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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Arrow Blackout Headlights!

I finally got rid of those ugly amber reflectors! I repainted a stock set of headlights and used some Nightshades on the reflectors and swapped out the amber turning bulbs for a set of Stealth Bulbs. I think it really cleans up the front end. here's a couple pics..

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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Here's a couple more pics closeup!


 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Wow! Looks good man.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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start your own business for blacking out trucks haha with paint lol but that looks bad *** and mean i like it. I should be recieving my nightshade here shortly to atleast do the 3rd brake light and save it for my next truck
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Looks great!!!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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Looks Good!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:25 AM
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looks awesome buddy
really diggin the grille but i dont think he ships to canada on teh auction shows only in the states
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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yep, when i painted my head lights, i painted over the reflector as well. i kind of wish i had the functionality of the reflector at night, but like the looks of it blacked out by day. looks good man.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Zeruin, looks great man, but

why didn't you do the turn signal too ??

 

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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Wow Looks Great! I have to do that with mine soon.
Just Wondering, What kind and where did you get your Grille and Front and Rear Ford Overlays from?

Your car looks Sick
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Nice
I hope to repaint mine this winter. I left to much chrome, going for a factory look...
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Those look really good.
Question about the turn signal bulbs, do they flash orange?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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I left the turn signal chome cuz I have the round foglights down below and I wanted to keep a uniform look in the front with the round circles and etc.

The grill came from Roush Overstock on ebay, it's a roush grill, and I got it for $80. It's listed for $100, but if you email the seller, you can get it for $80. The badge overlays are from patriotdecals.com.

I dunno if I figured an easy way of pulling the headlights apart or what, but mine literally came right apart on the first try.. I heated it up to 250 for 10 mins and then pried from the inside top corner until i had enough room to grab hold and then just ripped them apart. Was a lot easier this time around, just make sure you flip the little tabs back right before you pull them apart.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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So, i looked at Roush Overstock on Ebay. I only saw Chrome. Are you able to paint chrome? Or should i just keep looking for a black one.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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So, i looked at Roush Overstock on Ebay. I only saw Chrome. Are you able to paint chrome? Or should i just keep looking for a black one.
It's chrome over plastic, I used Krylon Fusion, black satin, to paint over it. I just used some fine 300-800grit sandpaper to scuff it up real quick and then sprayed it down, been about a month and it still looks great! The seller is Roush-Overstock from ebay. It's basically the same thing as your emblems and badges, and everyone paints those just as well.
 
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