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hey guys
just wondering, what kinda paint did you guys use to black out your headlights? I was gonna post elsewhere on the site but i wanna make sure the stuff ppl used is available here in toronto.
i need to know what kinda paint and whether or not i should use what you used. also, any more info on it, such as where ya got it, how much it costed, how its holding up, the finish it has (glossy or dull)
plz lemme know, thinking of doing a few DIYs this weekend
thanks in advance!

 
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for the ones i have on my car now i used my stock colour Tafetta white with a clear coat...
for the ones that i black out i used black bumper paint it made it a flat black..
i also painted a blue 7thgens headlights eternal blue (99-00 SiR blue) they look nice..
i got all the paint from CT and it was about for the bumper paint=less ten 10
for the Colour=less then 20
hope that helped you out..

 
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thanks bro
you know if crappy tire has the blue i have on my car, ebp? if they do, does it match up to stock well or is there a noticeable difference? cuz i may paint the otter part of my grill, but if theres gonna be a noticeable diff, forget that!
BTW ya know the brand for the black paint? i need a flat black that is heat resistant.
TIA

 
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Dude, go to Homo Depot and pick up some black Krylon Fusion - sticks to the chrome like nothing else! No need for primer or sanding, dries quick and solid, and looks fantastic against just about all body colours. It's the only paint I use when blacking people's lights now. The finish is not too glossy, costs less than 10 bucks - one can will do two or three sets of headlights.

 
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thanks for the input guys
well i didnt see your post until now, Telly. and i went and got some crappy tire stuff, but its amazing. heat resistant flat black stuff. and i put my altezza grill on!

so this day saw me black out my headlights and put the new altezza grill on, pics will be up soon. im actually waiting for the paint to dry as we speak! MMMMM its gonna look safe! cant wait to see it!

 
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Good stuff man.

 
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i think im goin to black out my headlights in the upcommin weekend

 
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You should gunmetal yours.

 
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u think it'll look better than black?

 
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I got some good paint from crappy tire. i sanded though, the stuff telly uses dont make him sand, but i love how it turned out.

if ya need any help PM me or gimme a call, im pm'ing you my number. id be glad to offer assistance. if im free and you're not far i wouldnt mind coming by to help ya out

 
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Gunmetal would flow nicer with your silver than the contrasting black. Go look at Telly's pictures (if you don't remember the car from the BBQ), that looks better than the darker color of black..

then again .. maybe you want to match the black gaping hole with black headlights

 
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haha...yeah, if you need help rick i'll be around too...since you live so close....but id really be more of a supervisor....

ill pm you my number....

 
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Gunmetal does look sweet on silver (FreddySi has it too I think) but black looks more JDM...

 
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also depends on what you plan to do with the other pieces of your car....like if you're getting a cf hood....colour of rims....grill....etc.....

think big picture....

 
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yo exclusive_vtec
i read you're in thornhill from liros post
im in thornhill as well so you can gimme a shout if ya want some help or any questions. id be glad to assist over the phone or by coming over and helping ya