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Simple D3 headlight mod
I applied some matte black film to the top slanted strip on the D3 headlamps. Now I can't picture them without it. Makes them appear less tall and more finished IMO. I need to find some black film similar to Java to match my D3s paint but you'll get the idea. I imagine this could be done to D4 lamps as well. The standard colors should be easy to match with film.
With black film strip:
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Standard light:
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15th Dec 2013 5:34 am
sacimiddx
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Simple and effective Illegitimi Non Carborundum
15th Dec 2013 7:29 am
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
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I like it let me know if you can get the film close to java black.
15th Dec 2013 8:00 am
nickprice
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That looks really good. What type of film did you use?D3 SE with Hankook MT 275/65/R18, IID BT Tool, ProSpeed rock/tree sliders + compressor guard, RLD sump guard & winch tray + 13,000lb hidden winch, Gearbox guard, Frontrunner 80l aux tank with fuel gauge, V8 brake upgrade, Traxide USI-160 dual battery system, Frontrunner ladder, custom boot storage, Lazer LED driving lights, de-cat exhaust, Aftermarket Oro TPMS, i7 Mac Mini touch screen install (running Windows 10) mirrored on rear screens.
15th Dec 2013 8:09 am
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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I've done something different using Black film to my D3.
In the image below you can just see where I've covered the silver rectangular bit.
It looks much better in my opinion, and might add your idea too.
I'll take a better image later.
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15th Dec 2013 10:53 am
JDB
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You could always mask off the area and then use a small can of spray the same as the body colour?
15th Dec 2013 11:49 am
Russell
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Looks good would be intrested to see other cars in diffrent colours with the same effectMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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15th Dec 2013 12:01 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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nickprice wrote:
That looks really good. What type of film did you use?
The sample film I used was 3M 1080 Vinyl Wrap - Matte Black. I have a few other samples so I'm going to see what matches the Java color the best and put that on.16 D4 Landmark
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15th Dec 2013 3:17 pm
disco5
Member Since: 23 Dec 2012
Location: birmingham
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Could do the same to the rear lights to colour code them to body work /could it be that easy ??
15th Dec 2013 3:56 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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When I first did the bottom bit it was just to see if I liked it before doing it properly inside the light with black paint when I get around to doing the De-Tango mod, but have always thought the film I used was too shiny.
I've added a strip across the top today as per jjvd2s suggestion, which has just highlighted the need for Matt Black or body colour film, I don't like it as it is.
I have some Carbon effect Wrapping film which looks much more matt, so will try it again with that, or try to get some Silver film which will match the body.
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15th Dec 2013 5:01 pm
jjvd21
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Location: Chicago
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Updated picture below, gives you a better idea how the top strip of the headlamp is hidden.
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6th Jan 2014 12:30 am
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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Yep definitely looks best with same paint color as the body. I guess you could use touch up paint or have them sprayed.
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6th Jan 2014 1:16 am
Gworks
Member Since: 06 Nov 2011
Location: North West
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^^^^^^
That works - saw this D3 on the D4 Grill thread and couldn't work out why it was so different - now I know!
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7th Jan 2014 2:30 am
armybuck041
Member Since: 05 Dec 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 30
I ended up doing something similar as part of the detango. I spray painted the mirrored parts that are left inside the clear plastic lens when you separate the light assembly. I ended up using a dark grey metallic similar to the bonatti grey. I did mask off the signal and cornering lamp mirrors so that they still function properly. Looks great. Between that and the D4 style grille, my 05 looks years younger
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