Pics of P5 Headlights Blacked Out...

[LilPixieMama75]

Does anyone have pics of their headlights after they have blacked out the chrome? I have also heard that the headlights on the Canadian version already came blacked out. Is this true? I'd love to see some pics since I am thinking about doing this to my car.

Thanks!

 

[digitalricepape]

look in sig there's a how-to about how to do it. not too hard, just takes time.

 

[LilPixieMama75]

look in sig there's a how-to about how to do it. not too hard, just takes time.

Ooh! I like the way that looks! I wanna see more pics! I'm going to search for the how-to!

 

[ProtoType5]

Not yellow, but here's a shot.....It's a time consuming mod, but nearly free and really changes the look of the car....I've also seen some yellow and white P5's with the color-matched to the car, which can look nice....

 

[LilPixieMama75]

Not yellow, but here's a shot.....It's a time consuming mod, but nearly free and really changes the look of the car....I've also seen some yellow and white P5's with the color-matched to the car, which can look nice....

I just checked out the how-to, where there are a lot of pics posted. I am really liking how it looks. I'm not big on the color matched (no offense to anyone who has done theirs that way...It looks good, but not for me) but I think the black would really look good with the other black details I have. I may have a weekend project! LOL! It's such an inexpensive mod, but does so much for the looks!

 

[murda79]

Go for it, I did it this past April. Took about 6 hours for me, but was well worth it. I wanted to make sure that I was not to have any condensation afterwards, so I sealed everything back up with clear silicone. Worked like a charm.

 

[LilPixieMama75]

Go for it, I did it this past April. Took about 6 hours for me, but was well worth it. I wanted to make sure that I was not to have any condensation afterwards, so I sealed everything back up with clear silicone. Worked like a charm.

Nice! (2thumbs)

 

[bazooka joe]

i gotta do this!!

 

[ProtoType5]

The only advice I can give is be really careful with the tabs that go under the light housing when removing the bumper, and take your time with the sanding and painting....This is where the detail comes in and the pro finish comes out...I've had a lot of complements on the way mine look and a few that think they are Canadian....I spent probably 4 or 5 hours just sanding and painting...3 light coats of primer and 3 light coats of black....Patience....

 

[dharman]

I repainted mine because I have a black pro and thought the chrome stuck out to much.

It is a really easy mod. Once you have the headlights apart the bezel pops right out. I used some fine grit sandpaper and started taking off the chrome. After that I went in with my black paint and started the long process of very thin coats of paint. The reason this mod takes so long is because of the constant spraying and waiting in between to get tacky before you go at it again especially with the amount of curves.

This is a great sitting on the front steps drinking beer waiting for paint to dry mod.

 

[murda79]

^^^steel wool works great too, that's what I used.

 

[LilPixieMama75]

The only advice I can give is be really careful with the tabs that go under the light housing when removing the bumper, and take your time with the sanding and painting....This is where the detail comes in and the pro finish comes out...I've had a lot of complements on the way mine look and a few that think they are Canadian....I spent probably 4 or 5 hours just sanding and painting...3 light coats of primer and 3 light coats of black....Patience....

I repainted mine because I have a black pro and thought the chrome stuck out to much.

It is a really easy mod. Once you have the headlights apart the bezel pops right out. I used some fine grit sandpaper and started taking off the chrome. After that I went in with my black paint and started the long process of very thin coats of paint. The reason this mod takes so long is because of the constant spraying and waiting in between to get tacky before you go at it again especially with the amount of curves.

This is a great sitting on the front steps drinking beer waiting for paint to dry mod.

^^^steel wool works great too, that's what I used.

From what I have seen...It looks like an awesome mod. I can tell the time & patience is worth it. Everyone's look really great.

I really appreciate everyone sharing their pics & suggestions. I can see my future weekend project.

 

[Thekid760]

Any white P5's out there have this done? how does it look?

 

[altspace]

i gotta do this!!

Ditto. Setup a meet?

 

[quicksilvermp5]

i gotta do this!!

do it...do it...do it...hahah it looks so much better.

 

[kudakev615]

i despise the chrome in the headlights. this was my first mod

 

[Demoniam]

On my black p5, should I use flat black, or will gloss look good? I have gloss now, but if the flat will look better....

 

[kudakev615]

i used flat black

 

[Bala]

I agree, blacked out looks best ... on all color P5's


I picked up a set of Canadians only because I planned on intalling a set of P5 lights in my MSP (painted oem ones from my P5 - confused?). Otherwise I would have just painted them.

Virgin Canadians

Mounted up

Here's how to pull the bumper

And here are those @#*$ clips everyone is talking about (fig. 09-10 above)

Here's the part #'s for them - I recomend you pick up a set if you plan on taking your bumper cover off more than once

 

[kudakev615]

dont those headlights cost an arm anna leg?