What paint should I use for the headlights?

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Old 10-26-2003 | 07:31 AM
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What paint should I use for the headlights?

Hey i was just wondering what the best kind of paint would be to paint the inside of the headlights.
Old 10-26-2003 | 08:35 AM
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A flat black should do it. Try to find high temperature paint.
Old 10-26-2003 | 08:40 AM
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i just use high temp engine paint from pepboys. it needs to be able to withstand at least 250 degrees and you will be fine
Old 10-26-2003 | 02:22 PM
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Are you sure flat black is what you guys used? Flat black looks like shit.
Old 10-26-2003 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by dennis
Are you sure flat black is what you guys used? Flat black looks like shit.
i used flat, however it changes to a semi gloss once it is exposed to high heat. i would bake the painted pieces for at least 6-8 mins at 200-250. then this doesnt happen after you put your headlamp together and end up with a rainbow effect on the iside of your lense from fumes and chemicals. every paint is diff.
Old 10-26-2003 | 10:21 PM
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flat black will work fine, it's a bit harder to find high temp gloss
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