Black Headlights? Opinions Please......

1. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #1 28th December 2006, 00:44

   Should i do my headlights black?
   
   vote now!
   
   and yeah i no it needs lowering
   
   How the girl is now
   
   
   The shop
   
   
   not the best photoshoper in the world..... but you get the idea! couldn't be bothered with fogs took me a total of 3 mins to do that
2. Jaytee Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tyldesley, Manchester Posts: 5276 1.Saxo VTR 2.Saxo180

   #2 28th December 2006, 00:47

   do it, You wont regret it mate
3. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

   #3 28th December 2006, 00:58

   take your inspiration from this car. its the sexyest gold saxo i've seen.
   
   
4. Bake Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 St Austell, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1691 Ibiza Cupra

   #4 28th December 2006, 00:59

   go for it mate
5. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #5 28th December 2006, 01:01

   black or a dark grey on gold saxo looks the tits
6. jaybiss Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2004 Solihull Posts: 18231 Two Tone Sax

   #6 28th December 2006, 01:08

   everyone does it so id say no...
   
   
7. vipergfx Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Washington Posts: 3117 veeteeess

   #7 28th December 2006, 03:06

   7-0 in favour of yes, do it. smoking them looks good on all saxos, regardless of colour. black goes with any colour
8. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #8 28th December 2006, 10:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo17s take your inspiration from this car. its the sexyest gold saxo i've seen.

   i agree that is awesome
   
   that makes me want to go give my car a good clean....
9. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #9 28th December 2006, 10:37

   will be DIY so what black paint should i use?
10. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

    #10 28th December 2006, 10:45

    you will need a primer and black gloss paint, which u can get from halfrauds. You can lacuar but seens its in the light unit i wudn't bother.
    
    Ill be putting my original headlights on ebay wen i get a chance, saves u having to wait for the paint to dry
11. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #11 28th December 2006, 11:13

    Looks the tits mate did mine yesterday fgo for it. Just be careful when sticking the lens back on and dont get any glue on the insert cus it dont come off and you have to do it again :@
12. sshaxx Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Westside, Yorkshire Posts: 1499 Honda Civic Jordan

    #12 28th December 2006, 11:50

    do it its a definite improvement
13. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

    #13 28th December 2006, 13:58

    its best to use matt black paint if you are doing a DIY job
    
    also i am selling my smoked headlights, pm me if you are interested
14. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

    #14 28th December 2006, 14:03

    They look quality stevey, you should defo do it
15. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #15 28th December 2006, 19:25

    deffo mate, you can't go far wrong if you keep the black-gold theme!
16. spanair Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2006 Enfield, Middlesex. Posts: 565 Saxo Rally Rep, 200SX S13 drift spec.

    #16 28th December 2006, 20:22

    Voted: Yes Go For It.
    
    Looks nicer, specially if you do other bits black e.g wheels, badges and smoke the indicators, fogs etc.
17. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

    #17 28th December 2006, 20:24

    I'd do it if you intend to add some more smoked details otherwise I wouldn't bother.
18. user_12490 Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1753 161.5 bhp VTS and cammed 2 tone vtr.

    #18 28th December 2006, 21:27

    i would go for it mate, ive just done mine matt black to go with the rest of my lights, looks well smart
19. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #19 28th December 2006, 22:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TIPSY i would go for it mate, ive just done mine matt black to go with the rest of my lights, looks well smart

    you got any paint left tipsy? could scrounge that from you
20. user_12490 Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1753 161.5 bhp VTS and cammed 2 tone vtr.

    #20 29th December 2006, 10:37

    i aint mate sorry, but remember, 15% discount. lol
21. Euphoria Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Essex - Harlow Posts: 889 106 GTi

    #21 29th December 2006, 11:23

    i have done mine on my gold saxo looks great
22. azzy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Gloucester United Kingdom (England) Posts: 503 saxo vtr

    #22 29th December 2006, 17:48

    do it mate.
    
    Ive got black headlights & looks good.
    
    In the process of doing my fogs at mo.
23. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #23 29th December 2006, 17:49

    well today some fucker dented my wing so all money going to fixing that, car now looks hidious!
    
    sorry to let you all down!
24. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #24 29th December 2006, 17:50

    do it mate and you may as well get the fog lights done while your at it
25. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

    #25 29th December 2006, 19:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Stevey well today some fucker dented my wing so all money going to fixing that, car now looks hidious! sorry to let you all down!

    it will only cost you about £15 to do both your headlights and fogs
26. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #26 29th December 2006, 19:22

    yep! gogogogo
27. user_11067 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Ashford kent Posts: 3161 PoP! bAnG! pOp! BaNg!

    #27 29th December 2006, 19:39

    just do it you wont regret it...
28. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #28 29th December 2006, 20:32

    mate do it, just dun mine and a set for me mate, such an easy mod to do and imo one of the best mods u can do to a sax and one of the cheapest
29. mrolinc Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 761

    #29 29th December 2006, 23:37

    defo go for it mate it looks quality
30. vtskid Established Member Joined: Dec 2005 Lincoln-shire Posts: 1222 EP91 :D

    #30 29th December 2006, 23:51

    do it
    do it
    do it
    do it
    DO IT!
    such a simple mod but it makes the world of difference!
31. carloci L-plater Joined: Feb 2006 st helier jersey United Kingdom (England) Posts: 37 citroen saxo vts

    #31 31st December 2006, 12:34

    do it mate ill look good
32. Skorpion Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 West midlands Posts: 4628 Koleen

    #32 31st December 2006, 13:57

    Do it!!!! Get them done while the dent is getting fixed!!! Then you get both done while the car is not running (leaving sealant to set on headlights)!!!
33. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #33 2nd January 2007, 21:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Skorpion Do it!!!! Get them done while the dent is getting fixed!!! Then you get both done while the car is not running (leaving sealant to set on headlights)!!!

    good point!
34. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #34 2nd January 2007, 21:33

    right am going to do it!
    after skorpion stated i should go ahead while the old girl is getting fixed!
    decided am going to get my car back into tip top shape (not excellent but sort all my problems) now i think i have found where my leak is coming from!
    
    then get a manifold in there, back box and centre section as my standard has now got a hole in!
    
    let the modding commense and my bank empty
35. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #35 2nd January 2007, 21:38

    rep'd you all (most of! i have shared too much loving in the last 24hrs) hope i get some in return hehe
36. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #36 5th January 2007, 18:31

    right tonight al be putting these in the oven and getting them sanded, does anyone have the link for the thread which is a guide, not the saxosportsclub one though. and reccommend me the type of primer sand paper and black paint, sure someone said use matt!
    
    got it http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47845
37. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #37 5th January 2007, 23:47

    lights are apart! piece of piss! spray them tomorrow whilst richies car is getting lowered as i am playing taxi
    
    what type and grade sand paper should i use?
38. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #38 7th January 2007, 13:31

    Well i done it, was easy but my painting skills are wank.... dont think it will be long for the paint to flake off, had 2 coats plastic primer 3 coats matt black paint, here are the pics
    
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