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01-13-2008, 02:17 PM

jimmypronet

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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

01-13-2008, 03:54 PM

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

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.

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.

Thanks man

01-13-2008, 04:46 PM

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yea ill post some pics tomorrow...

01-13-2008, 08:13 PM

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GL Kiddo!

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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

01-13-2008, 09:44 PM

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

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.

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

01-14-2008, 12:41 PM

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Damn that thing is hot.... i cant even hold that headlight

01-14-2008, 12:52 PM

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Just how easy do they seperate?

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

More pics..?

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.

01-14-2008, 01:48 PM

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finally sand it... just letting it dry

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?

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?

01-14-2008, 02:52 PM

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Home Depot.

01-14-2008, 02:55 PM

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Quote:

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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?

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

01-14-2008, 02:56 PM

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Primer............

01-14-2008, 03:20 PM

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coming along nicely =]

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.

01-14-2008, 04:22 PM

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Nice write up.... continue please

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

01-14-2008, 04:57 PM

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Drying overnight is good idea, looks great so far

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01-14-2008, 06:38 PM

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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

01-14-2008, 09:09 PM

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

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

01-15-2008, 05:21 PM

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How they turn out?

01-15-2008, 05:59 PM

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Looks really good. Great documentation along the way.

01-15-2008, 08:30 PM

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What happened Jimmy? We want more pics!

Sorry man, we're a demanding crowd.

01-15-2008, 09:08 PM

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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

01-15-2008, 09:15 PM

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Quote:

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

Lolz funnie hahahahahaaaaa

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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

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..