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Old 08-15-2011, 12:55 PM
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stuck on this part...


i cant sem to get the housing itself out.

unscrewed everything but it still ain't coming out...

nevermind i got it.

HOW do i remove/cover the amber lense tho?
 

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Old 08-15-2011, 01:00 PM
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&hl=...&v=Zxb-S4wZzxc

Ok well here's the video that explains how to reconnect and disconnect HIDs for anyone in the future its a good understanding of how to handel the bulbs and hook everything up for beginners.

For where your at you must be missing a screw because that piece comes right out I have a sedan which has 3 scres you might have a forth I reccomend you search but ill look for you if you have a minute. also how many screws have you removed?
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:12 PM
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nevermind got it. but how would i cover the amber lense when painting it (or remove it).

masking tape isnt gonna make a perfect circle around it
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:16 PM
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amber signal on a sedan has a screw as well if you have the housing out already it just comes out wrap it in a kitchen towel so you dont scratch it if you plan to paint it i suggest you dont it would look ugly
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:22 PM
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THeres no more screws. Everything is out. Its just there with some wrapping around it not sure what it is
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:24 PM
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put up a few pics
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:31 PM
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thats the back of it.
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:40 PM
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anyone?

wish this diy was more detailed
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**** it. masked the amber lens as best as I can.
 

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Old 08-15-2011, 04:36 PM
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Oh man bro I'm praying you didn't mask it sorry I had a job interview is it too late or u still need help, you should post this in the RLQ thread or PM me or pappa (no homo)
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 04:42 PM
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I masked it... Didn't coem out perfect but not bad

why?

anyways, u gguys think this is enough sticky/silicone?

https://i.imgur.com/z51lE.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pfOFc.jpg

Its as close as it'll come. It seems sealed, but not as tight as it was before...
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 04:45 PM
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Well 1st its ugly to paint the chrome on the turn signal but each to there own second because I assume you car about your car and would rather do it properly (if the signal comes out on the coupe) then take a chance and messing up post pics wanna see the end result
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 04:49 PM
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I tried to get off the amber lens I didn't know how man and I didn't wanna break it trying something i dont know what to do...

And I thought everyone paints the chrome around the amber lens? You saying I should of left the amber housing non painted? Wouldn't it look retarded? I'll post end pics. I only did one headlight. Gonna do the other one tomorrow. Wasted too much time on that housing plug and asking questions/not knowing what to do... :/

edit: see the guy below me has it painted...
 

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Old 08-15-2011, 04:49 PM
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buffed mine out a lil bit with plastx...a few pics. now need to get the 3m clear bra wrapped on it so it can stay lookin good





 
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Old 08-15-2011, 04:57 PM
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nice buff job!


and mark your correct i thought the coupe was like the sedan but ya it wouldnt look right unpainted
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 05:24 PM
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never realized i didnt post pics
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gonna restore the lenses soon as stated
 

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