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Apr 2, 2007 | 10:49 PM

killa C

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painting inside of head lights

im really feelin like apinting the chrome part of the headlight black cuz im gettin my rims soon and that **** will look hot with the black headlights and the rims im getting...anyway...i need some help...what supplies do i need, what kinda paint...suggestions on how to do it, tips, anything would help guys...thanks

Apr 2, 2007 | 10:52 PM

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Well let me be the first to say "USE THE SEARCH" there is a how to for this mod and the question has been asked many times. Here is a link for you to the how to.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-paint-your-headlights-lots-pics-56k-mabye-16874/

Apr 2, 2007 | 10:56 PM

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Apr 2, 2007 | 11:01 PM

killa C

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ha **** my bad still kinda new to the site...im gonna check it out now but even if u guys got any suggestions , anyone that did it that found it better to do things differently than the how-to

still gonna check out the how -to right now

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:05 PM

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Definately use the oven method, 200* for 25 min, and lots of silicone.

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:08 PM

killa C

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whats the best paint to use

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:12 PM

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i think we need that thing with the hand going to start a thread and another hand coming in to pull it to the search feature damn forgot who did that i had a good laugh.

Not trying to insult u there though wish_i_had_an_ss

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Apr 2, 2007 | 11:19 PM

killa C

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ha nah i understand completely i feel like a jackass but i definitely didnt think about that...jsut smoked lol

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:31 PM

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whats the best paint to use

I'd probably go with GM color matched spray paint if I were going to do this.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/appearance-48/color-matched-spray-paint-gm-36332/

BLACK (41U).............................12345119
OLYMPIC WHITE (50U)...............12345205
VICTORY RED (74U)..................12345539
YELLOW (34U)...........................12346642
LT TRNISH SILVER (67U)...........12346694
CASMERE MT (15U)...................12346726
EMERALD JEWEL MET (38U)........12346798
LASER BLUE MET (21U)..............12346786
SUNBURST ORANGE MET (56U)...12346722
ARRIVAL BLUE MET (91U)...........12346648
MAJESTIC AMETHYST MET (84U)..12346219
ULTRA SILVER MET (95U)............12345305
PACE BLUE (20U).......................88860746
SPORT RED MET (29U)................12346746

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Originally Posted by Jackalope

Now these are the color names but I would STRONGLY suggest you double check your paint code against the (--U) next to the color to be sure you ask for and order the CORRECT color! GM does change names but paint codes never change, always go by the paint code even if it has a different name. Again paint names can change from year to year and model to model but paint CODES DO NOT!

Note: these are 5oz. cans of color matched paint from GM, not aftermarket! These are the absolute closest you will ever get to matching your cars color.

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:40 PM

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make sure to pop out ALL the orange lenses , it makes for a very clean look. I would also suggest cleaing the rectangle lens as well... it looks sweet

Apr 3, 2007 | 12:17 AM

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I sanded down the chrome with 1000 grit sand paper, and used a glossy black plastic spray paint, the stuff thats made to bond to plastic. I also NightShaded the yellow reflector.