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Old 10-10-2008, 02:20 PM
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DIY Black Headlights Done...again lots of pics...not 56k friendly
Finally got them done and installed...I have had plenty of time the last few days to work on them

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Krylon Fusion Flat Black Paint
300 Grit Sandpaper
2 tubes of outdoor RTV silicone sealant
Painting Masking Tape
Oven at 250F
Out the Door Price...under $10

The Look is awesome IMO.

Stock Shiny Light




Stocky Shiny Light Tore Apart



Stock Shiny Light Prepped for Paint



Not So Shiny
 
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Old 10-10-2008, 02:21 PM
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Headlight Installed - Pass Side





Headlight Installed - Driver Side

 
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Full Frontal - Before



Full Frontal - After




now to install this thing
 
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Damn That looks good. Nice Job!
 
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Looks good Tylus. Nice contrast. But how did you find the time?
 
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Old 10-10-2008, 02:37 PM
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I've got 3 hour blocks between feedings.

Luckily I've got a solid schedule to work with right now
 
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That does look really good...and a lot cheaper then buying new headlights...

How long did you put them in the oven for?
 
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Old 10-10-2008, 02:49 PM
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5 minutes at a time...and then eventually I just did 10 minute blocks. you might want to wear mechanics gloves though. My fingertips weren't so happy with me.

just have to be slow and patient. the OEM silicone/glue holds the lens pretty tightly
 
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Looks Great, good job! Hopefully I muster up the patience to do the same.
 
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That looks great. Didnt you break one of the lights? If so, you did a good job putting it together!!
 
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That looks great. Didnt you break one of the lights? If so, you did a good job putting it together!!
yeah , Krazy Glue is my best friend right now.
 
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i like the look alot, how do yal think it would look on a red 150?, i'd hate to spend the time doing it and then not being able to go back to stock, any input?
 
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yeah , Krazy Glue is my best friend right now.
haaa Like I said before, good work putting it back together!!
 
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i like the look alot, how do yal think it would look on a red 150?, i'd hate to spend the time doing it and then not being able to go back to stock, any input?
can you post some pics so we all can see?

it it's a Lariat...I'd say no. A FX4...yes. Maybe a XLT/STX also.

mine look good IMO because they tie in with the Fender flares and the bed trim
 
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Good job, it looks damn good
 
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