Calvinus Clutched June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 Any bro done this before? I think it should be legal given that this will not affect the operation of the headlights or circuitry, distract other road users...any bro know otherwise? Finally where can I get this done and how many days will this take? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 Any bro done this before? I think it should be legal given that this will not affect the operation of the headlights or circuitry, distract other road users...any bro know otherwise? Finally where can I get this done and how many days will this take? don't think.. failed, you won't pass the inspection. looks gd but it has to be done properly.. water vapour may appear if sealing is not done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QQDreamer 4th Gear June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 i second that. unless u have too much pocket money to spare. dont get into trouble by doing this. too much money to spare pls donate to charity to do good deed or can spent on other more better things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kungfu Clutched June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 if fail.........can undo meh.........gotta change the entire headlight..........which the price can spray many many times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyiet27 Clutched June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 I used to did it on my 1st ride 10 yrs ago 3--4 hrs job Passed inspection for 3 x Can't spray at reflector area I passed inspection but I nv say it's approved ar Think it's grey area Read up the Subaru thread but people ask before Water goes in anot depends on worksmanship No guarantee ba Mine was ok for years I paid 150 for a pair + add in orange signal lookalike inside Copy from magazine , jdm look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 don't think.. failed, you won't pass the inspection. looks gd but it has to be done properly.. water vapour may appear if sealing is not done well. Not true...mine has the headlights spray internally...I fail my inspection...but not because of the headlights...I fail becos of the JDM privacy glass at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvinus Clutched June 14, 2012 Author Share June 14, 2012 I think that no matter what LTA cannot anyhow fail something... if you look at their published guidelines, for every damn thing that they want to object, they have to give reasons... common reasons given include: distraction to other drivers = road hazard - this applies to LED lights, very white lights, Daytime running lights, etc; may result in malfunction of car = road hazard - this applies to change to HID lamps, replacement of engine parts, exhaust parts...; Environmental issues - decat, exhaust modifications... I think spraying internal should not be an issue at all... If any bro know will fail, please share the reasons given... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic June 19, 2012 Share June 19, 2012 zhenghu dun need to explain to you. FAIL because never say pass..... not the other way round hor " never say illegal means ok" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoots 3rd Gear June 19, 2012 Share June 19, 2012 (edited) I passed every inspection. LTA guidlines are: 1. CANNOT smoke/tint 2. CANNOT mask 3. Did not say cannot black base But like another bro mentioned, cannot spay the reflectors portion Edited June 19, 2012 by Scoots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ev0x Clutched June 19, 2012 Share June 19, 2012 I passed every inspection. LTA guidlines are: 1. CANNOT smoke/tint 2. CANNOT mask 3. Did not say cannot black base But like another bro mentioned, cannot spay the reflectors portion so bro Scoots, meaning u passed your inspections with your internals of your headlight sprayed black? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericongy 3rd Gear June 19, 2012 Share June 19, 2012 Any bro done this before? I think it should be legal given that this will not affect the operation of the headlights or circuitry, distract other road users...any bro know otherwise? Finally where can I get this done and how many days will this take? Siao eh? Y u wana do that? If black is better (or nicer for that matter), den the car manufacturer r the stupidest in the world for not making it black in the first place after spending millions of dollars on R&D... Wake up lar.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Siao eh? Y u wana do that? If black is better (or nicer for that matter), den the car manufacturer r the stupidest in the world for not making it black in the first place after spending millions of dollars on R&D... Wake up lar.... your wife never let you piak piak ah ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Clutched June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 The reflective background is to intensify the light. By spraying it black, the brightness of your headlamp will diminish. This will affect safety and you might want to check whether LTA has a illumination criteria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeroming Neutral Newbie June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 The reflective background is to intensify the light. By spraying it black, the brightness of your headlamp will diminish. This will affect safety and you might want to check whether LTA has a illumination criteria. ya sia. why spray black? aesthetics? curious to know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeroming Neutral Newbie June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 ya sia. why spray black? aesthetics? curious to know. ah. understooded... just did google search. agree it does look dope. can show the outline of your LED much clearer. amazing stuff people come up with for their rides... too bad not everything is legal... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 The reflective background is to intensify the light. By spraying it black, the brightness of your headlamp will diminish. This will affect safety and you might want to check whether LTA has a illumination criteria. reflective part cannot spray, spray the other parts (unless is projector type) and yes, much nicer with black inner , I'm also interested to do as it's much cheaper than changing to original/aftermarket ones. Example below ---> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvinus Clutched June 21, 2012 Author Share June 21, 2012 I suppose there is no longer a need to respond to the guy who asked why we want to do it... With regard to the claim that this will result in lower illumination, I have doubts that this is true since we are not spraying the reflective parts... Think that car manufacturers tend to "play it safe" and go for mainstream designs to cater to the masses... Those who want individuality can do their own thing and mod their rides... All aside, I have been recommended VIM auto... Any one tried and any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvinus Clutched June 21, 2012 Author Share June 21, 2012 I suppose there is no longer a need to respond to the guy who asked why we want to do it... With regard to the claim that this will result in lower illumination, I have doubts that this is true since we are not spraying the reflective parts... Think that car manufacturers tend to "play it safe" and go for mainstream designs to cater to the masses... Those who want individuality can do their own thing and mod their rides... All aside, I have been recommended VIM auto... Any one tried and any good? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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