Headlights - help....need opinon

[Liro]

im thinking about going to gun metal finish for my headlights instead of just the normal clears... what do you guys think? those of you who have actually seen my car

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[Lynk]

something like this?



i like it on silver, and would probably look goot on a black car as well!

do it! he he

[TeLLy]

I just posted this elsewhere, but I can't find the link right now:

- mask off what you want to keep silver
- use Krylon Fusion black for the base (2-3 coats), then one light coat of Duplicolor Wheel paint in Graphite to finish it. That way it looks black from afar, and gunmetal-metallic-glossy up close. No need to finish in clearcoat. If you don't like the textured look, put on two coats of Duplicolor Graphite (sand between coats) then sand and clearcoat several times. Finish off with rubbing compound. I find this too shiny for my taste, but it's up to you, my little friend.

[TeLLy]

And yes, a DARK gunmetal (like the shade Rota uses on their rims) looks faboo on black cars. And red cars. And silver cars. And green cars. And white cars. But not hot pink or baby blue. Those cars don't deserve headlights.

[Liro]

thanks guys!

[Pharoh]

Originally Posted by TeLLy

But not hot pink or baby blue. Those cars don't deserve headlights.

So true.....So true.

[Liro]

so i should do it?

[Pharoh]

Originally Posted by Liro

so i should do it?

On a black car? ummmmm...YES!

[Liro]

i think its nice...but i also like the totally clear lights too....hmmmm.....

i do trust telly and freddy's opinion though....

[Pharoh]

Originally Posted by Liro

i think its nice...but i also like the totally clear lights too....hmmmm.....

i do trust telly and freddy's opinion though....

*ahem*

[Liro]

i stand by what i said....hahaha

.....

and pharoh!

[Liro]

i like freddy's but im actually trading mine up with someone's who are already done....but the only chrome part left is the h4 reflector....

what do you guys think of that?

[lounge_8180]

im planning to do the same... .hey telly, how long do you leave it in the oven agai?? 2 minutes right??? and what temperature do you set it at?? im planning to do it myself and hopefully i don't f@kc it up!! oooh ya whats the silicone sealant do you use?? thanks

[GuSTo]

liro, give me a shout, i have a set i can trade with you too
i'll even put the orange back in....we'll work something out

[Pharoh]

Now I know why Telly is so much faster than Freddy....he uses the oven..haha. Freddy uses a blow dryer.