Ok all...I am going to be clearing my Headlight Housings with Ricks Smoked Diffusers in the next two weeks. While I am have the housing's cracked I was thinking about painting them black. I am leave the stock bulb in because in Texas it's legal.

I'd like to see pics of painted headlight housings if possible on Berlina (since this is what I got).

I'd also like to know how I could go about doing this, any tips anyone has on doing this, and what kind of paint should be used.

All comments are appreciated. I think it'd look awesome with the Berlina, but I'll only do it if I am confident I won't screw it up...

 

I don't get it, the lights are already black, why would you paint it? just cuz it's glossy?

 

you first heat up the glue by putting the headlights in the oven at 350 degrees for like 5 minutes...then while its warm start peeling the glue and slowly pull the lense apart....(use flathead if needed)...

sand down the original black and then primer the area....then use engine high temp paint (dupicolor).....spray and let dry....then reverse the process to put it back together....

i've never done it on s2k headlights but i'm guessing the process would be similar to people doing other lights...

******use extreme caution and good luck!******

 

Has anyone ever done this to a GPW? Think it would look weird?

 

225F - 250F degrees for 15-20 minutes, and don't even think about using any sharp tools. PM me if you have specific questions. If you search, I've posted lots of stuff about how to do it.


Search for pics of Pierceman's ride, Matt has the only black painted inserts.


Good luck!!!

-Pete

 

Yes, it's been done. It's in Japan, and I think it's the J's racing car, but I can't recall for sure. I'll try to find my pics. Do a search under "painted headlights, and you will find a bunch of info.

-Pete

 

Oh yeah, and here's a little something to think about:


-Pete