Painted my headlights today..pics inside

ninobrn99 · 12-26-2011, 09:03 PM

So I decided to paint my headlights today. We'll see how they hold up over time. I followed this guide and this one.

It's been detailed enough that I don't think I need to walk through my process. I will say that I did 4 coats of Krylon Gloss black and 2 of Krylon clear UV protectant. I used Clear RTV silicone gasket maker.

Enjoy:

*not8taxi* · 12-26-2011, 10:50 PM

looks great

Maxstealth04 · 12-26-2011, 10:51 PM

Did mine not too long ago, do your corners?

ninobrn99 · 12-26-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by not8taxi

looks great

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Maxstealth04

Did mine not too long ago, do your corners?

No, I didn't. Not sure if I just want to open them up and tint the amber lenses or order some clears.

*Kazer* · 12-26-2011, 11:29 PM

they turned out nice, good job

Remembered reading that when someone tried they're corners, they melted lol. Mine were $26 a pair for the black with clear lens

ninobrn99 · 12-26-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazer

they turned out nice, good job

Remembered reading that when someone tried they're corners, they melted lol. Mine were $26 a pair for the black with clear lens

If I were to do it, I would use a heat gun. I think I'm going to order a pair eventually.

*HiImBrian* · 12-27-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kazer

they turned out nice, good job

Remembered reading that when someone tried they're corners, they melted lol. Mine were $26 a pair for the black with clear lens

When I did my corners I didn't heat them at all... The lens sits in kind of a groove thing so as long as you can get a screwdriver into the groove and pop it, it'll go just fine....

*Black Dynomite* · 12-28-2011, 02:14 AM

Very nice. This is one of the easiest mods to do and in my opinion, one of the best. I really dislike the stock lights...especially on a black X.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 12-30-2011, 02:44 PM

looks great

*Limited02* · 12-31-2011, 12:56 AM

I NEED TO DO THIS!!! I've been saying that for about 3 years now.....

ninobrn99 · 12-31-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Limited02

I NEED TO DO THIS!!! I've been saying that for about 3 years now.....

How about you procrastinate procrastinating?

*Limited02* · 12-31-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ninobrn99

How about you procrastinate procrastinating?

ninobrn99 · 12-31-2011, 01:01 AM

My girlfriend saw the "range rover lights" thread....I may end up tinting the clear to get the look.

12-26-2011, 09:03 PM	#1
ninobrn99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX 04 XLS Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 154 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Painted my headlights today..pics inside So I decided to paint my headlights today. We'll see how they hold up over time. I followed this guide and this one. It's been detailed enough that I don't think I need to walk through my process. I will say that I did 4 coats of Krylon Gloss black and 2 of Krylon clear UV protectant. I used Clear RTV silicone gasket maker. Enjoy:

12-26-2011, 11:29 PM	#5
Kazer Elite Explorer Saginaw, MI 2002 4.0 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,653 Vehicle Specs	they turned out nice, good job Remembered reading that when someone tried they're corners, they melted lol. Mine were $26 a pair for the black with clear lens __________________ -Steve- Mustang GT's 17x8 +24 Offset, 245/65r17 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 BTF 2.25" front, 1.75" rear, 1.5" bodylift, Spartan Locker The Mounds 2002-2005 Explorer Facebook Page

12-28-2011, 02:14 AM	#8
Black Dynomite Elite Explorer Wellington, New Zealand 2005 Ltd 4.6L Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 217 Vehicle Specs	Very nice. This is one of the easiest mods to do and in my opinion, one of the best. I really dislike the stock lights...especially on a black X. __________________ : K&N FIPK, 2.5" Cat Back w/ Turboflow Muffler, SCT Tuned by James @ Henson Performance, Underdrive Pulleys, EFan, 275/45 20, Stripped rack, Black Head/Corner lights, Black Mesh Grille Upper/Lower, Black Emblems, Amsoil fluids, TorquePro. Ammo Box IED

12-30-2011, 02:44 PM	#9
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	looks great __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

12-31-2011, 12:56 AM	#10
Limited02 Wanna Race? Gardner, KS '02 Limited V8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,087 Vehicle Specs	I NEED TO DO THIS!!! I've been saying that for about 3 years now..... __________________ "Spending money I don't have, on parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know" 2002 4.6 4x4, K&N CAI, Henson tuned, FM70 and 20" Boss 306's My Built-in Cabinet EXPLORER FORUM LICENSE PLATE FRAMES!!!

12-26-2011, 10:50 PM	#2
not8taxi Elite Explorer queens, ny 02 XLT Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 615 Vehicle Specs	looks great

12-26-2011, 10:51 PM	#3
Maxstealth04 B Jackson, MI '05 XLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 333 Vehicle Specs	Did mine not too long ago, do your corners?

12-31-2011, 01:01 AM	#13
ninobrn99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX 04 XLS Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 154 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	My girlfriend saw the "range rover lights" thread....I may end up tinting the clear to get the look.

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