After reading Petrolheads post about using chrome spray in his headlight shrouds I thought I would give it a go. Very pleased I am too. Not had chance to use them in the dark yet though.

 

Fill.

i like them! very nice

 

easy to do or pain in the arse?

I was going to do this but I was put off by BeeGee Vinzs post I think about bubbling paint etc, and I have already taken my lights apart for different reasons about 8 times now NEVER AGAIN.lol

i like them! very nice

 

easy to do or pain in the arse?

 

Pain in the arse at first but by the second one pretty easy. Forgot to clean the lense though but wasnt going to strip them out again.

I was going to do this but I was put off by BeeGee Vinzs post I think about bubbling paint etc, and I have already taken my lights apart for different reasons about 8 times now NEVER AGAIN.lol

 

Worried me to begin with, should I, should'nt I. Thought what the hell, if it bubbles I'll get some mirror film and do them again.

After reading Petrolheads post about using chrome spray in his headlight shrouds I thought I would give it a go. Very pleased I am too. Not had chance to use them in the dark yet though.

 

Fill.

 

Hi, what paint did you use, I know its chrome paint but what was it called any where do you get it..

 

were there any special preparation to do with them, CAN YOU BRIEFLY EXPLAIN HOW YOU DID IT, because I want to do mine....

 

cheers

 

Andy...

can the lights be removed without having to take the buper off?

Hi, what paint did you use, I know its chrome paint but what was it called any where do you get it..

 

were there any special preparation to do with them, CAN YOU BRIEFLY EXPLAIN HOW YOU DID IT, because I want to do mine....

 

cheers

 

Andy...

 

The paint is just called Chrome Spray Paint and is made by Silver Hook Chemicals. Got it from a local auto shop, was'nt looking for it, was getting some Seek n Seal when saw it and thought why not, lol.

No real prep work, just rubbed shroud down with 1200 wet n dry first, making sure not to touch with fingers after. Then did 4 coats rubbing down between the first 2. Baked in a very low oven between coats and allowed to cool ( bout' 30 mins ) before the next coat.

Allowed to cure overnight before putting back together and doing the other one.

Took my time and did'nt rush.

 

Fill.

can the lights be removed without having to take the buper off?

 

Yes mate. Did'nt take the bumper off. Was a tight squeeze getting to the rear inside 2 bolts though. First one took about 2 hours. Had to remove the air filter and 'T' pipe though. Grazed knuckles and swearing, lol.

Just received three 400ml cans of the Chrome Paint + one can of black gloss from Silver Hook,will have to see how I get on with it.Just need to spray my fan shroad cover and you never know,maybe the whole car LOL :cool: Will let you all know how I get on.Tried loads of so called chrome spray cans before and always looked shite.But judging by the insert pics maybe this is the one. :)Oh nearly forgot,thanks FilthyFill for the heads up.

Just received three 400ml cans of the Chrome Paint + one can of black gloss from Silver Hook,will have to see how I get on with it.Just need to spray my fan shroad cover and you never know,maybe the whole car LOL :cool: Will let you all know how I get on.Tried loads of so called chrome spray cans before and always looked shite.But judging by the insert pics maybe this is the one. :)Oh nearly forgot,thanks FilthyFill for the heads up.

 

Just you mind you don't get mixed up with the hairspray :rofl: :rofl:

http://www.aus300zx.com/tech/headlight_removal/headlight_removal.htm

 

http://www.aus300zx.com/tech/headlight_disassembly/headlight_disassembly.htm

Just received three 400ml cans of the Chrome Paint + one can of black gloss from Silver Hook,will have to see how I get on with it.Just need to spray my fan shroad cover and you never know,maybe the whole car LOL :cool: Will let you all know how I get on.Tried loads of so called chrome spray cans before and always looked shite.But judging by the insert pics maybe this is the one. :)Oh nearly forgot,thanks FilthyFill for the heads up.

 

Take your time Vinz, dont rush them and the results are great.

 

Fill

you spraying the whole car Vinz

you spraying the whole car Vinz

Nope I like red as its the fastest :cool:

Take your time Vinz, dont rush them and the results are great.

 

Fill

Its the final bit of "BLING" in my engine bay as I have now run out of ideas (and room)LOL. ;)

Just you mind you don't get mixed up with the hairspray :rofl: :rofl:

Cheeky Coooooooont lol :)

I used the chrome paint from B&Q, the one with the chrome lid.

 

So far so good. No bubbling or flaking.

 

PMSL, can't believe you also forgot to clean the projector bulbs, what a couple of tw@ts we are, :D

 

Will be doing another set soon, for my blue car. Everyone seems to like the result when they see it in the flesh.

 

Oh, and well done by the way, lets see them on the car :D