I've always wanted to do the clear corner mod, but didn't JUST want to do just that. My silver Alero needed something besides just clear corners...My inspiration actually comes from a Mustang I saw, but looking around, I think someone else did almost the same thing here.
The headlights we all know and love. Yes, I know they're dirty.
Okay, so they don't fit in my dinky little oven, so I borrowed my mom's $6000 Viking oven. THAT sure brought on some wierd looks...
Using a Krylon ShortCuts black paint pen, I outlined the borders and filled them in. When that dried, I filled in any spots I missed or smudged (oops) with Kylon ShortCuts touchup paint and a paint brush.
At first, I was going to tape off the bezel with 3M Blue masking tape...BIG MISTAKE, on the lower edge, you'll see where some of the chrome paint flaked off with the tape. I was just testing to make sure this didn't happen...I guess I shouldn't have tested in such an obvious location.
I was surprised at the consistency of the paint pen application, much smoother than using the brush.
Thank goodness the outer bezel does a good enough job masking the little flubs I made along the way!
OMG it's so hot. As recommended in the thread about corner clearing, I used several rubber bands to "bake" the headlight assembly back together...I put more silcone in with the existing silicone, and hoped for the best.
Final product installed with my LED blinker and sidemarkers! Whew! After about 4-6 hours of often-interrupted work, I'm ready for bed!
One last shot to take in the morning light.
See the high-resolution pics
here.
Still to do:
- A mod that removes dirt from the outside of my car (anyone know one? I'm stumped) :P
- Solid-state relays so that my LED blinkers aren't always in hyper-blink mode.
- MORE LEDs!!!
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