What paint is best to black out headlights?
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I am just curious to which paint should be used when attempting to black out your headlights? I want good long term results and a paint that can handle the temps. I am going to try this one out today.
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Rep Power: 252 A lot of people use high temp engine paint or bbq grill paint with a plastic primer. I used actual NHBP car paint with a car clear coat on top of plastic primer for mine so that it matches the car perfectly. Heat really isnt an issue because you arent close enough to the bulbs. I did mine in Jan and they still look perfect.
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Rep Power: 0 I used grill paint for mine...I have a magnesium metallic color car and this paint said black but its so flat it almost looks like a greyish paint. It matches my car perfectly. I think any type of paint will work but I would use some type of paint that can handle heat. Get a high-temp paint. Also get 600-1000 grit sandpaper and sand the chrome really well all over before you spray. Just do lights coats so you dont have to worry about runs. Took me about 4-5 coats to get it like I wanted. Good luck and you can PM me if you have any questions.
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Rep Power: 0 Thanks guys. I am also going to do some searching before doing. Like for some headlight sealant vs silicone. Ill keep ya posted.
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Rep Power: 276 i used silicone, the one that is mean for windows and glass frames for 2 reasons, 1. its clear so if its alittle messy its not noticeable. 2. its water proof. its made by GE i think its GE Silicone II or something like that. i picked it up in sears for 3 bucks. ive had mine done now for 1 month or so, and it hasnt fogged yet. and its been through alot of rain and hot/cold temps...
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plastic spray paint (flat-black)
theyve been done for 2+ years now in the Arizona heat where the temps are very high and they still look just as good as when i first did them
plastic spray paint (flat-black)
theyve been done for 2+ years now in the Arizona heat where the temps are very high and they still look just as good as when i first did them
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Rep Power: 355 I used nightshades... if you want a black chrome look, this works good, but I dont like it so
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plastic spray primer (white)
plastic spray paint (flat-black)
theyve been done for 2+ years now in the Arizona heat where the temps are very high and they still look just as good as when i first did them
plastic spray paint (flat-black)
theyve been done for 2+ years now in the Arizona heat where the temps are very high and they still look just as good as when i first did them
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Rep Power: 0 Thanks again guys. I am finally done. I really like em. But man what a pain in the culo. I decided to run with 3m window sealant. Just like the stuff thats already there. And I used krylon fusion satin black.
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