How To: headlight black out for P5!

[ghost]

No one took away the original How-to. Our website changed name and it changed with it. No one has pmed me at all letting me know this.

Here is the link to the original sticky.
http://pro-tuner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Cool mod indeed. Have any of you guys (who have done it a while ago) had any problems since then? I know condensation was mentioned in the thread and it wasn't a problem for some of you guys but maybe others have had issues? What about the paint flaking?

 

[WetsuitxNinja]

Just finished raining for a bit here, no fogging lenses. paint looks good still

 

[PlatinumMSP]

the msp dosnt have chrome on the headlight housing, so can i just paint directly on top of the grey?

 

[JDM-P5]

I still clean it up nice with some rubbing alcohol and then air dry.
You may want to primer it. I did.

Problem:
'Bama & it's humidity = sealing woes....my lights are starting to come apart.
Sub-problem:
After rain or car washing etc. I have to deal w/condensation.
Solution:
Take them back out and throw 'em back in the oven. Clamp 'em down & as an extra measure, use some water proof silicone seal.

Otherwise, when another P5 owner w/the stock chromies on sees the all black I catch them staring...or maybe it's because the wagon is just "different" overall...who knows...lol.

 

[JDM-P5]

BTW, I used the same paint for the tails...just thinner, lighter coats.

 

[PlatinumMSP]

do the same bumper removal instructions apply to the MSP?

 

[vcinsanity1523]

do the same bumper removal instructions apply to the MSP?

Anybody?? im interested as well lol

 

[Bala]

do the same bumper removal instructions apply to the MSP?

Yes. Use this for reference: http://protege5.ugly.net/ - Section: 09-10-04. It's not that hard, but you will need an extra set of hands to help you out.

 

[samm5149]

As i was reading this i was thinking of doing my headlights to match the rest of my car. i have a red p5 and i was wondering if anybody has seen that done and if it looks any good?

 

[WetsuitxNinja]

There are some pics on here of a yellow one with it matching, not really my cup of tea... Ill see if I can find pics

 

[WetsuitxNinja]

as promised

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/368216

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55947

 

[AzMz6]

As i was reading this i was thinking of doing my headlights to match the rest of my car. i have a red p5 and i was wondering if anybody has seen that done and if it looks any good?

body color normally looks good at first, but after awhile it loses its awe effect..

but it does look good on laser blue...

 

[JDM-P5]

The black housings look better IMHO.

 

[PlatinumMSP]

yeah i definatly utilized the service manuel for my bumper removal, i only broke one clip (on the grill). my car looks way good, i used HondaBond HT to help reseal my lights when I was all done, I also shaped, molded, and installed a tytanium clear corner kit. It took me over 18 hours to do but man is it worth it, check out the pics, tell me what u you think

 

[JDM-P5]

Looks pretty good man!

 

[DeadGeneration]

yeah i definatly utilized the service manuel for my bumper removal, i only broke one clip (on the grill). my car looks way good, i used HondaBond HT to help reseal my lights when I was all done, I also shaped, molded, and installed a tytanium clear corner kit. It took me over 18 hours to do but man is it worth it, check out the pics, tell me what u you think

should have blacked out the sides

 

[magnumP5]

Quick question. Has anyone had problems with dust, etc. in the lights after doing this? I tried really hard to keep the clear cover clean and away from anything that would get it dirty but at night it looks like there is a lot of dust inside. Will this eventually fall to the bottom and go away or am I going to have to pull the whole thing apart again?

 

[JDM-P5]

Quick question. Has anyone had problems with dust, etc. in the lights after doing this? I tried really hard to keep the clear cover clean and away from anything that would get it dirty but at night it looks like there is a lot of dust inside. Will this eventually fall to the bottom and go away or am I going to have to pull the whole thing apart again?

That's probably dust, & it's not going to go anywhere unless you take em back apart again....i know it sounds like a chore, but if you notice it, other ppl will notice it & that's a no-no right?
Next time do it where its not too dusty (I know it's hard....).
You should also use some POWDER FREE latex gloves....that will prevent oil from your hands/fingers from getting on there...and def prevent fingerprints.
(thumb)

 

[magnumP5]

Nevermind, it wasn't dust afterall. It was actually a bunch of small imperfections and dirt on the outide from general wear. Thanks for the help though.