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Feb 20, 2014 | 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blnewt

If you plan on keeping things simple are you sure you don't want to try doing it yourself?
Here's a nice write up Anthony put together that should take out most of the guesswork

https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...lens-swap.html
If you have a spare weekend that should be all it takes and that includes plenty of time for beer

i really would love to do it myself, its just that i dont trust myself when it comes to baking my headlights or anything like that

Feb 20, 2014 | 09:10 PM

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It's not the effort, I'll sweat and bleed with any other guy out there, but I just don't want to give you a promise, take your money, and deliver anything less than exactly what you wanted. It's not fair to you, and I'd feel bad about taking your money. I also accept payment in beer and rides to/from the airport when I go on trips, lol.

I'm not too far from you, i10 and beltway 8, pick out a weekend (not this one), and we can probably get you all lined out.

lol dont feel bad! please take my money, it will be money well spent

Feb 20, 2014 | 10:17 PM

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lol dont feel bad! please take my money, it will be money well spent

I'll walk you through it. You'll feel better having done it yourself.

Feb 20, 2014 | 10:26 PM

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I'll walk you through it. You'll feel better having done it yourself.

Alright. what paint should i buy and the lenses are tsx?

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Feb 20, 2014 | 10:29 PM

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Tsx-r lenses, get them from TheRetrofitSource.com

As for paint...I dunno. Other guys chime in on what you used. It gets pretty hot in there, so VHT might be a good idea.

Feb 20, 2014 | 10:30 PM

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If it's a coupe, get 2.5" OD tsx lenses, if it's a sedan, you need 3" OD Sti lenses

Feb 20, 2014 | 10:33 PM

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You need to find time to come over!

You give me one of your Fridays lol.

Feb 20, 2014 | 10:35 PM

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You give me one of your Fridays lol.

I have tomorrow off. If you come over in the morningish we can knock it out.

Feb 21, 2014 | 09:53 AM

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As for paint...I dunno. Other guys chime in on what you used. It gets pretty hot in there, so VHT might be a good idea.

I used duplicolor engine enamel. The paint has held up pretty well against Houston's heat. Except when I took apart my driver's side again to reseal due to condensation and accidentally chipped some of it..

Feb 21, 2014 | 02:24 PM

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Those look almost like mine, I used "enamel for plastic" paint, not sure on the brand though

I also used Nightshades on the side marker to retain the reflection properties and get glow through the marker.

Feb 23, 2014 | 05:05 PM

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Tsx-r lenses, get them from TheRetrofitSource.com

As for paint...I dunno. Other guys chime in on what you used. It gets pretty hot in there, so VHT might be a good idea.

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Alright. what paint should i buy and the lenses are tsx?

Hey, when you guys finish this DIY, please post some pics. I'm in Houston and looking to do the same project soon.