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Sep 28, 2005 | 09:46 PM

ArcticZ28

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Whistler mod ponderance

What if I don't scrape off all the chrome on the lights? I got spray paint specifically for plastic. Is the "chrome" not plastic? Will it not stick or what?

Also, what did you use to get down in the grooved part of the housing? This steel wool ain't doin much, it is still shiny.

Sep 28, 2005 | 10:38 PM

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It doesn't necessarily have to be bare plastic in order for the paint to stick, just roughed up a little bit. Nothing is going to be touching or disturbing the paint that would make it peel or wear off once it is completely dry.

Sep 28, 2005 | 11:19 PM

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Thanks for the info. I just spent a good deal of time scuffing so I'm bout ready to paint. Here goes nothin.

Sep 29, 2005 | 08:30 AM

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yea i just scuffed the surface of mine with some steel wool, did the job quick and easy. good luck with the painting, take your time and it will be fine. you'll love the new look

Sep 29, 2005 | 05:26 PM

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Yup, just need to scuff it up.

Sep 29, 2005 | 05:35 PM

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just scuffed mine and primed them...

Sep 29, 2005 | 06:47 PM

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I just scuffed mine up as best as I could. Painted them last night. They look kickass. Will soon be putting VHT niteshades on the clear corners as well.

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Sep 29, 2005 | 07:21 PM

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If you paint the whole inside, you're going to have trouble seeing at night. The light won't reflect.

Sep 29, 2005 | 10:02 PM

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WHats vht night shades ? ALso who all has painted the whole inside of the headlight ? I just painted the rim of mine.

It's a DIY smoke spray that you can smoke your lights with.

Sep 30, 2005 | 03:20 AM

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cool thanks

Sep 30, 2005 | 09:03 PM

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When doing this mod how much of the headlight do you paint, just the front most part of the housing or do you paint in towards the middle a little too? I know you don't go all the way so the light will be reflected but I was just wondering how far back to go with the paint and how much I need to tape off, I plan to do this mod very soon along with wet sanding and then polishing my lenses.