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Old 01-13-2008 | 02:17 PM
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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
Old 01-13-2008 | 03:54 PM
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PM joesredmax... he has a nice setup or dues ...
Old 01-13-2008 | 04:04 PM
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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.
Old 01-13-2008 | 04:39 PM
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Hey Jimmy, take pics of the project, I want to see how complicated this is to do.

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Old 01-13-2008 | 04:46 PM
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yea ill post some pics tomorrow...
Old 01-13-2008 | 08:13 PM
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Old 01-13-2008 | 09:38 PM
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when you get yours done, wanna help me; im kinda iffy on doin this myslef? lol
Old 01-13-2008 | 09:44 PM
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NP.... just stop by muh crib and ill help you
Old 01-13-2008 | 10:53 PM
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I am supposed to help fastmax do this but my valence project has gotten in the way.
Old 01-14-2008 | 11:46 AM
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here`s some pics when i took off the bumper.... i thoguht its hard but its easy... as long you got the tools
Damn dog...lol




Lol... looks ugly... now ill be driving this like this for 1 day... Lolx
Old 01-14-2008 | 12:41 PM
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Damn that thing is hot.... i cant even hold that headlight

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Just how easy do they seperate?

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

More pics..?
Old 01-14-2008 | 01:31 PM
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Its not that hard for them to seperate.. my only problem is im weak on hot things 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.
Old 01-14-2008 | 01:48 PM
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finally sand it... just letting it dry

Old 01-14-2008 | 02:33 PM
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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?
Old 01-14-2008 | 02:37 PM
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a lil off topic so forgive me...do any of you guys know if any1 sells clear sidemarkers for our headlights?
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Old 01-14-2008 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KCmaxx
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.....
Old 01-14-2008 | 02:56 PM
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Primer............

Old 01-14-2008 | 03:20 PM
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coming along nicely =]
Old 01-14-2008 | 03:33 PM
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Just a little tip make sure you wipe everything down really good before you seal it back up.
Old 01-14-2008 | 04:22 PM
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Nice write up.... continue please
Old 01-14-2008 | 04:54 PM
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Ok final touch...Krylon Black


Close up


ok now ill just wait for tommorow for it to get dry thas shoud be enough time right guys? ill post some pics again tommorow once i got it installed
Old 01-14-2008 | 04:57 PM
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Drying overnight is good idea, looks great so far

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Old 01-14-2008 | 08:24 PM
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Oh man, this project is awesome, just a little too over my head with taking apart the car

Good job man, also on the thread. Everybody, see, this is how to do a STICKY also...man, I sound like my Dad
Old 01-14-2008 | 09:09 PM
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aight then! i got food n drinks covered, lol!!

Originally Posted by jimmypronet
NP.... just stop by muh crib and ill help you
Old 01-15-2008 | 05:21 PM
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How they turn out?
Old 01-15-2008 | 05:59 PM
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Looks really good. Great documentation along the way.
Old 01-15-2008 | 08:30 PM
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What happened Jimmy? We want more pics!

Sorry man, we're a demanding crowd.
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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
Old 01-15-2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by larsim
He bought a CL 65 AMG and decided to dump the Max
Lolz funnie hahahahahaaaaa

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Old 01-15-2008 | 09:16 PM
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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
Old 01-15-2008 | 09:19 PM
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How they turn out?
its looks good and the paint looks awesome like a profesional who paint it ... 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..
Old 01-16-2008 | 10:25 AM
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Ok... finally installed them..... came out nice....




Now i need to clean up the lens..... to make it look betta
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Looks great, nice match to the window tints in the last photo
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nice work bro, looks good.
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Very nice write up. The final product is very nice. Props!!
Old 01-16-2008 | 11:53 AM
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Real nice, good work.
Old 01-16-2008 | 12:06 PM
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Thanx guys.... ok its time for you guys to do youres


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