2 Questions for those who have blacked out headlights

Z370Z011 · 01-01-2014, 06:31 PM

Ive noticed a lot of people have used the krylon fusion paint, without sanding or priming the surface of the housing. just wondering how its held up over time for you guys?? seems like it wouldn't hold to long.

also, any ideas on what to sealant to use that can be remelted incase i need to open my headlights again? Its natural for paint to fade and chip over time, I'm afraid of it happening and not being able to open them up to repaint in the future.
so far I've found this, anyone have any input on this product ? OCI Butyl Rubber Glue - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc

i may be overthinking this because of how expensive these headlights are lol.

SnooPPP · 01-01-2014, 09:31 PM

My headlights were painted with Satin Black Krylon Fusion Paint. I've had them on for almost 2 years now with no issues at all.

Wonka2581 · 01-01-2014, 09:40 PM

Yup I used a primer tho, but no probs what so ever. And after you reseal them I used some RVT as an extra seal. And if anything fades or chips you can always open them back up to repaint.

Grindkiezer · 01-01-2014, 10:10 PM

I used something like this because it "Bonds to plastic" but I also sanded and prepped the housings.
No issues

Z370Z011 · 01-02-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SnooPPP

My headlights were painted with Satin Black Krylon Fusion Paint. I've had them on for almost 2 years now with no issues at all.

Did you sand and primer? Or just sand?

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Z370Z011 · 01-02-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Yup I used a primer tho, but no probs what so ever. And after you reseal them I used some RVT as an extra seal. And if anything fades or chips you can always open them back up to repaint.

Are you sure it isn't RTV? That's all I found at autozone, couldn't find any RVT lol.

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Z370Z011 · 01-02-2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

I used something like this because it "Bonds to plastic" but I also sanded and prepped the housings.
No issues

Thanks man, that one looks promising as well.

I really appreciate all the comments by the way, I'll give all three of you guys some rep for helping me out

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Wonka2581 · 01-02-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Are you sure it isn't RTV? That's all I found at autozone, couldn't find any RVT lol.

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HAHA ya my bad RTV

Z370Z011 · 01-02-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

HAHA ya my bad RTV

lol!! I was so confused, i figured it was that one. thanks man

Riptide67 · 01-02-2014, 04:06 PM

Used engine enamel to combat heat.

Z370Z011 · 01-02-2014, 07:49 PM

I was considering using adhesion promoter.
so id scuff them a bit
spray adhesion promotor
then lay down about 3-4 coats of satin black paint.

what do you guys think?

Wonka2581 · 01-02-2014, 09:16 PM

I went to Lowes got some plastic primer, cleaned the area sprayed the primer with 2 coats let it dry for a day then went back and sprayed with the color. I didnt do any scuffing. I probly wouldent scuff it BC that is a thin layer of crome on the plastic and the pice is very delicate. You will probly not be able to remove all of the crome and by just scuffing it up, you are setting your self up for flaking.

Wonka2581 · 01-02-2014, 09:20 PM

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Z370Z011 · 01-03-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

I went to Lowes got some plastic primer, cleaned the area sprayed the primer with 2 coats let it dry for a day then went back and sprayed with the color. I didnt do any scuffing. I probly wouldent scuff it BC that is a thin layer of crome on the plastic and the pice is very delicate. You will probly not be able to remove all of the crome and by just scuffing it up, you are setting your self up for flaking.

Thank you for all the good advise.
I'm just a bit scared because of how expensive these lights are lol.

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Wonka2581 · 01-04-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Thank you for all the good advise.
I'm just a bit scared because of how expensive these lights are lol.

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I know, just take your time and youll be fine.

01-01-2014, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	2 Questions for those who have blacked out headlights Ive noticed a lot of people have used the krylon fusion paint, without sanding or priming the surface of the housing. just wondering how its held up over time for you guys?? seems like it wouldn't hold to long. also, any ideas on what to sealant to use that can be remelted incase i need to open my headlights again? Its natural for paint to fade and chip over time, I'm afraid of it happening and not being able to open them up to repaint in the future. so far I've found this, anyone have any input on this product ? OCI Butyl Rubber Glue - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc i may be overthinking this because of how expensive these headlights are lol.

01-01-2014, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Yup I used a primer tho, but no probs what so ever. And after you reseal them I used some RVT as an extra seal. And if anything fades or chips you can always open them back up to repaint. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

01-01-2014, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	I used something like this because it "Bonds to plastic" but I also sanded and prepped the housings. No issues __________________ Z

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01-02-2014, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I went to Lowes got some plastic primer, cleaned the area sprayed the primer with 2 coats let it dry for a day then went back and sprayed with the color. I didnt do any scuffing. I probly wouldent scuff it BC that is a thin layer of crome on the plastic and the pice is very delicate. You will probly not be able to remove all of the crome and by just scuffing it up, you are setting your self up for flaking. Austonian likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

01-01-2014, 09:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
SnooPPP Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 158 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	My headlights were painted with Satin Black Krylon Fusion Paint. I've had them on for almost 2 years now with no issues at all.

01-02-2014, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I was considering using adhesion promoter. so id scuff them a bit spray adhesion promotor then lay down about 3-4 coats of satin black paint. what do you guys think?

01-02-2014, 09:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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