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Old May 17, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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I have a 94' GS300. I have a ton done to my car, but I looking for something different for my headlights. Has anyone done anything different? Even eyelids, but hardly anyone has them because they are expensive and hard to come by. Has anyone made their own eyelids some how, if so how and what did you use. Or let me know if there is anything else I can do. Thanks!
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Old May 17, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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take a stencil of your headlight. the 94 should be easier cuz the headlight is flatter than the newer ones. draw your own "eyelid" in any shape you like. take some strong tape (3M or decal tape), spray paint the tape the same color as your cars. turn the original stencil backwards so you get the same thing for the other side. now you have eyelids.
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hmmmm....yeah, that could work...but it'll look pretty cheap...good enough for a Honda Civic though...

The RIGHT way to do it is the cover your headlights with wax (or Saran Wrap) and then do some fiberglassing...layer it until it's decently thick (w/o being too thick) ...let it dry, then cut it to the proper shape...sand/finish it, then paint it on BOTH sides. You can get fancy and make it so that it can be bolted in to the head light unit somewhere (I suggest factory bolt locations...don't make new ones!) or do what 99% of the them do, use automotive grade double stick tape...
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Old May 18, 2002 | 05:21 AM
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post pictures after you done
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Old May 18, 2002 | 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by manaray
hmmmm....yeah, that could work...but it'll look pretty cheap...good enough for a Honda Civic though...

The RIGHT way to do it is the cover your headlights with wax (or Saran Wrap) and then do some fiberglassing...layer it until it's decently thick (w/o being too thick) ...let it dry, then cut it to the proper shape...sand/finish it, then paint it on BOTH sides. You can get fancy and make it so that it can be bolted in to the head light unit somewhere (I suggest factory bolt locations...don't make new ones!) or do what 99% of the them do, use automotive grade double stick tape...
I wish I had the ability or tools to do the fiberglass.
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Old May 18, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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I wish I had the ability or tools to do the fiberglass.
that's why i gave you the simple, cheaper way.
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Old May 19, 2002 | 12:58 AM
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Originally posted by meZoom!


that's why i gave you the simple, cheaper way.
Don't mind Manaray....He seems to think everyone has limitless time and money. I guess not having a job will do that to ya Just kidding manaray...what do you do btw.
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