Painted Headlights

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    I just recently took apart my headlight to paint it to match my C4. I will be posting pictures shortly. Let me know what you guys think.
    eco31, Jul 31, 2012
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    maverickf New Member

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    Cool, I wonder how it will be look like.
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    Excellent, keep us posted! Do the headlights simply unbolt or is there any sealant/glue holding the halves together?
    Ryephile, Jul 31, 2012
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    The headlights have 3 screws, 1 trox screw (looks like a star with a pin in the center), to take it apart. You have to remove all the bulbs, tape off any opening so dirt doesn't get it, then put it in the over for 8 minutes each. Slowly pull it apart, there is a grey silicone seal that you will need to reuse once you are ready to put it back together.
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    Cool, sounds par for the course. What temp did you put them in the oven at? 250 F?
    Ryephile, Aug 1, 2012
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    220F. Here are some photos. I would recommend replacing the seal. My right headlight has some haze so I will be redoing the headlights to reseal. I was parked behind someone so the glare from their taillight is showing on some of the photos.

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    Looks good; the body color reminds me of the C6 Corvette and Ferrari 360 Modena. It certainly gives the car a whole new look.
    Ryephile, Aug 1, 2012
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    Here are 2 more photos. I will post a picture with the HID, LED and the yellow high beams once the install is finished.

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    The headlight lens started to get foggy from the reaction with the paint. Fortunately you can buy just the clear lens. Part on order but went on backorder.:(
    eco31, Aug 3, 2012
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    Bummer on the fogging :(

    If you have a chance please post the part number for the clear lens.
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    Here are the part numbers, 81131-52E80 (right), 81171-52E80 (left). They cost $75.08 each. Here is the break down of the part.

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    So the lens is made to come apart easily but once it is messed with you will have fogging issues?
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    This thread makes me want a brightly colored C so I can do this... suddenly sad about gray :D

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    Gray is so tasteful, though. :D
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    OK so that's the part number for the outer clear cover. I was hoping you'd found a part number for the clear version of our amber side reflector lens. :oops: Thanks for the diagram nevertheless!
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    The reflector doesn't come clear for the U.S. I will look into getting a clear one or if someone can make them. I will keep you posted.
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    priusCpilot - The headlight can be purchase seperately. The only thing you have to make sure is to not break the black housing. If you break any of those clips, you will have to buy a whole headlight. I have a matte black version of my lights for sale. Would anyone be interested in buying them? It's just for the part that is painted blue in this tread.
    eco31, Aug 7, 2012
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    Hi Eco, I did something similar to my Red C. Now I'm hoping they won't be foggy. Please let me know what u think...
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    I wish I could do this to my tail lights lol. The chrome sides drive me nuts.
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    This is one reason why I wanted silver... the chrome sides look fine with silver. :cool:
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