to paint them. Used flat black spray paint. I have an extra set, and I took my time with them.

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05-07-2008, 04:38 PM

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couple of more pics

05-07-2008, 06:33 PM

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just a FYI, you don't have to paint all that back area that's not visible lol...

05-08-2008, 06:16 AM

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what is the process to correct cloudy plastic covers of my headlights ? i see what u used but I would like to know how to use them . I'd appreciate ur help

05-08-2008, 11:28 AM

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just read the directions on the back of the bottle for a start.

05-08-2008, 01:00 PM

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what is the process to correct cloudy plastic covers of my headlights ? i see what u used but I would like to know how to use them . I'd appreciate ur help

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=549209

05-25-2008, 08:29 PM

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i painted my grill today...
this is my grill and the paint i used ...

my grill getting a bath

pretty much done with the sanding, just needs the finishing touches.. i chose to sand it down so im working with a fresh grill not one thats paint on top of paint... or w/e the material is.. others can choose not to

painted and ready to dry

dried and ready apply

05-25-2008, 08:30 PM

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Finished product ...

i was to tired to wash my car after all that so it's kind of dirty but the grill is clean and im happy i did it.
next to come is to do the headlights. which will be another weekend.

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05-25-2008, 08:32 PM

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you need some clear coat on there...matches car better

10-18-2008, 12:07 PM

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have any of you changed the taillights to matched the darkened headlights/grill?

10-18-2008, 05:15 PM

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have any of you changed the taillights to matched the darkened headlights/grill?

Like this ?

from all red to SE style.

10-18-2008, 05:35 PM

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IDK if i missed this part? what did use to put the headlights cover to the housing? did u use special glue that you get from autoparts or what?

10-18-2008, 07:51 PM

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I like the blackout theme you have going on. It contrasts well with the silver..much better then the boring gray grille

10-19-2008, 06:36 AM

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I think the black grille and headlights help break up the color of the car. I like the idea of painting the grille the color of the car but not the headlights. I have the same color car and I cant help but to think I need something to help break up the color its kinda blahh. I thought if I went with the black se tails black headlights and some black or dark rims this would help break up the color.

10-19-2008, 10:03 AM

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Sick headlights bro. I like the way to went about that. But does anyone here know where I can get some really good 5500-6000k projector headlights from? and Im not talkin about that ebay crap either, from a good brand name company for "Cheap"!!!!

Thanks-

10-20-2008, 07:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sparks03max

And installed on car:

Hey yo what kind of headlights are those. OEM stock w/ a twist?

Or

Are they any type of projector lights because im lookin for something like those.

10-20-2008, 08:30 AM

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yes, like the SE lights, they give balance to the car.

I like what you did the the car, the black grill/headlights look good. any place i can get instructions on how to break up headlights and black them out like that?

10-20-2008, 09:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXXfiend09

Hey yo what kind of headlights are those. OEM stock w/ a twist?

Or

Are they any type of projector lights because im lookin for something like those.

those are OEM HIDs...with cleared blinker