Hi,
I have an 08 ISF. When i was at the dealer recently i noticed a new 12 ISF and it seemd like the inside of the headlight was painted black. Is it the way new cars come or was it a custom job.
Does anyone know a place in TX where i can get the inside of the headlight painted black?

Cheers.

Thats how the newer models come. Black engine cover and black inside the headlights.

More than one member has done that mod. It's not exactly easy but it can be done. Do a search..

Thanks for the replies.
I am not going to be doing this mod myself, read about the baking process. Prefer it done by a professional.

It's a cool look, but I would never risk breaking the seal on my headlights just for a visual mod.

It's not THAT bad, did mine on my IS250. If you're in Houston there's some people that would help you out!

I am a bit worried about the seal too, particularly trapping moisture. Would a 2012 headlamp assembly fit in a 2008? What would it cost?

@heyarms: I am located in Austin and Dallas. I do visit Houston quite a bit though, so will message you when i am planning my next visit. How long does this mod take? Do you see\foresee any issues with moisture after your reseal?

I did this on my STi and it turned out great, however those headlights werent too expensive and very available used unlike the F headlights where a mistake could be very costly

Headlights aren't sealed tight. They breathe - if they didn't, there would be a lot of stress to the housing when the light turns on from the heat. So you're not "breaking a seal," and possibly contaminating the inside, you're just opening it up to get access to the guts.

I first did this on my Supra in 1998. It's pretty easy in the realm of all things mechanical.

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