"De-chromed" my pre-LCI headlights!

carseatsm5 · 04-05-2023, 05:38 PM

The chrome inside my headlights has bothered me for a while (don’t believe there was a shadowline light option for pre-LCIs).

Evil Headlights just outside LA removed the chrome and painted those areas with satin and gloss black. Transformed the front of the car!

dcohen13 · 04-07-2023, 10:18 PM

Do you have a before and after photo? I am trying to visualize the difference.

carseatsm5 · 04-07-2023, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dcohen13

Do you have a before and after photo? I am trying to visualize the difference.

Before and after. Before pic the lights are off but you should be able to clearly see the difference.

Grduck · 05-11-2023, 09:18 PM

Im actually out in riverside a lot. I may have to do this! looks great

NoMods · 05-11-2023, 09:34 PM

i would be curious if it fogs up after you wash the car?

carseatsm5 · 05-11-2023, 10:02 PM

No fog.

Maverik259 · 05-12-2023, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

i would be curious if it fogs up after you wash the car?

Shouldn’t. As long as you reheat the adhesive properly it seals back up. Or replace with oe level equivalent. And they’re not air tight to begin with. Opened many lights across many manufacturers and never had fogging.

Grduck · 06-18-2023, 08:19 AM

Hey did you have to go to the dealer and reprogram the lights or was it ok?

carseatsm5 · 06-18-2023, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Grduck

Hey did you have to go to the dealer and reprogram the lights or was it ok?

Did not need any of that.

mjd41985 · 06-20-2023, 10:35 PM

WOW! That came out pretty sweet. Cheers to you <Salute>

carseatsm5 · 06-21-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mjd41985

WOW! That came out pretty sweet. Cheers to you <Salute>

Thanks!

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