What kind of paint?
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What kind of paint?
I am going to do the painted headlight mod this weekend and was currious as to what type/brand of paint everyone used or recommends for doing this. Also is a clear coat needed? Thanks
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I used the dupli-color touch up spray paint on mine, but they are color matched. I helped another guy paint his black, and he just used high temp black engine paint. Also, I used clear coat on mine but not on his, so its really up to you. any questions pm me.
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1.) mask any areas you don't want paint on.
2.) prep the surface with a red 3M scuff pad, very lightly
3.) use a duplicolor prep wipe to clean the surface
4.) wipe the surface with a tack cloth or a clean, dry, lint-free towel/rag
5.) spray 2-3 light coats of a self-etching or plastic primer over the area to be painted
6.) apply 3-4 light coats of your preferred duplicolor color, followed by one medium coat, being careful not to cause any runs
7.) if the surface is not glossy enough, follow with 2-3 coats of clear
8.) let dry for at least 5 hours
9.) reassemble headlights with silicon sealant
10.) reinstall headlights into vehicle
2.) prep the surface with a red 3M scuff pad, very lightly
3.) use a duplicolor prep wipe to clean the surface
4.) wipe the surface with a tack cloth or a clean, dry, lint-free towel/rag
5.) spray 2-3 light coats of a self-etching or plastic primer over the area to be painted
6.) apply 3-4 light coats of your preferred duplicolor color, followed by one medium coat, being careful not to cause any runs
7.) if the surface is not glossy enough, follow with 2-3 coats of clear
8.) let dry for at least 5 hours
9.) reassemble headlights with silicon sealant
10.) reinstall headlights into vehicle
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