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EviLLLLSiNz · 02-08-05, 08:21 PM

i am looking to get some blacked out clear corners for my brand new (well its used but its really nice

ill post some pics later for u guys) 95 gsr i purchased on my bday last saturday. unfortunately all i found was 98+ blacked out ones so now i am planning to "black them out" myself. how do i go about doing this?

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bxsnypa · 02-08-05, 10:54 PM

um i dont know the exact paint to use, but i know that most hobby shops have them... my guess is black paint

btw no sarcasim at all i just forgot the name of the paint, use the handy dany search tool its on here somewhere.

catatonic · 02-08-05, 11:08 PM

VHT Nightshades

KAUAI KANE · 02-09-05, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by catatonic

VHT Nightshades

thats it right there

GSRchick714 · 02-09-05, 10:25 AM

....did you want like black tinted ones or what? I had clear corners on my 99 teg with black HOUSING..but thats different. But anyways, they leaked so now I have the ambers on again...post some pics after you tint your clear corners, I was thinking about doing that but never knew if it'd turn out right...plus I didnt want to get cheap clear corners and have condensation build up again...

WackyRicky · 02-09-05, 12:29 PM

if you want more controlled, subtle tint, go for VHT windowtint. It says for tinting windows but can be used on plastic too.

EviLLLLSiNz · 02-09-05, 04:49 PM

tight....anyone have any pics of blacked out clear corners with VHT nightshades or VHT window tint? id like to see what it looks liek in the day and night

also, does that VHT window tint work well on the windows? mayb ill get that and i can tint my windows too

thanx

bxsnypa · 02-09-05, 06:44 PM

personally i think red/clearr\ are the way to go

EviLLLLSiNz · 02-09-05, 09:41 PM

i wanted to go red but then....how would i make em red (use paint? what kind?) and isnt that illegal in CA?

GSRchick714 · 02-10-05, 09:56 AM

red corners? I don't think I would like that....amber, clear, or tinted...
Personally I think clear looks the best on silver or white though.

bxsnypa · 02-15-05, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSRchick714

red corners? I don't think I would like that....amber, clear, or tinted...
Personally I think clear looks the best on silver or white though.

my civic is silver and yes the clear do look good on it

VTECGSR · 02-15-05, 06:53 AM

I don't understand why you can't find blacked out 94-97 turn signal housings? There are way more parts for 94-97 Integras than 98-01's. I get sick of fishing through early model integra parts to find my own. Look on EBAY, use "integra lights" as your search

JL95AccorD · 02-15-05, 03:56 PM

clear is over-rated... just as chrome rims. Tinted or black housing all the way!

bxsnypa · 02-15-05, 07:20 PM

i hate chrome rims, a complete waste of money IMO

Exempt · 02-16-05, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bxsnypa

i hate chrome rims, a complete waste of money IMO

But u cant 'bling' 'bling' wit out em...

GSRchick714 · 02-16-05, 11:12 AM

gunmetal rims

JL95AccorD · 02-17-05, 10:36 AM

Yeah, gunmetal is nice. Chrome, and bling bling??? lol. psshhhh. over-rated, and IMO looks ugly. If you are trying to make your car bling bling, you shouldn't be in an accord. Some other cars do look nice with chrome rims, and the right mods, but still are not my taste. And wtf is wrong with these jits and putting spinners on a 5th gen accord?????? OMG, lol, disgusting.

I have black bumper turn signals, and one piece black housing projectors, and it makes the front look aggressive. I laugh when I see the clear and chrome lights. It just looks bad. Thats my opinion at least.

GSRchick714 · 02-17-05, 03:13 PM

I have black housing halo projectors too and I HAD clear corners with black housing but it just bothered me too much to have the leaks with condensation so my stock amber corners are back

I'm working on finding some non-leaking clear corners that I can tint...but I wish someone had a pic I could see so that I could see how much I even like it!!

Fate · 02-17-05, 04:54 PM

I don't know if this is all that relevant but there's a place that does professional work on tail lamp tinting / smoking. I'm pretty sure you could email them and ask about clear corners and etc. being tinted for a certain price if negotiable. If you truly want to do it yourself then go with VHT NightShades. It's specifically made for plastic. Also look into using "Clear Coat" from Testors so that you have that glossy look rather then it being dull and fading over time. Your best method would be to test VHT NightShades on a test material if you have the money for it, by sanding down the plastic then going over it with a moist rag to remove any particals left behind. Then do a light coat with the spray, alow it to dry, and go over with another light coat and continue the process until you get the right shade you're looking for. After it dries for 24 hrs, Apply the clear coat "gloss" paint and do about 2 coats. The clear coat should protect the Tint paint from fading as quickly.

The website that does profession work on the tails lights is @ http://www.smokinlights.net

shietzitzkien · 02-16-07, 08:46 PM

haha. i would have a pic but yeah me with no camera = no pic. i'll see if i can get a camera from someone and post it up or something. it looks weird right though. i got stock headlights with the black housing corners. yeah until maybe tomorrow when i get the halos in there with the black housing then maybe it'll be better till then gl finding a pic.

87tsupra · 11-29-07, 03:39 AM

idk were to get it at but spray on tint works

slintegra · 11-29-07, 01:45 PM

chrome =

Omie · 12-21-07, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shietzitzkien

haha. i would have a pic but yeah me with no camera = no pic. i'll see if i can get a camera from someone and post it up or something. it looks weird right though. i got stock headlights with the black housing corners. yeah until maybe tomorrow when i get the halos in there with the black housing then maybe it'll be better till then gl finding a pic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87tsupra

idk were to get it at but spray on tint works

Quote:

Originally Posted by slintegra

chrome =

read the date 2-15-05

Line7 · 01-06-08, 08:52 PM

Whats with everyone complaining about condensation? Silicone around the jambs and you wont get any.

02-08-05, 10:54 PM	#2
bxsnypa STOCK EJ8 noob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bronx NY Posts: 264	um i dont know the exact paint to use, but i know that most hobby shops have them... my guess is black paint btw no sarcasim at all i just forgot the name of the paint, use the handy dany search tool its on here somewhere. __________________ -= 1998 CIVIC EX =- -= SOHC D16Y8 =- current mods : 17inch alloys, AEM CAI, Greddy Evo2 system, alpine speakers all around, red/clear tail lights, projector headlights. dreams: auto to manual conversion

02-08-05, 11:08 PM	#3
catatonic (´Д｀) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 712	VHT Nightshades __________________ -

02-09-05, 10:25 AM	#5
GSRchick714 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 3,675	....did you want like black tinted ones or what? I had clear corners on my 99 teg with black HOUSING..but thats different. But anyways, they leaked so now I have the ambers on again...post some pics after you tint your clear corners, I was thinking about doing that but never knew if it'd turn out right...plus I didnt want to get cheap clear corners and have condensation build up again... __________________ *Emily* 99 Integra GSR 03 CL-S

02-09-05, 12:29 PM	#6
WackyRicky redoing the interior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: JDM Land Posts: 213	if you want more controlled, subtle tint, go for VHT windowtint. It says for tinting windows but can be used on plastic too. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- FS: Custom Built Car Computer FS: 10' sub box, euro lights, JDM type-R rear console WTT: JDM ITR Recaro F&R Seats for Your Stock Seats: PICS POSTED

02-09-05, 06:44 PM	#8
bxsnypa STOCK EJ8 noob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bronx NY Posts: 264	personally i think red/clearr\ are the way to go __________________ -= 1998 CIVIC EX =- -= SOHC D16Y8 =- current mods : 17inch alloys, AEM CAI, Greddy Evo2 system, alpine speakers all around, red/clear tail lights, projector headlights. dreams: auto to manual conversion

02-09-05, 04:49 PM	#7
EviLLLLSiNz n00b Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cali bay area Posts: 133	tight....anyone have any pics of blacked out clear corners with VHT nightshades or VHT window tint? id like to see what it looks liek in the day and night also, does that VHT window tint work well on the windows? mayb ill get that and i can tint my windows too thanx

02-09-05, 09:41 PM	#9
EviLLLLSiNz n00b Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cali bay area Posts: 133	i wanted to go red but then....how would i make em red (use paint? what kind?) and isnt that illegal in CA?

02-10-05, 09:56 AM	#10
GSRchick714 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 3,675	red corners? I don't think I would like that....amber, clear, or tinted... Personally I think clear looks the best on silver or white though. __________________ *Emily* 99 Integra GSR 03 CL-S

02-15-05, 06:53 AM	#12
VTECGSR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 22	I don't understand why you can't find blacked out 94-97 turn signal housings? There are way more parts for 94-97 Integras than 98-01's. I get sick of fishing through early model integra parts to find my own. Look on EBAY, use "integra lights" as your search __________________ AEM Intake, MSD Cap, Coil, Wires, NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, K&N Air & Oil Filters, Optima Yellow Top Battery, Royal Purple Synthetic Oil, Coming Soon: DC Sports 4-2-1 Header w/ Greddy Evo2 Exhaust

02-15-05, 03:56 PM	#13
JL95AccorD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 662	clear is over-rated... just as chrome rims. Tinted or black housing all the way!

02-15-05, 07:20 PM	#14
bxsnypa STOCK EJ8 noob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bronx NY Posts: 264	i hate chrome rims, a complete waste of money IMO __________________ -= 1998 CIVIC EX =- -= SOHC D16Y8 =- current mods : 17inch alloys, AEM CAI, Greddy Evo2 system, alpine speakers all around, red/clear tail lights, projector headlights. dreams: auto to manual conversion

02-16-05, 11:12 AM	#16
GSRchick714 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 3,675	gunmetal rims __________________ *Emily* 99 Integra GSR 03 CL-S

02-17-05, 10:36 AM	#17
JL95AccorD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 662	Yeah, gunmetal is nice. Chrome, and bling bling??? lol. psshhhh. over-rated, and IMO looks ugly. If you are trying to make your car bling bling, you shouldn't be in an accord. Some other cars do look nice with chrome rims, and the right mods, but still are not my taste. And wtf is wrong with these jits and putting spinners on a 5th gen accord?????? OMG, lol, disgusting. I have black bumper turn signals, and one piece black housing projectors, and it makes the front look aggressive. I laugh when I see the clear and chrome lights. It just looks bad. Thats my opinion at least.

02-17-05, 03:13 PM	#18
GSRchick714 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 3,675	I have black housing halo projectors too and I HAD clear corners with black housing but it just bothered me too much to have the leaks with condensation so my stock amber corners are back I'm working on finding some non-leaking clear corners that I can tint...but I wish someone had a pic I could see so that I could see how much I even like it!! __________________ *Emily* 99 Integra GSR 03 CL-S

02-17-05, 04:54 PM	#19
Fate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	I don't know if this is all that relevant but there's a place that does professional work on tail lamp tinting / smoking. I'm pretty sure you could email them and ask about clear corners and etc. being tinted for a certain price if negotiable. If you truly want to do it yourself then go with VHT NightShades. It's specifically made for plastic. Also look into using "Clear Coat" from Testors so that you have that glossy look rather then it being dull and fading over time. Your best method would be to test VHT NightShades on a test material if you have the money for it, by sanding down the plastic then going over it with a moist rag to remove any particals left behind. Then do a light coat with the spray, alow it to dry, and go over with another light coat and continue the process until you get the right shade you're looking for. After it dries for 24 hrs, Apply the clear coat "gloss" paint and do about 2 coats. The clear coat should protect the Tint paint from fading as quickly. The website that does profession work on the tails lights is @ http://www.smokinlights.net

02-16-07, 08:46 PM	#20
shietzitzkien Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37	haha. i would have a pic but yeah me with no camera = no pic. i'll see if i can get a camera from someone and post it up or something. it looks weird right though. i got stock headlights with the black housing corners. yeah until maybe tomorrow when i get the halos in there with the black housing then maybe it'll be better till then gl finding a pic.

11-29-07, 03:39 AM	#21
87tsupra Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	idk were to get it at but spray on tint works

11-29-07, 01:45 PM	#22
slintegra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rhode island Posts: 193	chrome =

01-06-08, 08:52 PM	#24
Line7 Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 813	Whats with everyone complaining about condensation? Silicone around the jambs and you wont get any. __________________ For Sale: ITR/SiR rear LCA's JDM!!!

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