blackout lights

[blaxuede]

this is my 2008 a4 2.0T quattro tip..
i currently have nothing done to it but i want to blackout the lights(both front and rear) and paint my emblems and grill flat-semi gloss black.

so my question is, when i get the blackout covers or whatever it is you put on to make the lights look black, should i get brighter bulbs or will the OEM ones sine through normally? and my second question is, do the entire housings need to be removed to blackout the lights? because i would also like to clear corner them

and i know i sound like a total N00B but whatever im 17 and this is my first car

[spinny]

don't black them out - it's going to be too much imo.

If you're going to do the tails, I'd get them painted with tinted clear. Any bodyshop can do that.

Or you can buy a tint film that goes over the rear tails.

If you must black out the front headlights, I'd take them apart, and paint the inside chrome black and then put them back together.

[blaxuede]

don't black them out - it's going to be too much imo.

If you're going to do the tails, I'd get them painted with tinted clear. Any bodyshop can do that.

Or you can buy a tint film that goes over the rear tails.

If you must black out the front headlights, I'd take them apart, and paint the inside chrome black and then put them back together.

im def doing the rears but im on the fence about the heads.. if i get the film will it come out good or look half assed?

[spinny]

im def doing the rears but im on the fence about the heads.. if i get the film will it come out good or look half assed?

I'm guessing it will look good if you take your time.

Why not try going to a shop that does tint and see if they think they can tint your tails?

[Glassnpowder98]

Here's a link to my project... I blacked out basically everything in the headlights. Obviously since you have halogens, you can't black out the housing around the bulb. It was a pretty great deal of work, but well worth it in my opinion.

http://audizine.com/forum/showthread...lack+headlight

I also used the links in post #6 of this thread for my DIY guides.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...lack+headlight

[MichiganAudiDvr]

Just some friendly advice...

With so many other great looking things you could do, why in the world would you choose to do the black-out thing. That's so 1990's, seriously - you'll wish you had not done it.

Here's a list of better options:
1. APR Chip
2. Door Blades
3. Window Tint
4. Exhaust
5. Xenon Headlights
6. DIY LED taillights
7. APR Snub Mount
8. Navigation (assuming you don't have it)
9. Suspension (Coils or cup kit)
10. Anything else but blacking out headlights and taillights.

[blaxuede]

was somewhat under the impression that I could get housing covers that were very dark and just take off the clear ones and put those on for the rear? also if Ido the clear corner mod my blinkers will blink white in the front?

[MichiganAudiDvr]

was somewhat under the impression that I could get housing covers that were very dark and just take off the clear ones and put those on for the rear? also if Ido the clear corner mod my blinkers will blink white in the front?

Dude - you will obviously want to get reflector bulb to replace the current turn signal bulb if you to the cc mod.

and...I have never seen any housing covers that are very dark (ever).

Search the forums for what you are looking for - there are answers and DIY's for this stuff.

[Glassnpowder98]

was somewhat under the impression that I could get housing covers that were very dark and just take off the clear ones and put those on for the rear? also if Ido the clear corner mod my blinkers will blink white in the front?

You'd be better off just getting the tint put on instead of covers. Also, your turn signals will blink white because it is a clear bulb underneath the amber cover. I have been meaning to find some smoked colored bulbs that blink amber because I don't think my turn signals blinking white are legal in Virginia...

[Latin Audi]

^ Yes they will blink white, just buy the chrome bulbs that blink amber. its what I did and it looks sick. Ill post back when I find out where I got them.

http://www.xenonmods.com/

I got the bulbs here, get the 1156. I believe I paid $12.

[blaxuede]

You'd be better off just getting the tint put on instead of covers. Also, your turn signals will blink white because it is a clear bulb underneath the amber cover. I have been meaning to find some smoked colored bulbs that blink amber because I don't think my turn signals blinking white are legal in Virginia...

yea i dont think its legal in NY either thats why i asked

[blaxuede]

^ Yes they will blink white, just buy the chrome bulbs that blink amber. its what I did and it looks sick. Ill post back when I find out where I got them.

http://www.xenonmods.com/

I got the bulbs here, get the 1156. I believe I paid $12.

thanks

[blaxuede]

Just some friendly advice...

With so many other great looking things you could do, why in the world would you choose to do the black-out thing. That's so 1990's, seriously - you'll wish you had not done it.

Here's a list of better options:
1. APR Chip
2. Door Blades
3. Window Tint
4. Exhaust
5. Xenon Headlights
6. DIY LED taillights
7. APR Snub Mount
8. Navigation (assuming you don't have it)
9. Suspension (Coils or cup kit)
10. Anything else but blacking out headlights and taillights.

thanks.. but im trying to do something cheap that will make my car not look so stock.
i was looking at chips and exhaust but i got a speeding ticket for doing 70 in a 40 so between paying for my car, paying the ticket, and paying my insurance which went up a lot i dont have that much money lying around at 17 years old hah

[A4CE1]

lamin-x is what you want if youre going to go the way of the blacked out heads/tails. i have the darkest color on my tail lights and the lightest color on my headlights. personally i think it looks good if you apply it well. but just know, once you change one thing, its a slippery slope. i thought i was just going to put a catback exhaust on my car when i got it. now i have every bolt on possible. its a sickness.

[Glassnpowder98]

^ Yes they will blink white, just buy the chrome bulbs that blink amber. its what I did and it looks sick. Ill post back when I find out where I got them.

http://www.xenonmods.com/

I got the bulbs here, get the 1156. I believe I paid $12.

Wow, some of those bulbs are crazy... Will any of the 1156's work for our turn signals? I think I might go with these... http://autolumination.com/images/aut...mber_24_wm.jpg

[Latin Audi]

^ I just did and works perfectly.

[Hyphy]

Just some friendly advice...

With so many other great looking things you could do, why in the world would you choose to do the black-out thing. That's so 1990's, seriously - you'll wish you had not done it.

I don't agree.

Remember, you should do what you want to do... IT'S YOUR MONEY! YOUR CAR! Don't forget that.

[fusionx]

get your tail lights tinted or use lamin-x that way if you get a ticket you can just take it off. If you get them painted you'll have to buy all new tail lights and its a pain.

[blaxuede]

I don't agree.

Remember, you should do what you want to do... IT'S YOUR MONEY! YOUR CAR! Don't forget that.

yea i know.. im not gna let some random on AZ dictate what i do to my car hah

[juggernaut201]

pm'd u

[blaxuede]

lamin-x is what you want if youre going to go the way of the blacked out heads/tails. i have the darkest color on my tail lights and the lightest color on my headlights. personally i think it looks good if you apply it well. but just know, once you change one thing, its a slippery slope. i thought i was just going to put a catback exhaust on my car when i got it. now i have every bolt on possible. its a sickness.

thanks bro

[akasch]

Just some friendly advice...

With so many other great looking things you could do, why in the world would you choose to do the black-out thing. That's so 1990's, seriously - you'll wish you had not done it.

Here's a list of better options:
1. APR Chip
2. Door Blades
3. Window Tint
4. Exhaust
5. Xenon Headlights
6. DIY LED taillights
7. APR Snub Mount
8. Navigation (assuming you don't have it)
9. Suspension (Coils or cup kit)
10. Anything else but blacking out headlights and taillights.

Angel Eyes??

[s4_fishingbean]

i'd get a drop first...

[Tru NY Player]

DO NOT PAINT YOUR TAILS!
I REPEAT..DO NOT PAINT YOUR TAILS!

Not worth it in any way since youll have to wet sand that paint off..
which could possibly F*uck up your lights indefinitely..
lamin-x is the way to go..

next..if youre just looking to do some quick modding..trying to get it to stand out [more than it already does] ..go for it..i noticed people are naming serious mods i.e. chips, exhaust, drop etc..but thats bread..

go with the easy mods and familiarize yourself with your car..
go easy on your baby..

HAPPY MODDING!

p.s. just my $0.02 by the way

[blaxuede]

any good/ bad experiences with lamin-x before I order my blackouts tonight?

[elwigglero]

any good/ bad experiences with lamin-x before I order my blackouts tonight?

Lamin-x is pretty easy to apply. Use a spray bottle and take your time. Lamin-x is defintely the way to go, because when you get sick of the blacked out look, you can just peel it off.

[Hockenheim]

this is my 2008 a4 2.0T quattro tip..
i currently have nothing done to it but i want to blackout the lights(both front and rear) and paint my emblems and grill flat-semi gloss black.

so my question is, when i get the blackout covers or whatever it is you put on to make the lights look black, should i get brighter bulbs or will the OEM ones sine through normally? and my second question is, do the entire housings need to be removed to blackout the lights? because i would also like to clear corner them

and i know i sound like a total N00B but whatever im 17 and this is my first car

Retarded, black out the windshield too.

[Hockenheim]

Lamin-x is pretty easy to apply. Use a spray bottle and take your time. Lamin-x is defintely the way to go, because when you get sick of the blacked out look, you can just peel it off.

dude, please post pics of your red titanium, looks great in that pic

[elwigglero]

dude, please post pics of your red titanium, looks great in that pic

Thanks. bone stock except for rs4 rear sway and tint though. I'll post some at some point...after my next detailing.

[Hockenheim]

Thanks. bone stock except for rs4 rear sway and tint though. I'll post some at some point...after my next detailing.

stock is awesome.