EXT: DIY custom eye lids

[evil_demon_01]

evil_demon: i did alot more than two light coats, mine are thick and no runs so they look clean. i think they turned out great, but ya definatly do more than two light coats, do like 4 or 5 light coats

The thicker the paint is, the more prone it is to chip . . . hence 2 lights coats.

[91hondaaccordlx]

The thicker the paint is, the more prone it is to chip . . . hence 2 lights coats.

yes true. but two light coats wont stay as long, hence the clear coat needed to be put on, so far mine are looking exactly the same as when i did it.
enama paint is alot differant than just spray paint too

[91hondaaccordlx]

here are some front end pics of the diy eye lids, its super sunny out today and im sorry the pics kinda suck but my camera isnt the best..





hope these help anyone with possible looks

[cb7inct]

i did this a few years ago.. but i arched mine a little more.. heres the pics... and mine lasted 2 1/2 years after i sold the car... i put 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear... but the pics im showing you dont have the clear on them yet...


nice work tho

[dakiid]

Thanks for adding the pics so I can see how it looks. It flows well and looks great. Cant wait to try this. I just need some clear coat.

[91hondaaccordlx]

thanks for the pics bro, im not a fan of the arches, i think its all about personal style, but they still look hella good, and good to know they lasted a long time.

dakid: when you do yours post some pics. for others to see.

i know im not the only cb owner to do this, but im sure its thought of alot and having the diy thread for ppl to see, im guessing it may catch on just a little more...

thanks for all the replies

[cb7inct]

well i like the arches because it looks like its making a mad face lol.. but i do love the way it looks str8 accross, again nice work and thanks for making the DIY..

[Ander]

Did it this morning, turned out great!

[nostringz]

still not a chargespeed grill. i'd try electrical tape first to see if you really really like it before painting it.

[Ander]

still not a chargespeed grill. i'd try electrical tape first to see if you really really like it before painting it.

Of course it's not a charge speed grille. For it to be a charge speed grille you'd have to...you guessed it...buy a charge speed grille lol.

[91hondaaccordlx]

Of course it's not a charge speed grille. For it to be a charge speed grille you'd have to...you guessed it...buy a charge speed grille lol.

lookin good bro, paint looks good too. did you clear them? are you gonna do the corners too? or leave them the way they are?
thanks for the pics also


cb7inct: ya your right its like a mad face, kinda like a boser hood made for some cars. still a great idea on both staight and arched looks.

thanks to all who have viewd, maybe this will catch on?

[Ander]

Nope, didn't clear them.
As for then corners, since the corners are black, I don't think you'll even be able to see the eyelid unless you're right up on it. So I think I'm just gunna leave it like that, atleast for now.

[91hondaaccordlx]

oh ok, ya, still very nice, compliments the front end well on your cb. looks great

[Ander]

oh ok, ya, still very nice, compliments the front end well on your cb. looks great

Thanks

[dakiid]

did this the other day and used clear coat. it came out pretty good and I think it looks great with a bra. I just realized I made mine lower but oh well. Took a pic with my cell phone.


Thanks for the DIY.

Also the bumper will be repainted soon lol i know it looks terrible