PIC Request: Blacked out Bi-Xenon housing reflector

[Phrost]

I tinted my ambers also




Any paint will work, it doesn't have to be high temp. The Xenons burn even cooler than the halogens, but you can use whatever with halogens and it will be fine... It's all up to what kind of finish/gloss you want.

[acidrome]

acid, your black out job is the best I have ever seen. Does anyone have any pictures of this done on a silver B7?

Thx man I appreciate the comment.

[acidrome]

Question...
What black paint are you guys using? Just standard spray paint? Do you think that the High Heat paint is needed for the temp on the bulbs?

Here ya go bro. www.Paintscratch.com, they will have everything you will need.

[GEkido]

..what about this , painted almoust all the interior matte black and added leds . Soon will post pictures with them on the car





AUDI A4 2.0T, QUATTRO, 6MT
APR 93 , APR FSI PUMP (without softwear update..yet) , APR snub mount
AWE FMIC , AWE FULL CATBACK EXHAUST , ECODE TEST PIPE , NEUSPEED PULLEY KIT
FORGE DV , EVOM INTAKE , NEUSPEED SPORT SPRINGS

Let's see them up!, These LED corners look fresh, I want to see them on..

[Doctor]

Mine

[Bllzll]

[QUOTE=dandmx04;2642390]..what about this , painted almoust all the interior matte black and added leds . Soon will post pictures with them on the car



your headlights with the LED blinkers look A LOT like the new headlights on the e90 facelift...

[brownishwater]

Would this look stupid on a silver B7 with silver alloy wheels? any pics? I like the blacked out look, but I feel like you need to have black wheels if you want to complete the 'black out' successfully; especially if you have a light colored car like me. Is that stupid to think that? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

[Bllzll]

yeah i have a silver car also and am not so sure how it would work. i dont want to black every out, i actually think chrome and silver metallic looks good together. i just dont know how blacked out headlights would look with all of that

[Doctor]

It would kill, especially if you re planning on going with a black wheel later on...
Chrome is not good with silver from my point of view...Chrome matches well with my blue for instance, or with DG...
But black goes well with everything...Once black, never go back... :)

[acidrome]

^ Agreed. Black goes good with any color. Or u can color match it to the color of your car if your indifferent.

[mrmeth90]

Would this look stupid on a silver B7 with silver alloy wheels? any pics? I like the blacked out look, but I feel like you need to have black wheels if you want to complete the 'black out' successfully; especially if you have a light colored car like me. Is that stupid to think that? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

color match the housings with your silver and it will look awesome. Ive seen this with ibis white and it was incredible.

[Coxy]

Well...once you take apart the headlight covers fully disemble the housings from the headlight. After youy fully disassemble the headlight housings you need to prep the housings and the chrome if you planning on painting it like mine.

1. When you being to prep it begin by using painters tape, tape up all the parts that you dont want painted ie. the inside of all the reflective parts so you dont mess up the lighting.
2. sand down everything that is going to be painted/clean the area once done sanding.
3. Begin by spraying light even coats of primer over all the being painted. (about 2 coats)
4. Once everything is all primered up and its dry begin by spraying light even coats of paint that your using (about 2 coats/however much you need). (in this case black)
5. Once you finish/let the paint dry hit it with Clear coat (about 2~4 coats or however many u need/want)
6. When everything is done let it dry completely then reassemble the headlights and your finished all you have to do put everthing back together.

*DO NOT paint when its windy because the paint will bubble*
*primer/paint dries pretty quick depending on the temp. atleast 70 degrees n above, between 10-20 min. a coat.*
*if your gonna paint the chrome like mine, instead of sanding down everything hit it with Acrylic Laquer Thinner, makes the jobs soo much easier.*

For paint go here: http://www.paintscratch.com/
They have everything you need here.

Having seen this after locating RHD Bi Xenons, I just had to go the whole hog! All dolphin grey not much in way of reflectors will be left. Have been taking before and after, plus a few in the making pics. Hope to show it off in a few days! Acid, your car and DIY instructions have given much inspiration and help. Cheers mate!

Coxy

[Coxy]

My grayed out bixenon retrofit... Big inspiration via the Doctors Blue A4 above!!

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[Schweini]

My grayed out bixenon retrofit... Big inspiration via the Doctors Blue A4 above!!

nice job, your sig made me laugh and remind me of my little box I use for collecting leftover miscellaneous screws.

[wildcat333]

nice job, your sig made me laugh and remind me of my little box I use for collecting leftover miscellaneous screws.

ha, agreed!
like the sig quote, coxy!

[Coxy]

ha, agreed!
like the sig quote, coxy!

nice job, your sig made me laugh and remind me of my little box I use for collecting leftover miscellaneous screws.

Cheers guys! I have been scoping out all the custom lights on here since I bought my A4. Slowly building up all the bits and pieces needed. Has been a joy to drive and tinker with..

Seen your blog Schweini.. Such a tidy A4. All class with the chrome on black. Was wondering what globes you have for fog lights? Its a good match!

Can't believe there have been no additions since 08!!

[Schweini]

Cheers guys! I have been scoping out all the custom lights on here since I bought my A4. Slowly building up all the bits and pieces needed. Has been a joy to drive and tinker with..

Seen your blog Schweini.. Such a tidy A4. All class with the chrome on black. Was wondering what globes you have for fog lights? Its a good match!

Can't believe there have been no additions since 08!!

Thank you my friend, that's much appreciated and the exact look I'm striving for. I used a 6000k HID for my fogs, I got them from SonicTuning.com. Error free resistors built right in, very happy with them

[V6Quatt]

[Sly Raskal]

..what about this , painted almoust all the interior matte black and added leds . Soon will post pictures with them on the car





AUDI A4 2.0T, QUATTRO, 6MT
APR 93 , APR FSI PUMP (without softwear update..yet) , APR snub mount
AWE FMIC , AWE FULL CATBACK EXHAUST , ECODE TEST PIPE , NEUSPEED PULLEY KIT
FORGE DV , EVOM INTAKE , NEUSPEED SPORT SPRINGS

I saw something similiar on another car, a silver B7 a couple years ago on this board. Where did you have that done or did you do it yourself?

[Dawid]

I know you all might just gonna hate but go all-in and do full black :)

Nothing worse than chrome on A4's imo.

[Adub-Drew]

Makes it look like a cheap ebay headlight kit when blacked out, but to each his own I guess. I just understand why the whole "blacked out this, and blacked out that" thing is so popular...

[Sly Raskal]

Makes it look like a cheap ebay headlight kit when blacked out, but to each his own I guess. I just understand why the whole "blacked out this, and blacked out that" thing is so popular...

While I'm against blacking out everything. I think badges, chrome housings, trim etc is enough. I really despise blacked out taillights, tinted headlights, super dark tint, etc. Blacking out functional pieces intended for the safety of you and others I think is stupid, but blacking out other things is the same as any other mod you may do to your car, an extension of yourself/style.

[Coxy]

While I'm against blacking out everything. I think badges, chrome housings, trim etc is enough. I really despise blacked out taillights, tinted headlights, super dark tint, etc. Blacking out functional pieces intended for the safety of you and others I think is stupid, but blacking out other things is the same as any other mod you may do to your car, an extension of yourself/style.

Agreed.. LEDs when its not OEM looks ricey. Although Flys kit does pull it off, but its still not for me. Blacked out everything seemed massive 5 years ago. A good combination of chrome n low, although tricky, can still look stanced but classy (it is an Audi). Did 10 years ago and still does now.. My 2 cents. For the record I matched my housings Dolphin Grey, so no blacking out. Just sets the OEM lights deeper in the car.. Keep it classy San Diego

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[adub]

from back in the day...

[menace1930]

Here are my headlights. Phil blacked them out when he installed the LED's.

[nnnick]

Mine:


B7 S4 at Tempe Town Lake by nickroshon, on Flickr

[A410]

Wow!! I can't WAIT to do this to mine one of these days. All three of those cars look amazing ^^^ but of course I favor the silver haha

[Coxy]

from back in the day...

Bingo! That's the money shot right there. Real tidy adub

Mine:

Nick.. Outside of the forums, I've easily been on your blog the most when looking up Audis. Awesome blog mate and top DIYs! Both White n Red A4s have been all class.. I've looked at those 2 cars a thowsand times! haha



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[Coxy]

Thank you my friend, that's much appreciated and the exact look I'm striving for. I used a 6000k HID for my fogs, I got them from SonicTuning.com. Error free resistors built right in, very happy with them

Ahh nice ones. With built ins, happy days. I'll be looking them up! Cheers schweini


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[Sanjman]

I love it when old threads come back to life!

[seal66]

[QUOTE]

..what about this , painted almoust all the interior matte black and added leds . Soon will post pictures with them on the car

What ever happened with this setup?

[PNW Avant]

Here are my headlights. Phil blacked them out when he installed the LED's.

How much does Phil actally black out when he does the LED mod? Just the chrome parts in the front? I was looking at my headlights and it looks like everyething else is already black or gray (besides reflective stuff around the lights).

[rtop2]

Finished it today. This is a halogen housing.

[m.geezy]

This is exactly the look I'm going for. How did you do it?

[rtop2]

This is exactly the look I'm going for. How did you do it?

I used these two DIY's

http://nickscarblog.com/diy/b7-audi-clear-corner-mod/
http://nickscarblog.com/diy/blacked-...-audi-a4s4rs4/

[A4InIowa]

kinda bringing this thread back but has anyone done or have a picture of a B7 with blackout WITH the amber cap? i saw a picture of one with the halogen housing. just want to see how it looks.. doing the mod this weekend

[dalmation53]

BI XENON threads are so nice. There are indeed beautiful headlights.

[A4InIowa]

I know I love them so much.

[dalmation53]

Wish i had them in my car :/ i will do a retrofit soon.. not oem but anything but halogens..

[Axis]

kinda bringing this thread back but has anyone done or have a picture of a B7 with blackout WITH the amber cap? i saw a picture of one with the halogen housing. just want to see how it looks.. doing the mod this weekend