Cobalt SS Network

Appearance Body Kits, Hoods, Wheels, Spoilers, Interiors

What paint to use???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:15 PM
Share
  #1  
cobaltss2.4L's Avatar
cobaltss2.4L
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 07-25-06
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: billerica
What paint to use???
What paint should i use to paint my headlight housing. I see a bunch of people with it done so if one of you could tell me what kind of paint to use?
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:04 PM
Share
  #2  
rally's Avatar
rally
Banned
 
Joined: 05-23-06
Posts: 11,766
Likes: 0
From: Peoria, Illinois
I had the same question but no one really said in any write ups, so i went to walmart and picked up 500 degree engine enamal paint. Now I know it wont bake off, haha
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 03:45 PM
Share
  #3  
cobaltss2.4L's Avatar
cobaltss2.4L
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 07-25-06
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: billerica
so get high heat paint? nothing special for plastic or anything?
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:41 PM
Share
  #4  
cobaltss2.4L's Avatar
cobaltss2.4L
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 07-25-06
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: billerica
Originally Posted by rallyyellow06
I had the same question but no one really said in any write ups, so i went to walmart and picked up 500 degree engine enamal paint. Now I know it wont bake off, haha





Is there anything i should worry about when taking the headlight apart?
Reply
0
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:49 PM
Share
  #5  
Cobalt_SSTuner's Avatar
Cobalt_SSTuner
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 04-30-06
Posts: 14,899
Likes: 0
From: J-Town, Wisconsin
I used dupli-color Black Enamel Paint and Dupli-color clearcoat. If you would like to see pics of my headlights let me know.
Reply
0
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 07:49 AM
Share
  #6  
cobaltss2.4L's Avatar
cobaltss2.4L
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 07-25-06
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: billerica
Originally Posted by Cobalt_SSTuner
I used dupli-color Black Enamel Paint and Dupli-color clearcoat. If you would like to see pics of my headlights let me know.



That won't bake off with the heat from the bulbs?
Reply
0
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 07:53 AM
Share
  #7  
rally's Avatar
rally
Banned
 
Joined: 05-23-06
Posts: 11,766
Likes: 0
From: Peoria, Illinois
I got the high heat because it was cheap, i knew it wasnt going to bake off, and it was black and glossy. You dont need a special plastic paint unless your slacking on your prep work.
Reply
0
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 11:29 AM
Share
  #8  
Cobalt_SSTuner's Avatar
Cobalt_SSTuner
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 04-30-06
Posts: 14,899
Likes: 0
From: J-Town, Wisconsin
Originally Posted by cobaltss2.4L
That won't bake off with the heat from the bulbs?

Nope, but make sure you lightly sand what you are going to paint, so it sticks, and doesnt run.
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
For Sale 2011 Fully Modded HHR (non-SS)
chefhhr
Complete Cars
7
Oct 26, 2015 10:36 PM
For Sale LSJ Idler and Tensioner w/oversize pulley
Jesse
Parts
22
Oct 20, 2015 09:56 PM
For Sale LDK intake manifold - black, lightly ported.
Jesse
Parts
15
Oct 13, 2015 09:32 PM
For Sale Stock SS/TC springs and Stock SS trunk with high rise
camaromanss1992
Parts
3
Oct 1, 2015 10:51 PM
Official painted coolant tanks thread
riceburner
Appearance
13
Sep 26, 2015 12:57 AM
Back to Subforum
Appearance
View Next Unread
Drifter 2 body kit for sale!




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:42 AM.