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ajna_starJun-09-03 05:10 PM
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#49847, "how do u paint inside ur headlights?"




          

what kinda paint, whats the process etc etc...pics of finished products would be nice emoji
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RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, 2g99RSNC, Jun-09-03 05:33 PM, #1
RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, 2g99RSNC, Jun-09-03 05:38 PM, #2
      RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, Ryan_Hes, Jun-09-03 06:17 PM, #3
           RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, TeamDR1665, Jun-09-03 06:19 PM, #4
           RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, farmdogg55, Jun-09-03 07:06 PM, #5
           RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, OZ_GS, Jun-09-03 07:10 PM, #6
                RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, Ryan_Hes, Jun-09-03 09:37 PM, #7
                     RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, shuwa29, Jun-09-03 10:45 PM, #8
                          RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?, jesse, Jun-10-03 02:44 AM, #9

2g99RSNCJun-09-03 05:33 PM
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#49848, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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here is a link
http://www.auburn.edu/~fauchpj/headlight.htm

  
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2g99RSNCJun-09-03 05:38 PM
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#49849, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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also i used high temp paint on the cars that i have done and put a clear coat on them. I also found that using about 225-250 works best and just keep a eye on it. I just went by touch and when it got hot i would try and pull them apart. Also i took a lighter and lit it by the glue if it was stretching and it would come right apart. good luck

  
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Ryan_HesJun-09-03 06:17 PM
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#49855, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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I sell color matched paint according to the code of your car in a spray can - 30$ if you want a can, it will match your car color perfectly.

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TeamDR1665Jun-09-03 06:19 PM
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#49857, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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I just used rustoleum cause it was sitting around the garage. emoji
Just remember to take it easy and watch out for the far sides. You'd be surprised how much you missed when you're on your second coat of clear! :o

  
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#49867, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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i didnt use clear on mine.

  
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OZ_GSJun-09-03 07:10 PM
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#49868, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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 Jun-09-03 07:11 PM by OZ_GS

          

>I sell color matched paint according to the code of your car
>in a spray can - 30$ if you want a can, it will match your car
>color perfectly.

Thats what I used....I had a really hard time finding paint to match perfectly so I had Ryan get me some. Kinda pricey but well worth it. Used 2 coats no primer and no clear ....still looks like it did when I first did it last fall.






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Ryan_HesJun-09-03 09:37 PM
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#49881, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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If anyone needs a can of color matched paint just let me know.

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#49883, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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i remember the days of painted headlights....damn dee emoji
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jesseJun-10-03 02:44 AM
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#49884, "RE: how do u paint inside ur headlights?"
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i had the body shop spray them with my color paint. i think they cleared it too. didn't watch em do it

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