mrbanhbao

hey guys, i been searching all day and i cant find the exact answer. its getting close to nice weather so im going to black out my lights soon. i just wanted to know wat grit sand paper to use and what silicone to use to seal it back up. oh yeah do i need a clear coat? thanks

Lord ET

Just get clear silicone from autozone, and as far as sandpaper get something like 1000grit to sand between coats of paint. You shouldn't need clear coat unleass you want a shiny finish. Matte finish is the best IMO.

DsevenEm2

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go on honda-tech.com and theres an awesome DIY in the FAQ section. im pretty sure it tells you everything in that one.. go into the 2001-2005 forum section and into the FAQs and its in there..

bomerman19

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you don't need sand paper just get a can of "krylon fusion" spray paint it is designed for plastics so you don't need to sand takes a lot of the prep work out and saves a lot of time. I did mine with that fusion paint and it came out great I get compliments all the time on my headlights

Unevolved

The sandpaper grit or paint type really isn't that critical. I used Rustoleum Flat Black Enamel and just Wal-mart G.E. window sealant to seal them back up, I've never had any problems with fogging. I'm in North TX, just for reference.



Old picture, but you get the idea.

WgnrNick

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Hmm... Nice. I looked up that DIY and I think I may do this now. Thanks! Good question!





Wagner

mrbanhbao

i seee thanks for the inputs guys. ima check out honda-tech. my biggest worry is the lamp fogging up. i just want to seal it up real tight

Unevolved

As long as you're careful with the silicone and make sure you've got a nice, think (1/4" or wider) bead you should be fine.

LatinEM2

I did the DIY on HT, hehe, and I didn't even use any sealant and mine dont fog up.

mrbanhbao

oh really. thats sweet. but i heard different location might have different weather so iono. i live in seattle and it rains a lot

civicsrcool

i just use black primer and 'window weld'. came out a nice flat black with no fogging up . i just picked up sandpaper i had laying around the garage. 200 grit or something. still came out nice.

civicsrcool

oh heres a picture. http://a140.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...a2663c6453.jpg

cant see it very well but thats how how it all looks like. looks nice to me

LatinEM2

Yea im pretty sure the weather has an effect on it. Its too hot here to for them to fog up

Unevolved

It's really the difference between the weather when you seal them and the weather later on.