Paint for spraying headlights

[Tom Messy]

I have some black Hammerite very high temp spray that I bought for spraying the headlights, but have noticed it says metal only. I've used Hammerite on glass before, but would it work on the lights or would I make a mess of it?

[edit] - not spraying the light glass bit itself, just the bit behind it if that makes sense

Cheers,

Tom

 

[joesouthgate]

I used bog standard black spray for mine and its lasted fine.

 

[Tom Messy]

Oh ok, I just saw somewhere it needed to be the high temp stuff

 

[joesouthgate]

Nope, they don't get that hot, high temp is for exhausts etc.

 

[Tom Messy]

Ok cheers.

Well I've got high temp spray spare then if I ever need it

 

[hoodedreeper]

I used high temp paint on mine and it came out more of a dark graphite grey rather than a black. But through the glass it does look black

 

[Scouse boy]

Is there a blog on how to do this?
Sorry i've used the search button but I think am searching the wrong thing. Any help would be much appreciated

 

[hoodedreeper]

theres a guide section but thats only viewable to paid members

 

[Scouse boy]

oh right, thanks for that matey. I think I have an idea of whats required anyway but just wanted to make sure it was correct. Fingers crossed it goes well

 

[hoodedreeper]

A rough guide will be:

Use a heat gun and heat up around the edge of the glass to heat the sealant up. Prise apart using a flat head screw driver.

not sure of the pre-facelift headlights,but on the facelift theres 2 small screws on the chrome reflective casing part. Un-screw those and unclip.

Sand/rub down with wet and dry and paint.

The reverse process to put back together

 

[Scouse boy]

Nice one mate, will go and attempt to do that now. Colour coded my wing mirrors the other day and have found my niche - spraying! lol
I just want to spray everything haha

 

[squarepants]

ive used high temp and hammerite, both have lasted fine...