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10-02-2007 | 08:14 PM

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i think i may try high temp paint so the paint dosent burn off or fade

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10-04-2007 | 11:09 AM

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on the headlights i just used dupli paint -gunmetal... so it wouls match the stock rims.... on the amber bulbs i used a flat gray color but its definatley worth going with the silverstar.

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12-21-2007 | 09:28 PM

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nice how to that look sick as heel.

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12-22-2007 | 06:42 PM

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^^^^ Thanks, and its been holding up very well!!!

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12-22-2007 | 06:48 PM

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looks great man, now go make a clear 3rd brake light and rear bumper lights..lol

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12-23-2007 | 11:56 AM

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hahaha... i would but personally don't think it'd look good on my balt, but i will be trying to come up with a way to illuminate the rear reflectors and move the white reverse lights... so we'll have to wait and see

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12-30-2007 | 09:38 PM

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They make licence plate frames with back up lights built in them too... if you didnt know

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12-31-2007 | 12:12 AM

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^^^^ nah, i had no idea... you wouldn't happen to have a link would ya?

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04-24-2008 | 09:52 AM

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what paint did you use to do the bubls?

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04-26-2008 | 04:59 PM

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yo looks great man, i think im gonna go this route now instead of buying the projectors... and btw what did u use/buy for your grill inserts?

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04-30-2008 | 09:41 AM

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I'm about to do this exac thing today (minus the painting)...how long does it take for the sealant to dry cause I need to be able to drive my car later today?

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04-30-2008 | 09:52 AM

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wow this is an old thread...they look awesome though!

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04-30-2008 | 09:53 AM

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I'm about to do this exac thing today (minus the painting)...how long does it take for the sealant to dry cause I need to be able to drive my car later today?

sealant should be dry quickly.... I started the project at 2PM and replaced headlight and turn signal bulbs, fog lights, and painted my headlights.... parts were back on at 930PM

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04-30-2008 | 10:35 PM

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yo looks great man, i think im gonna go this route now instead of buying the projectors... and btw what did u use/buy for your grill inserts?

I just went to Home Depot and bought some stuff called "gutter gaurd"... works really well and you can paint it to whatever color you want; i went with gunmetal to match rims and headlights.

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05-01-2008 | 10:16 AM

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Well I got them done....they look awesome. Great How-To write up. I've gotta get the camera from my gf so I can take some pics.

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05-04-2008 | 05:28 PM

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I finally got some pics of this....nice write up.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/pictures-videos-64/cleared-headlights-110290/

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05-04-2008 | 09:25 PM

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very nice might have to do this soon

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05-06-2008 | 12:39 AM

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yes the paint is slowly burning off but its still worth painting them once in a while to have that clean look... besides the paint is like $1 a can...lol

thanks guys for all the comments.. its nice to know when hard work pays offs... and brocklanders you should def go with the gunmetal on the headlights... it looks amazing with the red body color

nokya sells chrome bulbs!!!!

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12-31-2008 | 03:58 PM

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It looks nice but does any one know where to get the head light eye lids thats the only thing the head lights need to look bad ass

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12-31-2008 | 04:25 PM

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go to the vendor section...

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01-02-2009 | 08:07 PM

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paint them on yourself....FTW

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02-11-2009 | 11:55 PM

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I know it's old..but it's in 09 so I'm legal. Gotta Question. I'm doing this, and some people are saying A WEEK before resealing?! What? I hope not, then unfortunately I can't do it..can't go a week without my ride

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02-12-2009 | 12:34 PM

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No need to go a week w/o resealing. I've done mine and had them back on the car with in the same afternoon. As long it's not raining the next day or two.

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10-01-2009 | 10:58 PM

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click

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03-22-2010 | 02:19 AM

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corn gas ftw....

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Great how to and awsome turn out! I kno this is a headlight how to, but ur grill looks awsome too! How did you do that to your grill or where did you buy that one?

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