so i read thought and looked at all the pictures but did not come up with anything i wanted to know, so i will just ask.


so i want to do the headlights, but thought that painting them the color of my truck would look good, and unique.

has anyone painted there headlights any other color other than black?

my ranger is the sonic blue or what ever it is called. i see it most on edge models.

would this look good?

i think it would, but might be wrong. let me know!

I've seen some done red. I don't think it looks good, IMO. looks like ricer boy stuff.


Do them black or keep them chrome.

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Chrome Yellow 2001 Ranger Edge 3.0L V6/5spd

Ok, that makes since I guess.

Black does look good, just thought a monochromatic front might also.

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of said headlights would you?

Here's one thread but a search should produce more if needed.

Color Matched Headlight Mod

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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

i guess i sound stupid but i did search.

just not those words, and the forums search engine is crap.

but thanks!

so i looked that thread over, and think color matched looks like junk.

i will stick with black and be happy!

P.S.
i have some ultra black rvt gasget maker left over from when i did my differential oil change, could i use that stuff to reseal the lights?

they never "specifically" said and there are a million different things at the auto parts store.

Matching headlights make you look like a tool, unless your truck is black.

I just used some silicon caulk and that work fine.

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2004 Ranger Edge
3.0L V6 2WD (Limited-slip Swap)-(Aftermarket Ford Racing Clutch Pack)
K&N Cold Air-Intake, American Thunder Series Flowmaster Daul Exhaust, Rancho Shocks
Pioneer, Kenwood, Kicker Sound System, Big Fat Oversived Hook
500s Hella Lights, OPT7 Xenon Lamps, '78 Ford F-150 Lariat Ranger Horn Swap

Eff me. I put some tape on and I remove it to position it better and it peeled up the mirror finish. So I thought I would be smart and plasti dip the whole thing then peel of the dip from inside the reflectors but nope. It peeled all I the finish off. It looks terrible. Time the HID retro that I have been putting off. Any suggestions?

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2003 black standard cab manual ford ranger. 4 cylinder 2.3L Just a tiny guy...with a camper.

Respray it? And use paint not Plastidip

Mine were weird.. I couldn't get them apart..
The plastic that was holding the two together was hard as a rock, even after 10min @ 250
So... I said f it and gave up. Doing one coat of niteshades instead :/
It's dryin now.

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Mine were the same way, the glue had hardened

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03 Ranger XLT 4x2 | 3.0l 2-door ext. cab auto trans | BTF Fabricated Spindles/Camburg Upper Arms/Camburg 2.5" coils/Bilstein 5100s/Limit Straps | 2" shackles/2.5" blocks | airbox mod w/ k&n drop in | thrush welded | blacked out emblems | 6000k hids | 06+ tails & corners | Cargo Light Mod | Billet Grille | Custom Bumper | Hella 700ffs | 32x11.5x15 BFG AT KO | 15" Procomp 7031 | Buggman LED Mustang Dome/Cluster/Reverse Lights | Kenwood Headunit | FORD floor mats

I do believe im doing this this weekend. just gotta wait for the wife to leave. she would have a spell if she found out I was actually gonna try to use the stove, especially if it is for something not intended for eating.

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2001 Ranger XLT 3.0L v6 stock trans 3.73 264,000 and counting on original eng/trans/rear. MODS so far: Specter Washable airfilter, Throttle cable mod.
Coming soon: 4 wheel disc brakes, expo gauges, new 3.0 with new exaust.

Tell her to stfu lol it's just heating them up lol

Dammit bought some 06 corners, tried to do it on them, and it looks like shit :/ the silicone is really obvious, and the chrome in the center is all fucked up where I tried to clean off a finger print

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2008 Ford Ranger Sport Extended Cab 4x4 4.0L V6 Automatic

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1993 Ford Ranger STX Extended Cab 2x4 4.0L V6 Manual

Last time i tried to cook something i almost caught the ktichen on fire. It wasnt pretty, every smoke alarm in the neighborhood was going off. Lol

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2001 Ranger XLT 3.0L v6 stock trans 3.73 264,000 and counting on original eng/trans/rear. MODS so far: Specter Washable airfilter, Throttle cable mod.
Coming soon: 4 wheel disc brakes, expo gauges, new 3.0 with new exaust.

I'm having a lot of trouble getting the headlights apart.. Started off at 170 for 60 minutes (5 minute increments per the guide) with no results. Bumped it up to 200 degrees for another 60 minutes (also at 5 minute increments).

Does anyone have any suggestions? I didnt imagine getting them apart would be this frustrating.. haha.

Also, I'm using a brand new pair of OEM replacement headlights that I ordered from Rock Auto a couple of weeks ago. I don't know if this will make a difference as opposed to me using the stock housings from 04.

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2004 FX4 Level II
4.0L V6 SOHC 4WD 31x10.50 R15

06 Mirror Swap | MBRP xP Series Exhaust | IPCW LED Tailgate Bar | LED Third Brake Light