painting the insides of the headlights.....

[xstevex]

Does anyone know what kind of paint to use? I was going to use krylon fusion plastic paint, but it will probably get messed up in the oven. so i was thinking engine paint cause it says you can use it on valve covers... but im not sure if they mean the metal ones on like a 350.

so what kind of paint do i use?

i tried searching but didnt have any luck.

I would hvlp spray them at a bodyshop and then reinstall the lenses. would look killer and will last. Good luck bro!

[whiteraven]

For the most part, the inside of headlights don't get too hot unless you upgrade your bulbs to something incorrect (HID simulators, supe high output 100W+, etc.). My Friend Josh at Izn Trbl says he usually uses regular Plastic Fusion paint when he does it for his customers. Use a plastic bonding paint and you will skip the problem of peeling.

[xstevex]

any idea how much it would cost to go to a shop to have them paint it?

I know the headlight itself doesnt get hot, but it will get hot when i take the lenses off because i have to put them in the oven at like 150 or 200 degrees. so im gonna need a high temp paint that will bond to plastic.

should the engine enamel plaint work?

Shouldn't be much bro. Like $100.00 or so at the most. Good luck with it man and let us know what you do.

Ship me yours and I'll ship you my painted ones for $20+shipping.


*Those were my first set. The second look the same but my kid flushed my digi cam.

[khan4rtist]

i used engine enamel in my cobalts headlights, and i never had a chipping problem, i used 3 coats of the paint with no problems

[khan4rtist]

Ship me yours and I'll ship you my painted ones for $20+shipping.


*Those were my first set. The second look the same but my kid flushed my digi cam.

that looks nice man, i should paint mine, or maybe buy yours to save me the effort, lol.

[xstevex]

aveohotrod

theres just one problem.... i need headlights until i would get yours haha

[AveoSSSupercharged]

so im confused on what is being done here....are you painting the insides and then putting them in the oven?