Anyone with aftermarket headlights or taillights with a pic?

[tibasnatch]

Want to see some head and taillights pics please prefer silver but any will help see how they look...

also one of my headlights hae alot of condensation in it...how can I fix that?

[d3im05]

if you have $$, get new ones i'd say. if you have custom DIY painted ones, try dessicant, and claybar/blue magic your headlights if you have any yellow crud on it. here's a link: http://forums.clubrsx.com/archive/index.php/t-199982.html

[d3im05]

OH! i didnt realize it was u. thanks for the carfax, bro! now i get to go to the dealer and :D:D:D:D:D*:D:D:D:D:D:D* . telling me that the car had one owner and no accidents. fake VIN/report. fvcking retired army ***.

[tibasnatch]

your welcome, I cant believe he did that...u can probably sue...goodluck


anyone got pics?

[dachusa]

http://www.newcelica.org/photopost/data/500/medium/P3241583.JPG

they are tyc clears but i painted them to look like tyc reds.

[snowboarderdude]

These are my taillights. They were on it when i bought it, but i like them. I don't know what ones they are, but they're the carbon fiber look alikes.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2563000-2563999/2563279_15_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2563000-2563999/2563279_33_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2563000-2563999/2563279_39_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2563000-2563999/2563279_40_full.jpg


I think that the stock headlights look sweet. Maybe paint the inside part black like a lot of people have. Mine were a little discolored and a little scratched, and i used Miguiers Scratch-X on them and it helped A LOT!!!! They look like new now. To fix the condensation problem, you probably have to take them off, take them apart and reseal them. As long as you are doing that, you should paint inside ;)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2563000-2563999/2563279_38_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2563000-2563999/2563279_35_full.jpg

Hope that helps ya.

[tibasnatch]

Thanks snowboarder...Looks good...I like the tails too...does anyone have a pic of the painted inside of their lights....I actually was thinking of doinf that...I sisnt know someone has...PICS please


thanks!!


what do I reseal them with if I do that and take them apart?

[dachusa]

snowboarderdude^^ your taillights look like the ebay version of APC carbonfiber taillights. They do look pretty good on silver, and ive never been a fan of APC...

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On resealing there are a few things you can use. If you can find a heat based sealant like caulk that would be best, but what I used to reseal mine was automotive sealant. Got it at autozone, worked to seal up from having condensation get in and you can heat it up to remove it like the original seal

[dapsteez]

On resealing there are a few things you can use. If you can find a heat based sealant like caulk that would be best, but what I used to reseal mine was automotive sealant. Got it at autozone, worked to seal up from having condensation get in and you can heat it up to remove it like the original seal


I used silicone glass sealant for mine, cause that's what I had laying around. It turned out well--no fogging whatsoever. :thumbup:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c388/dapsteez/IMG_3764.jpg

[snowboarderdude]

Check the install guide for the headlights. http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115697
Or just do a search in appearance mods for it.

[MetaPhorse]

Just buy new black housing headlights. Less hassle than painting yours :) I bought mine about 6 months ago, great fitment, and I can type a write up if you need help installing. Pretty simple though.

http://newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=239768&highlight=black+housing

[dapsteez]

Just buy new black housing headlights. Less hassle than painting yours :) I bought mine about 6 months ago, great fitment, and I can type a write up if you need help installing. Pretty simple though.

http://newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=239768&highlight=black+housing


For the cost-conscious those may not be the best choice though. ;)

I blacked mine out for $5 (the cost of spraypaint) and it took about 3-4 hours altogether (removing the bumper and using the oven to melt the headlights were the trickiest parts). I'd do it again though, without hesitation.

[sbocaj55]

DON'T buy aftermarket headlights. They suck. Mine were so terrible I took them apart to find out why they sucked so bad. just fix your condensation problem with silicone sealant, paint the trim, and get a set of QUALITY bulbs while you're at it. You get what you pay for....those $15 HID-LOOK bulbs suck if you want to actually see where you're going.

I've had too many headlight-related problems...[/rant]

[hombredelassrta]

were tyc gunmetals, baked to open up, removed the colored lenses, stripped the paint to chrome, painted black, put backtogether. I am however planning on getting rid of the chrome and painting all in black

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/hombredelassrtas/07%20HIN%20tampa%20BOIT/apn.jpg

[yello2k3]

were tyc gunmetals, baked to open up, removed the colored lenses, stripped the paint to chrome, painted black, put backtogether. I am however planning on getting rid of the chrome and painting all in black

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/hombredelassrtas/07%20HIN%20tampa%20BOIT/apn.jpg

hmmm i like that idea

[vegeta4ss]

I just did these this weekend because someone is buying my blacked out set.
http://www.tannersspace.com/ghlboth.jpg