Headlight modification?

eastwest2300 · 09-10-2012, 09:59 PM

What color were you going with?

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 10:02 PM

Satin black just like everyone else.

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 10:03 PM

That's fine - I have to run and go pick up the food in cloverly at 9 so I'll still show up at 8 and help E/W prep (and remove my front bumper etc). We have to get set up and figure **** out anyway so that works really well. I will give you cash for the paint if you get me two cans - that should be more than enough right?

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 10:05 PM

Please just let me know if you are able to do it so my girlfriend doesn't have to wander around kensington tomorrow.

eastwest2300 · 09-10-2012, 10:30 PM

I got you man, I'll make the trip up there tomorrow.

eastwest2300 · 09-10-2012, 10:32 PM

DM what color is your Z?

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 10:34 PM

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eastwest2300 · 09-10-2012, 10:39 PM

Monterey Blue?

eastwest2300 · 09-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Nevermind... its black, I just saw that.

weiboy718 · 09-10-2012, 11:05 PM

Sorry to be bumming in a different territory but I thought maybe I can help out a little bit with information.

You guys should try out this paint, it is a Matte black finish yet it has a slight gloss to it.

Here's the link!
SEM Paints (SEM39143) Trim Black,Aerosol : Amazon.com : Automotive

And a few picture of the actual housing painted using that product.

Also, if your oven is slightly too small for the corner of the housing and is touching the oven don't sweat it! Wrap that part up with foil paper so it wouldn't melt. An important tip, make sure the paint is fully cured before baking it again because the last thing you would want is the chemical released from the paint and mess up your lens. Never wipe the inside the of the lens as that will scratch it up, once opened immediately wrap it up with cookie sheet or shrink wrap. Hope this helps!

Good luck and have fun!

b1adesofcha0s · 09-10-2012, 11:10 PM

No problem man, we appreciate the advice

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 11:13 PM

I like the look of it but they're asking $16 per paint can plus an additonal $16 (lol what) in shipping for 3-5 day delivery - which I don't have.

I'll go with the krylon in the DIY thread since I have volunteers.

weiboy718 · 09-10-2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I like the look of it but they're asking $16 per paint can plus an additonal $16 (lol what) in shipping for 3-5 day delivery - which I don't have.

I'll go with the krylon in the DIY thread since I have volunteers.

You can check your local automotive paint shops too. Not just amazon.

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 11:19 PM

Well i'll check autozone and pep boys tomorrow but I doubt they have anything other than the "touch up" paint.

weiboy718 · 09-10-2012, 11:22 PM

I doubt autozone or pepboys carries those. You need to go to the shops that sells professional paint.

09-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	What color were you going with? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-10-2012, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Satin black just like everyone else. __________________

09-10-2012, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	That's fine - I have to run and go pick up the food in cloverly at 9 so I'll still show up at 8 and help E/W prep (and remove my front bumper etc). We have to get set up and figure **** out anyway so that works really well. I will give you cash for the paint if you get me two cans - that should be more than enough right? __________________

09-10-2012, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Please just let me know if you are able to do it so my girlfriend doesn't have to wander around kensington tomorrow. __________________

09-10-2012, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	I got you man, I'll make the trip up there tomorrow. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-10-2012, 10:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	DM what color is your Z? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	. <------- __________________

09-10-2012, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Monterey Blue? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-10-2012, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Nevermind... its black, I just saw that. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-10-2012, 11:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 17	Sorry to be bumming in a different territory but I thought maybe I can help out a little bit with information. You guys should try out this paint, it is a Matte black finish yet it has a slight gloss to it. Here's the link! SEM Paints (SEM39143) Trim Black,Aerosol : Amazon.com : Automotive And a few picture of the actual housing painted using that product. Also, if your oven is slightly too small for the corner of the housing and is touching the oven don't sweat it! Wrap that part up with foil paper so it wouldn't melt. An important tip, make sure the paint is fully cured before baking it again because the last thing you would want is the chemical released from the paint and mess up your lens. Never wipe the inside the of the lens as that will scratch it up, once opened immediately wrap it up with cookie sheet or shrink wrap. Hope this helps! Good luck and have fun!

09-10-2012, 11:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	No problem man, we appreciate the advice __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

09-10-2012, 11:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I like the look of it but they're asking $16 per paint can plus an additonal $16 (lol what) in shipping for 3-5 day delivery - which I don't have. I'll go with the krylon in the DIY thread since I have volunteers. __________________

09-10-2012, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Well i'll check autozone and pep boys tomorrow but I doubt they have anything other than the "touch up" paint. __________________

09-10-2012, 11:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 17	I doubt autozone or pepboys carries those. You need to go to the shops that sells professional paint.

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