Just painted my headlights

[jbann]

just painted my headlights and damn are they hot. need help posting pics *updated*
n e interested i do them for $150 my local area as well they can be shipped to me price is negotable for my fellow yaris owners sedans are also welcome. Im in union, nj. takes me about 3hrs give or take. http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m75/jbann7/Yaris/

[Chris07LB]

just painted my headlights and damn are they hot. need help posting pics

Email it, ill post it. :smile:

Where in Jersey btw?

[Chris07LB]

Or just use the ATTACHMENT button on the Reply To, or New Thread screen. You can go back and EDIT your post, to include the pic's, rather then make another post or reply. This is helpful to keep the pic's with your ORIGINAL post!

Look below, to see what it looks like on the screen.

[Attach Files]
Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip

Now make with it, we wanna see!! :biggrin:

[jbann]

ok going to re take pics now and post in about 20 mins

[Blenjar]

its passed 20 mins..hurry up!!

[jbann]

pics are up click the link and let me kno what u think

[Ran Kizama]

Looks clean man. I'm looking into doing mine the same way but black. Also gotta remove that stupid amber reflector. Good job! :thumbsup:

[mikeukrainetz]

So ive been trying to do the same thing - as Ive posted but havent had any luck getting the headlights out. Did you have to pull off the front bumper? If you could post a quick how-to of just getting them that would be great.

[Blenjar]

looks nice!

-- Blen

[jbann]

Thanks every1. quick how to remove headlights: theres 6 plastic clips across top bumper remove. 10mm bolt ontop of head light remove, now look by fenderwells remove 1 plastic clip pop fender forward. 10mm bolt on corner of headlight where fender is. now pull bumper forward and look on headlight towards radiator 10mm bolt remove and POP goes the weasel(headlight) i'll post pics and more detail later n e 1 need help let me kno

[lowkey]

Looks good!

[mikeukrainetz]

sweet thanks, ill be trying it again this weekend.

[Chris07LB]

Going to try and hook up with you soon.. Are you interested in HIDs by any chance?

I will be checking to see if I can do a Group Buy soon on here. :biggrin:

[jbann]

cool definitly interested in hids let me when u wanna hook up. ill do ur lights if u want me to or help u ur hids are hot

[hasher22]

OMG that is so hot its not funny


i wanted to make my head lights black....but i dont even know where to start. :(

is it an easy process??? im sick on the stocked head lights.

Would be cool if you made a little tutorial!!!

[fnkngrv]

I think that I like it, but there is a lot of reflection in your pics...anyway that you can take more?

[Chris07LB]

Im still waiting for a reply to my PM from weeks ago... :rolleyes:

[Chaad32]

A tutorial would be nice....I really want to do this but I'm affraid that if I crack open my headlights condensation will start to appear.

[Chris07LB]

A tutorial would be nice..

Stay tuned... :wink:

[Yaris_PR]

I like your idea Chris. I want some HID's for my Yaris too. From what company are yours? What price are each pair w/o group buy?

[Chris07LB]

I like your idea Chris. I want some HID's for my Yaris too. From what company are yours? What price are each pair w/o group buy?

Just started taking pics for my review.. should be up in a few days. :biggrin:

Here's a taste. :cool:

[Yaris_PR]

:eyebulge: Mmmmm It's taste good.:biggrin:

[dbaxter]

:thumbsup: Very Nice

[tsakali_gr]

I want to get these...they look awesome!!
Cool dude!

What brand and how much does it cost!?!

[hasher22]

Im interested on a tutorial on how to paint the front lights :(

[jbann]

Sorry guys have been away for a while but im back and will post the how to soon

[hasher22]

YAY I LOVE U, seriously i think were all dying for a tutorial!!!...even if its a quick but effect tutorial!!

[Katana]

GREAT result.

I wanna do the same with my black Yaris.

We need a tutorial soooooon!If someone can, I would like an advice on what specific type of paint to use.

[jbann]

1>Start by removing the front bumper clips across the top above the radiator
2>remove the clips in the fender well towards the front bumper.
3>Now gently pry the the front bumper near da fender until it pops and reveals the screw for the headlight.
4>Now remove the top screw holding the headlight on, theres one more screw behind the bumper by the radiator.
5>Now remove the headlight.
6>Now take the headlight and either put in the oven for about 10 mins @350 degress or heat with a blow dryer and slowly pry apart. once aprt move too next step
7>on the back on the housing the 2 aiming notches can be twisted and popped out
8> the 2 chrome ieces in the housing now can be popped out, this is where u do all of the masking off the section u want to remain chrome( mainly the reflector for the turn signals and headlight reflector.
9>This part should be done while your first coat is drying. With the glass part of the housing u can remove the amber reflector for painting or complete removal whatever ur preference, by GENTLY prying the clear part out which can also be painted or removed.
10>Painting: I cleaned the reflector with alcohol first, grabbed a can of dupont flat black paint and layed down about 5 coats(each one light with about 3 mins between each coat.I used the time between coats to seperate the other light for prepartion.
11>After all painting is done and masking tape removed be sure to wipe down the inside of the lense and reflector housing to remove finger prints and paint residue.
12>Put everything back together.
13>Wrap headlights with tape to provide clamping force and reheat to let the glue get soft again, now reapply pressure and let glue cool.
14>The fun part BEER, WATER u choice put headlights back in car, refix the bumper, install all clips. Enjoy u new JDM Jbann blacked out headlights.
Hope this helps if n e ? feel free to hit me up, i'll be on regularly now, also i take back my 1st offer i will do headlights for $25 a pair or if ur in the area i'll give u a hand for free. HEY we should setup up a meet before it starts getting cold. GOOD LUCK

[Chris07LB]

1>Start by removing the front bumper clips across the top above the radiator
2>remove the clips in the fender well towards the front bumper.
3>Now gently pry the the front bumper near da fender until it pops and reveals the screw for the headlight.
4>Now remove the top screw holding the headlight on, theres one more screw behind the bumper by the radiator.
5>Now remove the headlight.
6>Now take the headlight and either put in the oven for about 10 mins @350 degress or heat with a blow dryer and slowly pry apart. once aprt move too next step
7>on the back on the housing the 2 aiming notches can be twisted and popped out
8> the 2 chrome ieces in the housing now can be popped out, this is where u do all of the masking off the section u want to remain chrome( mainly the reflector for the turn signals and headlight reflector.
9>This part should be done while your first coat is drying. With the glass part of the housing u can remove the amber reflector for painting or complete removal whatever ur preference, by GENTLY prying the clear part out which can also be painted or removed.
10>Painting: I cleaned the reflector with alcohol first, grabbed a can of dupont flat black paint and layed down about 5 coats(each one light with about 3 mins between each coat.I used the time between coats to seperate the other light for prepartion.
11>After all painting is done and masking tape removed be sure to wipe down the inside of the lense and reflector housing to remove finger prints and paint residue.
12>Put everything back together.
13>Wrap headlights with tape to provide clamping force and reheat to let the glue get soft again, now reapply pressure and let glue cool.
14>The fun part BEER, WATER u choice put headlights back in car, refix the bumper, install all clips. Enjoy u new JDM Jbann blacked out headlights.
Hope this helps if n e ? feel free to hit me up, i'll be on regularly now, also i take back my 1st offer i will do headlights for $25 a pair or if ur in the area i'll give u a hand for free. HEY we should setup up a meet before it starts getting cold. GOOD LUCK

Damn, price dropped already.. :bellyroll: You quoted me 150 bucks falker! :wink: :tongue:

[jbann]

DIdnt realize so many wanted to do this mod so i cant charge that much too my fellow yari's members. Also just finished my grounding kit. Will post tonite or tomorrow

[Chris07LB]

DIdnt realize so many wanted to do this mod so i cant charge that much too my fellow yari's members. Also just finished my grounding kit. Will post tonite or tomorrow

I am happy to report, after having my grounding kit on for little over a month, I do notice a slight difference.

[hasher22]

Hey guys....ill be doin this mod soon, but im just gonna spray the top part. I cant explain it

All i need to know is HOW DO I TAKE OF THE FRONT BUMPER??


can anyone plz tell me a detailed tutorial on how to removed the front bumper!

"1>Start by removing the front bumper clips across the top above the radiator
2>remove the clips in the fender well towards the front bumper.
3>Now gently pry the the front bumper near da fender until it pops and reveals the screw for the headlight."

great tutorial but im just lost with removing the bumper.

THANKS

[johnnyfive]

from what i gather, you do not need to remove the bumper...havnet removed my lights yet, but looks like you only need to take off the sides, and move a bit to gain access to the final screws to the headlights

[hasher22]

Hmm ill provide pics on what im sayin. I think you do need to take off the bumper cuz the front light screws is right behind the bumper.

Ok here are some pics of the bolts, or stumps whatever u wanna call it.

I just wanna know.....how do you take them out??

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9180/image008pl9.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/600/image010dw2.jpg

[Katana]

Oh dammit still confused!

What kind of black paint I should use?

[hasher22]

Oh dammit still confused!

What kind of black paint I should use?


Chris used Dupont Black.........

just go to your local automotive store and ask what is the best black paint to paint your headlights :P

[Katana]

I will ask for paint that paints on plastic?

[hasher22]

sure y not.......i suggest get the spray can version.......

[Katana]

Tnx, I will look into it after my summer vacations.

[hasher22]

Hey guys i manage to take off my bumper and ONE headlight.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9365/image008lz3.jpg


haha its just sitting on my bed



Im just a little lost with the whole put it in the oven......do i put the whole headlight in the oven and after its all loosened up can it be easily be removed apart?? THANKS!!

[Katana]

Ι think yes.

What temperature should we use?For how long?

[costaricandreams]

425 degrees for ~20-25 min. Oh wait, no. That is how long it takes to cook a rising crust pizza. It almost sounds like a cruel joke to talk someone into baking headlights in an oven. Or should the oven be set on broil? I'm sure it works, but it sounds funny. Please let us know if anyone has problems or comes out with some melted headlights. If not, I'll toss mine in the oven along with everyone else.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Not to say I know much but about the paint question, I'm guessing you use a high heat resistant paint?? I really want to smoke my headlights as well, but I don't have the patients and knowledge to do it myself, I'm too scared to screw up something.

[Chris07LB]

Ι think yes.

What temperature should we use?For how long?

Dude, you really need to start READING peoples reply's... It's all well and good asking lots of questions all the time, nothing wrong with that... but most of the answer's are found in the same posts your asking them!

6>Now take the headlight and either put in the oven for about 10 mins @350 degress or heat with a blow dryer and slowly pry apart. once aprt move too next step

[hasher22]

Not to say I know much but about the paint question, I'm guessing you use a high heat resistant paint?? I really want to smoke my headlights as well, but I don't have the patients and knowledge to do it myself, I'm too scared to screw up something.


trust me i was like that too 6 hours ago......takin off the bumper and headlights is so easy. A 10 yr old can do it. All you need is a phillips head screw driver.

[Katana]

Dude, you really need to start READING peoples reply's... It's all well and good asking lots of questions all the time, nothing wrong with that... but most of the answer's are found in the same posts your asking them!

6>Now take the headlight and either put in the oven for about 10 mins @350 degress or heat with a blow dryer and slowly pry apart. once aprt move too next step

Ooops sorry.I was busy reading the technical details and I didn't pay attention to that part.:bs:

[Chris07LB]

Ooops sorry.I was busy reading the technical details and I didn't pay attention to that part.:bs:


It happends i guess... at step 6. :laugh:

:drinking:

[Katana]

Yeah sorry guys.I just got overexcited!I want to try all of the DIY on my car!!!

[ECHOKnight2000]

trust me i was like that too 6 hours ago......takin off the bumper and headlights is so easy. A 10 yr old can do it. All you need is a phillips head screw driver.



Its usually easier to take things a part its the putting it back is the tricky part, but I see your point.:rolleyes: :thumbsup:

[fnkngrv]

So what about painting the same color as the exterior of your car?

[Katana]

Generally, this is what I am planning to do.

[hasher22]

I baught black spray paint from autobarn i think.

Ill post pics of it soon......and im gonna smoke my headlights on the weekend.....GONNA BE FUN!!




but seriously im really lost. Can anyone tell me do we put the WHOLE headlight in the oven. And when its all nice and warm will it easily break apart??? THANKS

[johnnyfive]

i like to let the oven preheat, and then turn the oven off, and then put the entire light housing in the oven throw it on a piece of cardboard (so you dont risk the chance of getting the grill makes like you would on a hotdog :)

by headlight housing, i mean remove the bulb, wires, any rubber parts, and anything else that you can remove :)

it may not be "easily" removed, but just apply some preasure to it, and you shouldnt have any "problems" seperating :)

[Katana]

@Ηasher22 I need some pics at your first chance!

[hasher22]

Katana ill provide some pics when ill smoke em on the weekend. On how to remove the bumper to painting the headlights.

Though jbann already made a good tutorial....ill just provide the pics that goes with it!!

how does that sound?? :P

[Katana]

It sounds great!

[hasher22]

TUTORIAL WITH PICS CUMMIN SOON IN 2 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hasher22]

TUTORIAL

Items i used
- Phillips screw driver (the + head one)
- Black "Power Plus Spray Brush" Spray Paint 150g
(you might want to get a bigger size if your are painting the majority of the headlights)
- Maskin tape


1- Start by opening your hood (DUH)
2- You will see these little black pivet thingy's....you need to take all of them out. To get them out push the little circle in the middle of the black things and push them up. to get them back in again do the opposite.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4325/p7190715es5.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5933/p7190716ob5.jpg

3- There will be some on the side of the bumper next to the wheels so u can get them out too.
4-Next thing up - look under the car, there will be screws there. Take them out with a PHILLIPS screwdriver.
5 - Now your ready to take off the bumper. (As for me i didnt take it off, i just pulled it off half way, while half of it was still attached to the car) To take off the bumper you need to put a bit of pulling force. 1st of all PULL each side of the bumper with a bit of force (dont worry i wont snap or bend the bumper)
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/3116/p7190718iw0.jpg
6- now its time to remove the lights.........first of all there are 3 screws that are holding the lights in place. Get them out!!!

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/6128/p7190719vt4.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4531/p7190720hq8.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1655/p7190721po2.jpg

7-Now take off the head lights and of course the wires are connected to it.

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9860/p7190723td2.jpg

8-Now thats done, do it to the other one!!! when both headlights are off, shut the hood, lock up ur car and get those things into your OVEN!...lol

(SORRY NO PICS FOR THIS SECTION!!)
9-Ok put your headlights into the oven and set it to 250 - 300 Degrees (I put mine on 250. 250 is enough). Leave it in there for about 5 mins!! DONT LEAVE IT FOR 5 MINS STRAIGHT!!! KEEP CHECKING IT SO IT DOESNT MELT!!
10- The gooey REALLY STICKY glue should all be LOOSENED up, so take it out of the oven and GET A BUTTER KNIFE and try to seperate it with the butter knife!!! (if your doin it with ur hands it will be harder, i suggest get a butter knife and stick it between the black and the clear plastic and bend the knife upwards so it will pop out!!)
11 - once its sperated it will look like this (thats just the gooey glue)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3304/p7190729ik8.jpg

12- Now get the parts you wanna SPRAY paint. go outside and spray IT! if you are paintin it black, have about 3-5 coats on. AND REMEMBER NOT TO SPRAY TOO CLOSE, becuz there will be dry drip marks on it. you dont want that. it doesnt matter if there are unfinished patches in your 1st - 2nd coat. the 3rd - 5th coat will cover it all up! and it will look great! With every coat leave it in the sun to dry for about 10 mins then go to ur 2nd coat and so on.

Oh yea you might wanna cover the spaces u dont want to spray black, red, blue whatever colour with good masking tape.

12 - once everything is painted and your happy PUT IT ALL BACK TOGETHER :)

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1593/p7190730we4.jpg
(ive just painted the top bit....thats all i wanted done...)

13- now go back to ur car, put in the headlights, attach the bumper, and put in the little black plastic thingys and the screws back in.

THERE U GO!! WALLA!! you now have sexy black head lights....
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4505/p7190731ve6.jpg

[Boo]

Very nice write up.. I like your somke headlight! :drool:

[Katana]

Great work.Thanks man!

[Katana]

Oh I have a question.

How did you put back the glue?

[hasher22]

Just put the glue back in its place, around the headlights. If there is glue on the headlight cover, take it off and shove it into the black part. If that made any sense.

[ChinoCharles]

So this has nothing to do with smoking the headlights, right? This is just basically painting a bezel similar to the chrome headlight covers sold on ebay?

[hasher22]

umm yer just painting the inside of the headlights a different colour.

Though its been called "smokin" but then again smokin can mean "tinting" the headlights.

[Katana]

Can we also paint the reflective surface inside?

[hasher22]

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3227/aaaaaaaaaim1.jpg

Where it says YES u can paint black, blue, white...whatever colour u want

[hasher22]

i used MATT black paint. u can use gloss paint if u want

[Yaris Yaba]

I'm planing to do this mod also but im very concerned about water vapour or moist getting through the seals. Is it possible that once the glue is melted it is no more reuseable?

[Katana]

Νice graphics!

Tnx hasher!

[hasher22]

I'm planing to do this mod also but im very concerned about water vapour or moist getting through the seals. Is it possible that once the glue is melted it is no more reuseable?

the glue will only soften so its easier to pull apart. Once u painted everything u want to paint. Then you easily put it back together with the same glue. The glue is "reuseable"......

[hasher22]

Νice graphics!

Tnx hasher!

:laugh:

[Jfoofoo]

Looks great! How long does it take for you to complete this job? I see lots Jersey Yaris drivers here... however I haven't spotted another Yaris hatch in my area yet... did see a 4 doors in the mall parking lot last week.. I parked right next to it..

[ChinoCharles]

VVVVVV :drool: VVVVVV
1329

I know what look I'm going for.

[dngz]

whoa!! thats crazy!! hows that done?

[Chris07LB]

Tell me he didnt actually paint/tint/smoke the inside reflective walls black too.. :thumbdown: :rolleyes:

[hasher22]

dont even think thats a prob with the yaris....the inside side reflective parts, the mirrors project the light right? not the silver thingys well it might add more light.....but not much right?

[ChinoCharles]

Tell me he didnt actually paint/tint/smoke the inside reflective walls black too.. :thumbdown: :rolleyes:

If you have HID's do you still need the reflective walls? I thought I saw the same thing done on that TC someone posted from scionlife with the TSX conversion... I think he painted the reflective surfaces silver and it looked awesome. Enlighten me here.

[Chris07LB]

With PROJECTORS, they are doing all the work/aiming the light pattern. So yes, its fine to paint/smoke everything else inside the headlight assy.

Our headlights are designed to reflect the light off the inner side walls (sides closest to the center of car), after the deflector "deflects," the light.. as to not create a center "hot spot" in the headlight assy.

There was more I read about this in my shop book on the headlight topic.

[casterqc]

VVVVVV :drool: VVVVVV
1329

I know what look I'm going for.

That picture had the same effect on me when I first saw it:biggrin:

Too bad we can't see it any larger. If someone knows how to contact the person or compagny that did this it would be nice to have better pictures. I think it is hhcchen that sent that link first on a thread here: http://www.wretch.cc/album/album.php?id=bandityu&book=2

[Katana]

It's nice, but unfortunately it won't look good on my black car...

[ChinoCharles]

Thanks Chris, understood.

[Chris07LB]

Thanks Chris, understood.

Welcome buddy. Wouldnt want to see you make a mess of your lights like some I have witnessed.

[Black Yaris]

just painted mine... well one... just had to post it... and off to do the other one... sorry pix are not sized down... in a hurry....

[Chris07LB]

Daytime pics when you're finished plz. :thumbsup:

[Blenjar]

Can you take better pictures with the black on black. thx dude

-- Blen

[ChinoCharles]

Getting closer!

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3837

It took me 45 minutes just to get the two headlights looking the same, but as they say... measure twice, paint once.

Should look good!

[ChinoCharles]

ROFL! I just noticed Harriet chillin' in the top right of the second picture wondering what the hell I'm doing. Clutch.

[Moose]

ROFL! I just noticed Harriet chillin' in the top right of the second picture wondering what the hell I'm doing. Clutch.

http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/upgrade-ram.jpg

[Nutzoids]

I would REALLY like to paint my headlights... But I am worried about the Re-sealing Process... Lord knows if I fuck it up... I will get condensation and water in my headlights... That would kill me... I would feel like I killed my baby!

If one of you more veteran headlight painter guys would be willing to supervise the process for me... I would feel more comfortable...

Hey East Coast guys… Yaris meet-up/Mod event? We can pick a hotel that we can all get to...get a couple of rooms and spend the weekend hanging out and working on our cars? If I drive for 2-3 hours I don't want to turn around same day and drive another 2-3 hours home... It would be more like a Yaris Conference!

:evil:

[Chris07LB]

Might be up for hosting something here one weekend.

Between the driveway, and garage, we could fit a dealers worth of Yaris here, lol.

[ChinoCharles]

Its definitely overdue.

Nutz, Joe could help you out... I am working on a way to do it right now without opening your headlights, too. Either way, one of us could help.

EDIT: Party at Chris's house.

[Nutzoids]

Might be up for hosting something here one weekend.

Between the driveway, and garage, we could fit a dealers worth of Yaris here, lol.

Hey I’m cheep... and your place is cheaper then a Hotel!

My schedule is booked until April... But we Defiantly need to do something!

:evil:

[ChinoCharles]

And closer.........

3860

3861

They'll be back on late tonight.

[ChinoCharles]

Hey, here is a question for you spray tint guys. How are you buffing this to a gloss? Just some elbow grease and a shop rag or what?

[Chris07LB]

Once its the darkness I like, I would take 2500-3000grit and wet sand with dish soap every so lightly. This will removed any little dust or airborn dirt that settled as the piece was drying.

Then a few coats of clear to give it that gloss look (or matt look, depending on the clear you want/choose), all while protecting them from the sun.

Over time, the tint will start to fade, turn greyish, if not protected with a clear over the top... ask me why I know this. :rolleyes:

After your few coats of clear have sat for a few days, give it some good lay up time, you can then repeat the 3000grit step, and buff until your hearts content!

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

We're havinga toyota/scion meet APRIL 15TH(SUN) IF YOU YARIS PEOPLE WANT TO ATTEND.......

[Nutzoids]

We're havinga toyota/scion meet APRIL 15TH(SUN) IF YOU YARIS PEOPLE WANT TO ATTEND.......

Where is Rockland?

:evil:

[ChinoCharles]

3863

:drool:

TSX projector retrofit w/ black housing???? OH MY SWEET JESUS.

[Chris07LB]

what a friggin ricer! :tongue:

ill get back to your PM in a bit.. got my hands full with the kid right now. :smile:

[ChinoCharles]

ROFL! Rice to you, nice to me!

Thats cool Chris, take your time. Smack junior for me.

[Chris07LB]

ROFL! Rice to you, nice to me!

Thats cool Chris, take your time. Smack junior for me.

I love it, you should know that. Im gonna call you in a bit rather then PM a story..

[ChinoCharles]

Sounds good to me. Get me around 2:30, I'm hopping in the shower.

You love it, eh? I'll do it for you... 500 bucks.

[Black Yaris]

she is lookin nice Chino... We are going to have complete new cars from when we last saw each other last week

[jdubau55]

Chino, is that an exterior paint job? I would much rather try that than opening them up. Also, someone needs to come out with a damn aftermarket QUALITY projector headlight.

Oh and about a meet...I think NJ and OH would be within a decent days drive away.

[Blenjar]

Lets go in NY lol..
hey anyway all those sexy tint or w/e are hott...I got the guts to tape my headlight apart now!

-- Blen

[Blenjar]

But I don't want to make it look ricey..

-- Blen

[ChinoCharles]

she is lookin nice Chino... We are going to have complete new cars from when we last saw each other last week

Dude, I'm sorry about the spray tint... you have to have your "customer ID number" to order online, and I couldn't find mine anywhere. Good news is half the can is still left, so I'll give the rest to you Sunday.

jdubau55, it is on the exterior. It is the famed "Niteshades" spray tint that is a staple in the ricer's pantry. I am just partial to the smoked look and after going the vinyl route and seeing the nice results some of our members had with the spray, I figured what the hell. I spent a good hour taping outlines and getting them perfect. My Yaris doesn't have a lazy eye or anything. If you're going to do this, get it right the first time... tape everything, avoid overspray, do it in a warm, dry place free of dust and dirt, and let them dry before installing on the car.

Chris, thanks for the tips. I'll be sure to buff them out and clear them tomorrow.

[Nutzoids]

Impressive Chino... Most Impressive!

:evil:

[jdubau55]

Would def do that. I think for my app though....a white interior housing would be sick.

[Chris07LB]

Would def do that. I think for my app though....a white interior housing would be sick.

I second that... Hummm...

[jdubau55]

Im not prepared to open up my light just yet though.

[Black Yaris]

Dude, I'm sorry about the spray tint... you have to have your "customer ID number" to order online, and I couldn't find mine anywhere. Good news is half the can is still left, so I'll give the rest to you Sunday.

jdubau55, it is on the exterior. It is the famed "Niteshades" spray tint that is a staple in the ricer's pantry. I am just partial to the smoked look and after going the vinyl route and seeing the nice results some of our members had with the spray, I figured what the hell. I spent a good hour taping outlines and getting them perfect. My Yaris doesn't have a lazy eye or anything. If you're going to do this, get it right the first time... tape everything, avoid overspray, do it in a warm, dry place free of dust and dirt, and let them dry before installing on the car.

Chris, thanks for the tips. I'll be sure to buff them out and clear them tomorrow.

No problem about the can, I can't get over how close our light look though. You smoke your tails yet? I think this time around I am going to tape off the reverse lamp only, so I can some what see backing out my driveway, or I could smoke the whole thing and install fog lamp bulbs for the reverse lamps.... Hmm... just a thought I am sure we will do plenty of tinkerin on Sunday, who knows what will happen when you get two bored Ohio boys together who want to mod there cars :drinking:

[ChinoCharles]

You NEVER know. We could leave with Yarraris... right Nimble?

I smoked everything dude. Tails are smoked with the reverse light left alone just like before. Side markers are done, and the eyebrows are done. It looks fucking killer. Actually, I am considering not even buffing them. The environment I painted in was so clean that there are no spots, hairs or dust anywhere. Just looks like a kind of frosted smoked plastic. I am a lifelong Niteshades believer from here on in. I'd smoke my minivan's tail lights.

[Black Yaris]

I have a can of high gloss I will bring, so we can shine things up a bit

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

Where is Rockland?

:evil:
about 30 mins from george washington bridge and 10 mins from the tappan zee bridge

[Nutzoids]

about 30 mins from george washington bridge and 10 mins from the tappan zee bridge

Alright... So NY

:evil:

[ChinoCharles]

More pictures... w/ rice-ass blue parking LED's on.

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[eTiMaGo]

ooo pretty snowflakes

[Black Yaris]

:wink: Hey all of us have pretty blue eyes now, Chino, me and both of our cars

[jdubau55]

That looks pretty sweet at night. Hmmm....I think a white interior housing with the tinted outside might look ok.....decisions

[Black Yaris]

Um... no... kinda defeat the purpose of each other

[ChinoCharles]

Yeah, we're ladykillers alright. :bellyroll: We're both fucking tied down! You more than me though.

Josh, DO IT!

[Black Yaris]

Chino's your myspace says you are married :)

[ChinoCharles]

HAHA! Thats to drive away the trolling Myspace fatties looking for a dashing young boyfriend.

[Black Yaris]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4386

[jdubau55]

HAHA! Thats to drive away the trolling Myspace fatties looking for a dashing young boyfriend.


Thats why I leave mine as SINGLE

[Ryosuke]

just painted mine... well one... just had to post it... and off to do the other one... sorry pix are not sized down... in a hurry....
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3810&stc=1&d=1173827733

Blackyars would yo please post some day pics of your car with the headlights painted. I think I´ll paint mines this wheek:biggrin:

[Black Yaris]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/car%20shit/100_0926.jpg

[Ryosuke]

Thanks very much, it looks very phat

[Disturb3dMind3d]

Anyone got any leaks in the headlights for moisture to get in? I know when people use to do this to their honda headlights some people messed up and didn't reseal the headlights to good and moisture got in when it rained.

[eijikikimaru]

Anyone got any leaks in the headlights for moisture to get in? I know when people use to do this to their honda headlights some people messed up and didn't reseal the headlights to good and moisture got in when it rained.

I haven't gotten any leaks or moisture for my head lights. I've did them... Um... I dun know sometime in Feb or March??? I forget but it was one of the first mods I did right before I lowered my car. It's been a good 3-4 months now, just got to be sure you sealed the plastic tightly. Use a clamp or fan/hand combo (I remember it was a cold day *brrrr*)

[PolrWht07]

Pretty sick, very nice job.

[AlphaFox]

FYI, I got a ticket from a state cop for not having a reflector in my old car... thats mASS for you..

[9vapors]

And closer.........

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They'll be back on late tonight.

I know this is old, but why couldn't you just tint the inside of the clear plastic part and be done with it. Then you wouldn't need clearcoat, sanding and whatnot...:confused:

[ChinoCharles]

I know this is old, but why couldn't you just tint the inside of the clear plastic part and be done with it. Then you wouldn't need clearcoat, sanding and whatnot...:confused:

I would rather spend the time to sand and seal some spray tint than have to worry about resealing headlights. The risk of water entering the housing wasn't worth it to me, at least not without a projector retrofit happening. :cool:

[9vapors]

I see, thought you might know something that I don't in terms of doing it like that. did you ever finish them?