BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 well after seeing a few of you guys with black headlights thought i,d have a go myself, and to my suprise it was quite easy. took a few hours to complete the whole process but the finished article looks the nutts esp with the carbon bonnet! so if ya not sure on doing it yourself, have a go its easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Nice work, looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 that looks wicked burt. and the CF bonnet is cool. where did that come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 d'oh dont worry, Top Secret. just read ya signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 the bonnet is a top secret but it came from whifbitz £780.00 inc the vat but even though it has its own bonnet catches on it i had to fit some pins to hold the corners down properly, other than that it does look the nutts and fits lovely.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonv Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Do you use a special type of spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 no not really matey, just bought high temp paint, ie exhaust paint, can get it from anywhere really, (matt black) and will dry to simular finish to the rear lights, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIL Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Top Draw!! Lights look great. I really need to split one of my lights (usual foggy look) but dont want to end up making a `dogs breakfast` of it. Do you have any tips on going about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I like it - very subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 ok, you need , heat gun( one used for stripping paint) and a card board box approx' 2-3ft wide x 3-4ft long and about 1ft deep. take the metal clips off the headlight and place on tne floor, next to that put the heat gun ( do not point the heat gun directly to the light) turn the gun on and put the box over the top of them, leave them for about 15mins, the light will become very very hot once at the right temp use a thick blade or flat screwdriver to leaver them apart, once you have done what you want to the light reverse the process to re-heat the black seal and push them back together. then replace the clips that you removed , hey presto!! jobs a good'n' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I want your bonnet sooooooooooooooo much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 the bonnet has got to be one of the best ones ive seen! am soooo putting it on my wishlist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 feck me!!! to think i nearly sold it some peeps said that i looked better with the silver one, soooo glad i didn't listen to em ah it took a lot of work to get it too line up proper, guess it was all worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 damn right it was worth it! and if you every fancy selling it! im first! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kennyf Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 was it a spray type paint you used? Where did you get it from as I would love that look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 yes fella, it was exzorst spray paint from dutton forshaw cost me £6.99. best money spent so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KARacing Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Good Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 just had a plan, got spare set, maybe i could do another set of black ones, anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klump Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Your lights !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 nice job mate!!!. let me get this right you covered the heat gun and the lights totaly, is so didnt the heat gun get too hot??? tt steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I think that looks well good...I also think a red, yellow or Green car would look cool with colour coded lights too. I suggested this to Matt H coz his yellow Supra would look wicked with yellow light frames..but he told me i was If you look at the Corvette C6's they do that kind of thing as standard and Ferrari's I think...looks well good in my opinion..and I should know coz I'm Mr Tasteful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 How much would you sell em for Burt? Might be interested as mine look poor and very yellow!! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 nice job mate!!!. let me get this right you covered the heat gun and the lights totaly, is so didnt the heat gun get too hot??? tt steve. no matey don,t put the heat gun pointing directly at the head light, the gun is designed to get hot so its nothing to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 How much would you sell em for Burt? Might be interested as mine look poor and very yellow!! Nick hmm letme speak to my accociate and i'll get back to ya fella, do you have a price in mind? why not have a go and spray yours matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I could have a go, but I dont have a heat gun, a box, any sense about these sort of things or the time!! Wouldnt have a clue about price either. So not much help there at all Burt!! Sorry mate.... Might try and speak to Silvermachine (aka Gaz). He lives round the corner from me and might fancy giving this a try! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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