Painting inside headlights

ptuttle78 · Jan 17, 2017

I'm sure there a post somewhere but couldn't find it. I'm wanting to paint inside my headlights. Is there a certain type of paint to use and what is used to reseal? Thank y'all

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Dierks the Dodge · Jan 17, 2017

When I painted inside of my Cobalt headlights I used Krylon Fusion. Its made for plastic so it sticks well. To seal it, I just used a water proof silicone sealant. I went with clear so it looked stock afterwards. Just make sure you clean off ALL of the old sealant that's on the headlight. It will make things so much easier.

ptuttle78 · Jan 17, 2017

Dierks the Dodge said:
When I painted inside of my Cobalt headlights I used Krylon Fusion. Its made for plastic so it sticks well. To seal it, I just used a water proof silicone sealant. I went with clear so it looked stock afterwards. Just make sure you clean off ALL of the old sealant that's on the headlight. It will make things so much easier.

Appreciate it

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Dierks the Dodge · Jan 17, 2017

No problem. Good luck

Tyler Cooke · Jan 21, 2017

Good luck mine turned out horrible with the krylon. I used butyl to reseal

ptuttle78 · Jan 21, 2017

I'm gonna wait till this dang Texas weather makes up its mind. I can't wait to try it out. I'm thinking about doing color match paint to match truck

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Jimmy68 · Jan 21, 2017

Would that not lower the light output of your lights? I think it would considerably.

Chase0808 · Jan 28, 2017

I just did a cheap can from home depot. I think rustoleum but they turned out awesome IMO. I baked them in the oven and used butyl from when I installed my halos.

craigsez · Jan 28, 2017

Jimmy68 said:
Would that not lower the light output of your lights? I think it would considerably.

On headlights with a reflector,yes it will....Projectors..nope..

ptuttle78 · Jan 29, 2017

Chase0808 said:
I just did a cheap can from home depot. I think rustoleum but they turned out awesome IMO. I baked them in the oven and used butyl from when I installed my halos.

Looks good

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nateinva · Jan 29, 2017

Chase0808 said:
I just did a cheap can from home depot. I think rustoleum but they turned out awesome IMO. I baked them in the oven and used butyl from when I installed my halos.

I've been wondering what the tow hooks looked like red with the steel bumper. My truck is black....may consider painting them after all.

ptuttle78 · Feb 1, 2017

Chase0808 said:
I just did a cheap can from home depot. I think rustoleum but they turned out awesome IMO. I baked them in the oven and used butyl from when I installed my halos.

What did you use for the chrome? I seen seen some people use oven cleaner to remove it

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