DIY: Headlamp Bezel Painting in My Swift

[ss80]

Superb work, I too thought it was a moulded one. Good DIY, tough one to copy :D

 

[gears1313]

Awesome work Mohan!
I always wanted to this DIY in my DZire but at the same time didnt wanted to mess up with the headlight assembly, if they did not sealed back properly. But now the car is sold.
BTW is there any effect in the light throw?
You could have used some LED strips on the bazel and used them as DRLS!

 

[ACMohan]

Thanks everyone.

BTW is there any effect in the light throw?
You could have used some LED strips on the bazel and used them as DRLS!

Only the bezels are painted. So there's no change in light throw and illumination.
And I'm not a fan of LED strips. Moreover the LED strips, we get here looks much cheaper.

 

[350Z]

Thanks everyone. Here's another picture without much reflections.

As usual a fantastic DIY, ACMohan. Redesigned lamps are offering sportier and aggressive feel. How do you come up such interesting DIYs?

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[ACMohan]

Thanks 350Z.

 

[turboheart]

I've painted the headlamp bezel of my Swift black. Here are the pictures.

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The bumper is removed first to unscrew the headlamp assy.
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Headlamp assy. removed.
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The bezel was attached to the assy. with the help of two screws.
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The silicon gum was softened by blowing hot air at the edges(300- 400 degrees). Then a flat-tip screw driver was used to open the headlamp assembly.
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First coat. The indicator reflector was masked using masking tape.
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Second coat
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After the third coat and masking tapes removed.
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Painted assy.
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Hot air gun was used to soften the silicone gum.
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The spray paint, I used
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The final outcome.

Thanks

Wow your car looks hot. Always wanted to do this on my swift. Great work friend

 

[avalon]

Awesome !!.. Thats a 10 on 10 mod !!.. Really neatly finished

 

[ACMohan]

Wow your car looks hot. Always wanted to do this on my swift. Great work friend

Thanks turboheart. Don't hesitate to do it yourself. Just do it.

Awesome !!.. Thats a 10 on 10 mod !!.. Really neatly finished

Thanks avalon.