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jimmypronet 01-13-2008 02:17 PM

Painting my headlights
 
ok guys im about to paint my headlight tomorrow.... i know all the steps how to bake it but on painting it i got a question.... krylon is the best right? and do i need to used a sand paper so the paint will stick good... and do i need to use a primer before painting it the color i want? need some advise plz..... Thanx :D

Fastmax05 01-13-2008 03:54 PM

PM joesredmax... he has a nice setup or dues ...

myer84 01-13-2008 04:04 PM

If you buy Krylon Fusion you don't need primer or sand paper. Just make sure after ou paint you allow it to dry for a few hours before putting the lights together to avoid the lense from fogging up.

SuperMario 01-13-2008 04:39 PM

Hey Jimmy, take pics of the project, I want to see how complicated this is to do.

Thanks man :thumbsup:

jimmypronet 01-13-2008 04:46 PM

yea ill post some pics tomorrow...:D

SickSE 01-13-2008 08:13 PM

GL Kiddo!

JK:p

eK9aT10pSi 01-13-2008 09:38 PM

when you get yours done, wanna help me; im kinda iffy on doin this myslef? lol

jimmypronet 01-13-2008 09:44 PM

NP.... just stop by muh crib and ill help you :D

DeusExMaxima 01-13-2008 10:53 PM

I am supposed to help fastmax do this but my valence project has gotten in the way.

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 11:46 AM

here`s some pics when i took off the bumper.... i thoguht its hard but its easy... as long you got the tools http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1591.jpg
Damn dog...lol
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1592.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1593.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1594.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1595.jpg
Lol... looks ugly... now ill be driving this like this for 1 day... Lolx

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 12:41 PM

Damn that thing is hot.... i cant even hold that headlight
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1596.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1597.jpg

KCMAXX 01-14-2008 12:52 PM

Just how easy do they seperate?

You should do something with the reflector while you have them open.

More pics..?

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 01:31 PM

Its not that hard for them to seperate.. my only problem is im weak on hot things:laugh: thats why im getting hard time to hold the headlights.. but 15min is enough..... im sanding it right now and will wash and dry it in a min.. ill post more pics later.:D

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 01:48 PM

finally sand it... just letting it dry :D
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1598.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1599.jpg

KCMAXX 01-14-2008 02:33 PM

You should paint over the Canadian day-time running light. For some reason everyone leaves it clear.

It does nothing...

I take it you do not have HID?

bdmaxima 01-14-2008 02:37 PM

a lil off topic so forgive me...do any of you guys know if any1 sells clear sidemarkers for our headlights?

KCMAXX 01-14-2008 02:52 PM

Home Depot.

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by KCmaxx (Post 6189778)
You should paint over the Canadian day-time running light. For some reason everyone leaves it clear.

It does nothing...

I take it you do not have HID?

Its a stock HID..... and ill just paint the crome thing..... :D

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 02:56 PM

Primer............:D
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1600.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1601.jpg

BigPete 01-14-2008 03:20 PM

coming along nicely =]

anthny2040 01-14-2008 03:33 PM

Just a little tip make sure you wipe everything down really good before you seal it back up.

larsim 01-14-2008 04:22 PM

Nice write up.... continue please :D

jimmypronet 01-14-2008 04:54 PM

Ok final touch...Krylon Black :D
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1602.jpg

Close up
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1603.jpg

ok now ill just wait for tommorow for it to get dry :D thas shoud be enough time right guys? ill post some pics again tommorow once i got it installed :D

Machinist 01-14-2008 04:57 PM

Drying overnight is good idea, looks great so far

KCMAXX 01-14-2008 06:38 PM

:Popcorn:

SuperMario 01-14-2008 08:24 PM

Oh man, this project is awesome, just a little too over my head with taking apart the car :confused:

Good job man, also on the thread. Everybody, see, this is how to do a STICKY also...man, I sound like my Dad :laugh::laugh::laugh:

eK9aT10pSi 01-14-2008 09:09 PM

aight then! i got food n drinks covered, lol!!


Originally Posted by jimmypronet (Post 6188830)
NP.... just stop by muh crib and ill help you :D


anthny2040 01-15-2008 05:21 PM

How they turn out?

cefiro80 01-15-2008 05:59 PM

Looks really good. Great documentation along the way.

SuperMario 01-15-2008 08:30 PM

What happened Jimmy? We want more pics!

Sorry man, we're a demanding crowd.

larsim 01-15-2008 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by SuperMario (Post 6192009)
What happened Jimmy? We want more pics!

Sorry man, we're a demanding crowd.

He bought a CL 65 AMG and decided to dump the Max :laugh::laugh::laugh:

jimmypronet 01-15-2008 09:15 PM


Originally Posted by larsim (Post 6192057)
He bought a CL 65 AMG and decided to dump the Max :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Lolz funnie hahahahahaaaaa

jimmypronet 01-15-2008 09:16 PM

Sorry guys i will install it tommorow i got busy today need ti help my friend cuz he just got in to a car rech.... good thing hes ok.... tommorow promise ill post pics after i install it :D

jimmypronet 01-15-2008 09:19 PM


Originally Posted by anthny2040 (Post 6191671)
How they turn out?

its looks good and the paint looks awesome like a profesional who paint it :laugh: ... tommorow ill put it all back together then install it.... and i bought a black silicone.... so ill add lil bit on it just to make sure it seal real good..:D

jimmypronet 01-16-2008 10:25 AM

Ok... finally installed them..... came out nice....
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1605.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1607.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1606.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t/DSCF1608.jpg
Now i need to clean up the lens..... to make it look betta :D

Machinist 01-16-2008 10:53 AM

Looks great, nice match to the window tints in the last photo

BigPete 01-16-2008 10:57 AM

nice work bro, looks good.

VigilanteMax 01-16-2008 11:05 AM

Very nice write up. The final product is very nice. Props!!

FIU Panther 01-16-2008 11:53 AM

Real nice, good work.

jimmypronet 01-16-2008 12:06 PM

Thanx guys.... ok its time for you guys to do youres :D


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