Author Topic: Pics of my Busa face lift (Read 27705 times) Tweet

Born2Ride · « **on:** June 30, 2007, 04:44:33 PM »

Thought I would post a few pics of my Busa after I smoked my headlight,turnsignals,windscreen and taillight.What ya think?

ALUCARD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2007, 06:30:43 PM »

very sinister looking , i like

mimic · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2007, 07:01:34 PM »

did you use spray tint on the flashers and headlight?

Looks hot!

Born2Ride · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:30:47 AM »

Quote from: mimic on June 30, 2007, 07:01:34 PM

did you use spray tint on the flashers and headlight?

Looks hot!

No..I Use House of Kolor clear,with 3cc of HOK black.3 coats on the headlight and 6 coats on the signals and screen.I dont think that spray tint works all that great form what Iv'e seen.And thanks for the Props !

mimic · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:45:05 AM »

How does it affect the amount of light coming through the headlight? I for a cover off ebay but I'm not too crazy about the way it looks from the side and it lets very little light through at night.

Also I find my flashers and taillight not tinted enough either.

Did you just paint ofver the stock flashers and taillight with the HOK?

Born2Ride · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:43:26 PM »

Quote from: mimic on July 01, 2007, 11:45:05 AM

How does it affect the amount of light coming through the headlight? I for a cover off ebay but I'm not too crazy about the way it looks from the side and it lets very little light through at night.

Also I find my flashers and taillight not tinted enough either.

Did you just paint ofver the stock flashers and taillight with the HOK?

It did not effect my headlight at all,and it only dimmed my tailight and signals slightly.I could put brighter headlight bulbs and hyper white bulbs in my signals and you could never tell that I smoked them.And I agree those ebay lenses are not dark enough for me.As for painting them,I just wiped them down with grease and wax remover,scuffed them with a scotch brite pad rewiped them and stuck them in the paint booth.One tack coat and 3 medium coats latter and they were done.

mimic · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:53:06 PM »

but you painted the stock ones or you had clear ones?

the front signals were clear right?

Born2Ride · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2007, 09:12:38 AM »

Quote from: mimic on July 01, 2007, 11:53:06 PM

but you painted the stock ones or you had clear ones?

the front signals were clear right?

Yes,I painted my stock signals(2007) and they are clear with an amber bulb.And they still flash amber color.

mimic · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2007, 10:53:56 AM »

cool, so the red tail lens can be tinted black as well then and it still brakes black with regular bulbs? It's not a clear after market one with red bulbs right? I thought perhaps you purchased a clear one to tint. I have several tail light lenses I can paint just gotta find some clear front ones and a spare headlight

SPARKY1397R · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:36:46 PM »

Quote from: mimic on July 02, 2007, 10:53:56 AM

cool, so the red tail lens can be tinted black as well then and it still brakes black with regular bulbs? It's not a clear after market one with red bulbs right? I thought perhaps you purchased a clear one to tint. I have several tail light lenses I can paint just gotta find some clear front ones and a spare headlight

i would go with a clear tail to start

Born2Ride · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2007, 05:38:16 PM »

I use all my stock lenses,this is best.If you use a clear lens with a red bulb,once you smoke the lens it will be so dim you wont see it.For best results weather its the head,tail or signal lights,use the stock lenses.

Born2Ride · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2007, 08:11:09 PM »

Heres a pic of my bike at night with the headlight and signals on,incase anybody is interested.

mimic · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2007, 09:49:20 PM »

looks sweet! makes me wanna but my black LE plastics back on

Just that black is so high maintanence

that's why I took those off and slapped painted one of my spare sets orange.

I was originally thinking mat black to avoid swirls but that got swirls on the test piece too

SLEEPERBUSA · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2007, 11:06:25 PM »

mimic,
are your turn signals and tail light still nice and bright at night?
I wanna black mine out, but I still wanna be visible at night.

mimic · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2007, 01:08:09 AM »

they're fine as far as I know. none of my friends mentioned them being dark. Mine are semi smoked compared to Born2ride's busa. But I find his to be nicer. Mine are from clear alternatives.

SLEEPERBUSA · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2007, 02:57:14 AM »

Thanks,
I think his is smooth as hell, but I am looking for function, plus just bold in.

busa28 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2007, 01:14:55 PM »

Hey Born2Ride the lights look good but I am wondering what type of exhaust you are running. Is it the Boz Brothers? Do you have a sound clip of it. Also I like the stance on your bike looks low but still very streetable what is it lowered front and rear. Thanks.

Born2Ride · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2007, 09:33:44 PM »

Quote from: busa28 on July 11, 2007, 01:14:55 PM

Hey Born2Ride the lights look good but I am wondering what type of exhaust you are running. Is it the Boz Brothers? Do you have a sound clip of it. Also I like the stance on your bike looks low but still very streetable what is it lowered front and rear. Thanks.

Its the Boz Brothers B2 exhaust,im running both baffle inserts.It sounds great ,not too loud.I dont have a sound clip,sorry.I have the 3 hole lowering links and it is set it the lowest hole,along with the front end dropped in the trees 1 1/2 inch.Thanks for the props

webbashl · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2007, 08:34:02 AM »

Quote from: Born2Ride on July 01, 2007, 11:30:47 AM

Quote from: mimic on June 30, 2007, 07:01:34 PM
did you use spray tint on the flashers and headlight?

Looks hot!
No..I Use House of Kolor clear,with 3cc of HOK black.3 coats on the headlight and 6 coats on the signals and screen.I dont think that spray tint works all that great form what Iv'e seen.And thanks for the Props !

Any particular reason for using th HOK and not just a regular black spray bomb from the parts store?

Born2Ride · « **Reply #19 on:** September 09, 2007, 08:55:19 AM »

Quote from: webbashl on September 09, 2007, 08:34:02 AM

Quote from: Born2Ride on July 01, 2007, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: mimic on June 30, 2007, 07:01:34 PM
did you use spray tint on the flashers and headlight?

Looks hot!
No..I Use House of Kolor clear,with 3cc of HOK black.3 coats on the headlight and 6 coats on the signals and screen.I dont think that spray tint works all that great form what Iv'e seen.And thanks for the Props !

Any particular reason for using th HOK and not just a regular black spray bomb from the parts store?

You can use any brand paint you want as long as it is prayed out of a gun,so you can mix the right amount of clear and black.If you attept to paint your lenses with a rattle can,dont plan on any light shining thru that.The point is to "tint" them not paint them.It works just like tint on windows,you cant see in your car but you can see out.

webbashl · « **Reply #20 on:** September 09, 2007, 08:59:41 AM »

oh ok I see what you done now, i was thinking you painted then cleared. Well it looks great man, been pondering to do it

miketurf · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2007, 03:51:39 AM »

Hey I have the same bike and I've been tryin to figure out How I can do mine that same way but I don't have the tools to paint it, any suggestions, will a regular paint shop do it.

Born2Ride · « **Reply #22 on:** September 14, 2007, 09:04:46 AM »

Quote from: miketurf on September 12, 2007, 03:51:39 AM

Hey I have the same bike and I've been tryin to figure out How I can do mine that same way but I don't have the tools to paint it, any suggestions, will a regular paint shop do it.

Paint shop can not do it...It took me 4 sets of junk truck tail lights before I learned the proper mixture.You have to have the exact mixture of clear and black,or your lenses will be so black they wont shine thru.Somebody who has not spent the time and research on doing this,will ruin your parts!A couple guys on the forum have shipped me their parts and i tinted them and shipped them back,they are very pleased.

shady16 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2007, 01:15:46 AM »

Doesn't look to bad, even though one of those roxboro boys did it. HAHA

shady16 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2007, 01:17:06 AM »

And it looks even better with the aftermarket wheels on it!!!!

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