Whos had the huevos to paint their own headlights?

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03-06-2007, 12:08 PM

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Did you prep the clear strip before spraying the nightshades?

Yes, i wet sanded it with 400 grit wet sand paper. Then used alcohol to take off any residue. The only thing was it was around 50 degrees when i sprayed them.

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03-06-2007, 12:49 PM

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Here they are......

Looks sweet, quick question though. With your LED turn signals... do your flashers blink twice as fast now?

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03-06-2007, 01:47 PM

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Looks sweet, quick question though. With your LED turn signals... do your flashers blink twice as fast now?

no they dont, but they do blink very nicely.

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03-06-2007, 03:13 PM

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I'm more into color matching, but it looks damn good. Good job.

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03-06-2007, 06:43 PM

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I always wanted to get rid of the amber strip so I bought the clear one...looks real good!

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03-11-2007, 12:47 PM

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Update: well the cardboard in the oven is a fire hazard waiting to happen. So i went with a cookie sheet ( just make sure its cool to start) I also tried to smoke out the amber strips, the VHT Nite Shades cracked up. I decided to just spray them black like the housings.

the paint is now drying in the sun.

I use the Cardboard BUT It has to be soaked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The cookie sheet will cause hot spots and u may end up with a mess !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!