black housing paint

[2283kdogg]

not sure if i should use a flat black or gloss..
any suggestions??

thanks

[wildBill83]

I vote flat black bbq grill paint

[Dy2*STR33T-KING]

I just done this yesterday literally, I also would use flat black. I bought the krylon BBQ grill and oven paint. Works great and dries very fast. There is a great DIY write up on it if you search it.

[2283kdogg]

I just done this yesterday literally, I also would use flat black. I bought the krylon BBQ grill and oven paint. Works great and dries very fast. There is a great DIY write up on it if you search it.

can i just use regular flat black or it has to be the grill paint?

i have looked at the diy but i was just curious what gloss black would look like...
might make it look cheezy haha

[RoseRoyce]

I think BBQ paint is used BC the headlights get really hot and the paint is made to withstand heat

[Dy2*STR33T-KING]

I think BBQ paint is used BC the headlights get really hot and the paint is made to withstand heat

Your right, the BBQ paint is able to withstand 1200° unlike your regular paints. Gloss black or flat black, it all Looks black once the glass cover goes over it lol

[lil_honda_jon]

i did the cheap home depot flat black and a glossy yellow paint for my brights came out fine but i also baked the paint on in my oven at 250 for about 10 minutes.

[deevergote]

The headlights don't get hot enough to be an issue with regular paint, especially if the surface has been prepped properly. I've seen many people use body touch up paint to do their headlights for a color matched look. Worked fine.
BBQ paint won't be bad, but the high temp aspect is not necessary.

[2283kdogg]

The headlights don't get hot enough to be an issue with regular paint, especially if the surface has been prepped properly. I've seen many people use body touch up paint to do their headlights for a color matched look. Worked fine.
BBQ paint won't be bad, but the high temp aspect is not necessary.

ok.. well i got some high temp motor paint laying around and i might just use that. its gloss but ill see if i can get some flat if thats what you guys been using

[deevergote]

Shouldn't really matter either way. It's just a matter of personal preference.

[Redseth01]

I used gloss and it looks great to me. I really can't tell the difference between the flat and the gloss once the headlight glass is on. I used rustoleum engine enamel.

[2283kdogg]

I used gloss and it looks great to me. I really can't tell the difference between the flat and the gloss once the headlight glass is on. I used rustoleum engine enamel.

ok cool thanks guys for the help..

ill get started on that and have pics up on my other thread of my headlight and wire tuck

thanks again

[RoseRoyce]

So most people use flat black tho? I'm glad that high temp. isn't nessecary but what about the yellow glass paint? It's so hard to find. Are there any substitutes for that and if there is will the different paint be noticeable?

[2283kdogg]

So most people use flat black tho? I'm glad that high temp. isn't nessecary but what about the yellow glass paint? It's so hard to find. Are there any substitutes for that and if there is will the different paint be noticeable?

i think your local walmart carrys that..not sure

[Digitalpop]

The lights look amazing but I have looked everywhere and i just broke down and ordered the can from tcpglobal.com. Like 14 dollars with shipping.