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-   -   Honda Civic 96-00: DIY CTR Headlights Guide(with Pictures) (https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/do-it-yourself/56277-honda-civic-96-00-diy-ctr-headlights-guide-with-pictures.html)

westcoaststyle 02-14-2005 01:20 PM
Originally Posted by moogotzskillz
yo westcoaststyles? how do u do the blkhousing headlights, on a 94 accord????
:dunno: I did the DIY on a couple Civics and an RSX. I'm sure the procedure is very similar. ;)

OblivionLord 02-14-2005 07:58 PM
Do you have a pic of the outer piece on a 96-98?

nate886 02-14-2005 08:25 PM
Originally Posted by OblivionLord
The outer chrome piece is not only for looks, it acts as a reflector for the beam to give you a wider angle of light. Take pics of the beam of light with it on and off. You will see more angle of light with it on.

Alot of the new cars have a glossy black inside the housing so it still retains reflective qualities to not limit the amount of light.
Originally Posted by BassmintPimpin
The light mostly reflects off of the chrome part that you do not paint as you can see in the pic. I do have minor problems with my corner lights reflecting very good because I painted that entire part.
I still don't think it makes a huge difference with the light output. Mostly the outer "chrome" is just to make the whole headlight light up or "glow." If you're worried about it, you could try using the tinting paint and see how it works out. Worst case scenario you have to take the tinting paint off and go with gunmetal. :wiggle:

OblivionLord 02-15-2005 08:01 AM
http://home.comcast.net/~gizute/frontapt.jpg

It looks like he painted the whole inside of the corner lights chrome area and the outer chrome on his 02. Im wondering if I do that with my 98 will it be that bad with the light?

sonnyhoang 02-15-2005 11:32 PM
hey im just wondering, does the 97 accord headlights have a separate chrome housing piece like this civic does? because im thinkin about doing my own soon. thanks

westcoaststyle 02-16-2005 06:07 PM
Most likely, but you can easily tell by looking at the headlight housing.

OblivionLord 02-16-2005 11:10 PM
If I paint the whole inside of the corner chrome light area with the tinted black paint will that affect anything?

ek3_rs 03-26-2005 05:44 PM
Originally Posted by OblivionLord
If I paint the whole inside of the corner chrome light area with the tinted black paint will that affect anything?

definately the corner light wont be that bright as before....

GDMFeRiO 03-28-2005 08:06 PM
How do I remove that yellow/fading stuff from the outside of the headlight? I have a 99 Civic.....

swaggs21 03-29-2005 02:32 AM
Originally Posted by GDMFeRiO
How do I remove that yellow/fading stuff from the outside of the headlight? I have a 99 Civic.....

I used 3M Fine Rubbing Compound. Takes most of it off, but I have to do it about once every 3 months or so. Takes about 5 minutes for both lights.


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