I've read the tutorials on how to do it, i just have a question about paint drying time. the tutorials didn't mention (to the best of my knowledge) having to wait after painting the inner housings. Should you wait for a while for it to dry, or does putting the housing back in the oven to re-seal the headlight dry the paint enough?

 

I would wait at least a day... if not 2 days just to be safe. It should also mention something on the can. If you put it back too soon it might bubble and you would have to start over.

 

Put on several light coats, letting each coat dry an hour. Let the headlight cure overnight before sealing.

I was able to do this on a weekend- take the headlights out early Saturday morning, disassemble by noon, have all your coats done by 5. Let sit overnight, put back together Sunday morning, bake in the oven around lunchtime, reinstall everything and be done by Sunday afternoon.

I wouldn't suggest sealing without letting the paint cure for a decent amount of time.

 

glad i asked then. thanks guys!!