Project "TOTAL BLACKOUT" Orion V2 LCI version
03-03-2012, 07:04 PM
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Day before the install. The passenger headlight is heavily pitted and lots of rock chips. So we did the headlight restoration http://forums.5serie...ade-uv-sealant/
The deep chips, we couldn't get rid of.
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The deep chips, we couldn't get rid of.
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During
Polished
Clear coated
03-03-2012, 08:52 PM
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DK, it's usually just the shield that's painted. With that said, I suppose the reason why other people that have done similar mod usually accomplish the colored lens look by installing colored LED to illuminate during day time to achieve that look.
I am not sure how you painted the projector, but if you painted the bowls at all, that would be the reason why you're not getting any light output. To which I kind of have really bad news, those projectors might be bricks now because there's no cost effective way in restoring them.
I am not sure how you painted the projector, but if you painted the bowls at all, that would be the reason why you're not getting any light output. To which I kind of have really bad news, those projectors might be bricks now because there's no cost effective way in restoring them.
03-04-2012, 12:03 AM
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DK, it's usually just the shield that's painted. With that said, I suppose the reason why other people that have done similar mod usually accomplish the colored lens look by installing colored LED to illuminate during day time to achieve that look.
I am not sure how you painted the projector, but if you painted the bowls at all, that would be the reason why you're not getting any light output. To which I kind of have really bad news, those projectors might be bricks now because there's no cost effective way in restoring them.
I am not sure how you painted the projector, but if you painted the bowls at all, that would be the reason why you're not getting any light output. To which I kind of have really bad news, those projectors might be bricks now because there's no cost effective way in restoring them.
03-05-2012, 06:39 PM
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DK, it's usually just the shield that's painted. With that said, I suppose the reason why other people that have done similar mod usually accomplish the colored lens look by installing colored LED to illuminate during day time to achieve that look.
I am not sure how you painted the projector, but if you painted the bowls at all, that would be the reason why you're not getting any light output. To which I kind of have really bad news, those projectors might be bricks now because there's no cost effective way in restoring them.
I am not sure how you painted the projector, but if you painted the bowls at all, that would be the reason why you're not getting any light output. To which I kind of have really bad news, those projectors might be bricks now because there's no cost effective way in restoring them.
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03-05-2012, 07:02 PM
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Dude it was still an awesome idea bro don't let the trial & error get you down. Being a pioneer comes with its tribulations...
03-05-2012, 07:35 PM
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there are people who can do it around there, far as I know... now, are they willing to do this for any kind of money - that's not up to me...
03-05-2012, 08:02 PM
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03-05-2012, 10:27 PM
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Well, DK, it might be a blessing in disguise. Now you have the option of retrofitting a different (better) projector in there if you intend to fix it. I think you can get a pretty good performing set ~$100 used, something like that. Maybe hunt around on HIDPlane or the 'Bay.
03-06-2012, 08:51 AM
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that looks great DK!! loving the headlights amazing work by motorcepts as always 
btw: your rear looks amazing as well those exhaust tips looks familiar
sorry dude, no worries mine will look different
btw: your rear looks amazing as well those exhaust tips looks familiar
sorry dude, no worries mine will look different