Blackout Headlights?

[StaceyVX]

Has anyone done it here?

I really wanted the clear headlights and will try to clean the stock ones as much as possible, but I was wondering what it would look like to just black them out.

[BordeauxComet]

Not sure if anyone on this site has done it, but this guy (http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~cloud/cover.htm) has.

[StaceyVX]

I think that would look pretty good since I have a black SVX...What do you think? Also, where could I get that?

[BordeauxComet]

Yeah, I think that could look good on black.

I'm pretty sure you'd have to do that yourself, but it shouldn't be hard. I translated that site and it's just dark tint (0% actually), and they put it on with soap and water just like regular window tint.

[thundering02]

that would kill light transmission though time for the 9005 conversion

[msvx95]

Cool.........I just can't read all the symbols to understand what was explained on that website.

I used to have some clip-on blackouts from my Legacy.........I'm wondering how close they would fit if they were modified.

[thundering02]

Originally posted by msvx95
Cool.........I just can't read all the symbols to understand what was explained on that website.
modified.

All i see are squares if I had the symbols i could translate through one of the dictionaries whe have at this house

[CigarJohnny]

Originally posted by thundering02


All i see are squares if I had the symbols i could translate through one of the dictionaries whe have at this house People, people... submit yourself to the power of Google! :D They also have the most powerful translating engine...

Japanese to English (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww5a.biglobe.ne.jp%2F%7E cloud%2Fcover.htm&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&safe=off&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools)

Johnny

[SubaSteevo]

My suggestion would be to try to get your hands on the clear headlight protectors (they pop up on ebay every once in a while, and usually sell for about $80), then tint those so that they are removable. Tinting your headlights isn't exactly legal on US roads.

[Weasel 22]

Originally posted by BurgundyBeast
My suggestion would be to try to get your hands on the clear headlight protectors (they pop up on ebay every once in a while, and usually sell for about $80), then tint those so that they are removable. Tinting your headlights isn't exactly legal on US roads.

werd..........we have enough trouble here just running blue type headlights..if a cop so chooses here, they can pull you over and make you remove them..is why I run whites

[msvx95]

As I see it, it's only illegal if you get caught!!.........I like breaking the law every now and then....My truck has purple daytime running lamps, purple parking lights, and blue blinkers..........and soon I will be ordering green blinkers when I get the clear corners for my svx.



So they make the clear protectors for the svx??



One final note: Wouldn't tinting the headlight glass cause the bulb to get even hotter and potentially fail??

[msvx95]

Originally posted by CigarJohnny
People, people... submit yourself to the power of Google! :D They also have the most powerful translating engine...

Japanese to English (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww5a.biglobe.ne.jp%2F%7E cloud%2Fcover.htm&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&safe=off&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools)

Johnny

Wow Johnny! When I clicked on the link you had, all of the sudden the words became English......How'd you do that??!
Do you have any other magic powers?.... ;)

[wawazat??]

Originally posted by msvx95
As I see it, it's only illegal if you get caught!!.........I like breaking the law every now and then....My truck has purple daytime running lamps, purple parking lights, and blue blinkers..........and soon I will be ordering green blinkers when I get the clear corners for my svx.



Purple, blue, and grenn lights and you tell people about the laughatrice website???

Pot and kettle thing going on here I think.

Todd

[msvx95]

Trust me, it doesn't look outrageous at all.......not like the crazy paint's and wings/spoilers/mufflers...I'm not into that stuff.
The only thing I've changed on my vehicles are the colors of the headlights, that's it.

I like to get looks every now and then from people, by just being unique and not in bad taste............I did try to get all blue bulbs for the truck, but when you order different part numbers yet still blue, the bulbs in actuality do not have the same color....and my truck is blue.

[lee]

you could try to find a source that would put a photocromic dye on a plastic film. This is the same stuff as found in "Transitions" glasses - changes in seconds when hit by UV. They would go dark in the day, and since very little UV is produced by headlights, they would be near clear at night. PPG is an OEM for this material - their website is at:

http://corporate.ppg.com/PPG/opticalprod/en/photosol/default.htm

Note the color choices they say are available: "...blue, yellow, burgundy and red. When combined, additional colors such as green, brown and gray..."

[Weasel 22]

in my area its legal to have any color lights under the rainbow except..red and blue..so purple and green and the like would be deemed legal..I still would not want my SVX looking like an xmas tree :rolleyes: lol :D

[wawazat??]

Matt,

One man's APC wing is another man's blue headlights. Everyone has a different definition of what is appealing.

Blue lights here in MI are illegal.

Todd

[StaceyVX]

Thanks for the suggestions. My boyfriend wanted to just spray them with this NightShades stuff he bought for his Brat, but I don't really want something THAT permanent on the stock covers.

Are those clear headlight protectors made specifically for SVXes? Perhaps I would spray those with that stuff...

[SilverSpear]

Originally posted by BordeauxComet
Not sure if anyone on this site has done it, but this guy (http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~cloud/cover.htm) has.

UNCOOL :(

[msvx95]

Originally posted by StaceyVX
Thanks for the suggestions. My boyfriend wanted to just spray them with this NightShades stuff he bought for his Brat, but I don't really want something THAT permanent on the stock covers.

Are those clear headlight protectors made specifically for SVXes? Perhaps I would spray those with that stuff...

I want to say that they were only for Legacys and Imprezas.
I haven't ever seen anything that would go on an SVX.

[msvx95]

Originally posted by wawazat??
Matt,

One man's APC wing is another man's blue headlights. Everyone has a different definition of what is appealing.

Blue lights here in MI are illegal.

Todd

Hey Todd, doesn't rice have to do with imports??

[msvx95]

Originally posted by SilverSpear


UNCOOL :(

Actually I don't think it looks that bad.......Looks like the guy took his time and did it nice and clean.

But hey if you want to have trouble driving at night because the light quality is dim, then that's what you'll have I guess.

[SilverSpear]

Originally posted by msvx95


Actually I don't think it looks that bad.......Looks like the guy took his time and did it nice and clean.

But hey if you want to have trouble driving at night because the light quality is dim, then that's what you'll have I guess.

This is what i mean... furthermore, it looks like a "Mad Max" type of car of the 70's...

[StaceyVX]

Well I thought it would look cool since I have a black SVX and the windows are tinted so everything would be completely black at night.

[SilverSpear]

man the car will look like a black coffin

[SubaSteevo]

Originally posted by msvx95


I want to say that they were only for Legacys and Imprezas.
I haven't ever seen anything that would go on an SVX.

They were made for SVXes as well, but they are hard to find, and probably no longer in production. As I said, not too long ago there was a pair on eBay that sold for around $80. I was one of the bidders on that auction, although not the winning one.

[msvx95]

Stacy I think it would look just fine.
Do you have black rims or silver?

[StaceyVX]

I have silver rims...I don't have money for new ones, but I was curious as to how it would look with black ones. My b/f has black ones on his black Brat and I think it looks cool....

And as for the "coffin" comment, I think an entirely all black car is awesome. I like people to look at my car and be like, "wow, that is different."

[n00b on demand]

Originally posted by BurgundyBeast


They were made for SVXes as well, but they are hard to find, and probably no longer in production. As I said, not too long ago there was a pair on eBay that sold for around $80. I was one of the bidders on that auction, although not the winning one.

How does it feel to be the loser when bidding for something? :D :p

[NikFu S.]

Icky.

[StaceyVX]

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[msvx95]

Hey Stacey, where did you get your bra at?
(I mean the one on your car....lol)
Not sure who sells one, but my car needs some "support".

[n00b on demand]

Originally posted by msvx95
Hey Stacey, where did you get your bra at?
(I mean the one on your car....lol)
Not sure who sells one, but my car needs some "support".

You can get the subaru svx bra from subaru parts.com

[n00b on demand]

Originally posted by StaceyVX
?

I think the blacked out lights would look pretty cool. I wonder how much it would cost to get it done.

[msvx95]

Cool........found it on the website for about 47 smackers.
Thanx

[SubaSteevo]

Originally posted by msvx95
Cool........found it on the website for about 47 smackers.
Thanx

That's only the "hood protector" full bra is about $100

[StaceyVX]

Yea, the bra is pretty $$$. Sorry I didn't see you ask this earlier, I would have responded.

[msvx95]

Stacey, that's okay, I figured you were busy :)


I'm only interested in the hood cover, not the whole "CUP".....lol

[n00b on demand]

Teh whole thing is ugly in my opinion....i have the hood protector and had it on for a while but i took it off cuz i like the look better

[StaceyVX]

I only have the hood part too, so I think I paid a bit less than $100...I think it looks naked w/out it now. haha

[NikFu S.]

What?
naked?
where????

[mohrds]

Originally posted by NikFu S.
What?
naked?
where????

Damn! Beat me to the punch!

[Motorsport-SVX]

on how to black them out
Ill do it this weekend, and take some pics

[michael]

Does it involve nylon stockings?

[Motorsport-SVX]

Originally posted by michael
Does it involve nylon stockings?

yep, who told you ? :)
only drawback is they collect dust a little more then Id like.
But its been a great idea in the past

[StaceyVX]

HEY! I said IT looks naked...Pervs...I mean, guys. :rolleyes:

[michael]

Old School WV trick, before they made so many headlight covers.

yep, who told you ?

[rmjjensen]

how could you guys possibly think blacked out headlights wouldn't look hot on an SVX? shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh*****t ...u crazy as hell ...its illegal but so's everything else

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/rmjjensen/25331.jpg

[michael]

This is a little off topic but I saw a nice volvo parked in front of me and thought the headlights looked kind of nice. I figured I apply it to the SVX, I'm not too crazy about it though...

[thundering02]

Originally posted by rmjjensen
how could you guys possibly think blacked out headlights wouldn't look hot on an SVX? shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh*****t ...u crazy as hell ...its illegal but so's everything else

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/rmjjensen/25331.jpg

Thats F'n Sweet. Did you do the back too If so Pic?

[msvx95]

I don't think it illegal in every state, just the ones I drive through....lol

Looks great though, even the grill!

[rmjjensen]

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/rmjjensen/25373.jpg

[msvx95]

Now to finish it off, the car needs a smoke tinted license plate cover.

[Bxsvx]

Thas is very sexy

[StaceyVX]

See that pic could be my car + tinted windows. HOT.

[msvx95]

I'm sure that car could be yours..........For a large sum of money....whoever the owner is :)

[StaceyVX]

I already got the car..Just need the tinted lights!