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What had happened was... Awhile ago I picked up an extra set of super clean 05 headlights, so I decided to bust open and mod out my original set. I painted them matte black to match my grille, and added some LEDs. This is what that looked like.



I came too today after the NYE debauchery thinking about doing something ridiculous. I've mentioned this a few time, and decided it was time. I yanked out the modded lights and grille and put the clean stock set back in to prep for the color change. This is what my DG looks like now.



...and the copper.







Tomorrow the grille get's a fresh gloss black coat, and clear coats all around. Then I'll retire the stock setup again and swap in the copper lights and updated grille.

Even if it looks like ish when it's done, at least it will out of my system. I'll just repaint some other hideous color... like metallic blue. I do what I want!

 

Lets see it installed

 

WOW! That's different! Can't wait to see how it looks on the car. When are you going to put them back on the car and post pix?

 

I should have everything finished up and reinstalled tomorrow. I itching to see it too.

 

OH WOW! I can't wait too. So you finish painting everything already? Or you going to paint tomorrow then install?

 

wow i like it man. looks very original and well done. lets see how it looks! good job man

 

Very unique. Interested in seeing how this will look on your car.

 

In my opinion it's going to clash it would only work on a very neutral colour like black and it would definitely need something else bronze to make it look "right"



But I am definitely interested to see how it looks.

 

Also interested to see how it looks. I think the lights will look good when done, but I have my doubts about the emblem. Haven't seen too many painted that ended up looking OK. Good luck getting it back together, post up pics

 

Thanks for comments folks.

We'll see if my girl know what she's talking about. She said she liked them, but they aren't in the car yet... I'll try not to sleep in to late so I can get this stuff installed and take some pics. I think I'm still in NYE mode being up this late.

Yes. I was going to clear coat everything, but then decided I didn't care. Headlights all but done... I just need to heat n squeeze now. The grille is also done.

Not bad time. I popped the hood around 1pm today. Got everything swapped out in about 30 minutes, then got started painting. I'm getting pretty good at this process, lol.

Sorry for the crappy BB pics...





Yeah, I'm a little worried about how bright it came out. I was hoping it would come out a bit darker than it did. I don't know what color I should go to if they look bad installed... maybe a metallic blue

 

IMO, if you do a weird colour they need to go with something else on the car. Say if you did the blue headlights, then Fzero blue wheels or something would be sick.

 

So far that is looking sick!!! I can't wait!!! your doing an awesome job so far!

 

I agree, there needs to be copper accents on your car somewhere else to tie in with the headlights and grill.

 

Like most everyone says, (not that they really mean it) "It's your car do what you want!" Logically some colors don't work well together, OB will work with any color it's just a matter of how wild you want to go. In my opinion with DG the only thing that looks great is black or color matched. Even then black can be overdone with c/f hood, trunk and doors so it looks like a patch work quilt....
Gary

 

Before the flames start to spread I want to make it clear that I do understand that there is a possibility of this color combo causing seizures. The cool thing about DIY'n it is that I can just rip it out and start over. This change cost virtually nothing, and to be able to give folks something entertaining to look as is worth my time.

It was raining yesterday so I had to do all the spraying in the garage. Now it's time to pull the G back in and get read for the swap... but first, I have to squish these lights back together.

BRB...