Type of paint for blacked headlights

[Whelan]

I'm going to be pulling my lights apart to paint the edging black. Just curious of the brand some of you people used since the lamps get hot on the inside. I would assume some kind of heat resistant paint. If you have pictures, that would be great as well!

[nygiantzz1]

You can probably use black caliper paint. Nice to see Bubb Rubb back! Did you get your whistle tip installed?

[Whelan]

i thought about the caliper paint I can't decide if I want to go glossy or flat though.oh and it's just decoration yo, just decorationwoooo WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Sublimewind]

BBQ flat black.... Just make sure you don't touch it after it's dry or the oils in your hands will make "spots" more glossy...

[Whelan]

So wear gloves, lol.I am gonna try the baking technique as last time I did this for my Civic to clear them out I used my heat gun.

[ajflan]

Be careful and good luck! I actually tried this mod yesterday, and my headlight ended up melting to the cookie tray. Needless to say, I gave up.

[Sublimewind]

Quote, originally posted by ajflan »Be careful and good luck! I actually tried this mod yesterday, and my headlight ended up melting to the cookie tray. Needless to say, I gave up.Erm, i think you might have had the oven up to high.... just a thought

[ajflan]

No. The oven was at 200. Within 10min the lights were melting. My buddy and I were doing it the exact same way that we did his wrx just two days prior, but his came out great.

[Whelan]

a cookie tray is not the best thing to use. No metal should touch the lights, you should use something like a oven mitt or block of wood.

[ajflan]

I know that now. Oh well, live and learn.