Headlight painting

ROLLING THUNDER · Jun 10, 2013

Some of you have removed the clear plastic cover from your headlights and painted the chrome inside the color of your truck.

can this be done on my 2007?

If so, please give me some pointers on how to do this.

RANCHER · Jun 10, 2013

You don't even want to go there Nathan. "If" you can find someone to do it and the price isn't out of this world maybe. That is a tough project. Trust me!!!!

ram-head · Jun 10, 2013

I haven't done it, but I've read some write ups on "the other forum" from guys who have done it themselves. Rancher is right, it seems pretty involved. And I've heard it's pretty easy to scratch them when you're putting them back together, too. If I ever end up with an extra set of OEM lights, I might try it myself. I'd be a little nervous without a backup set, though.

ATXHEMI · Jun 10, 2013

Newfiebullet has done it. I'm sure he can point you in the right direction. Or go to Retroshop.us Jeremy will get you fixed up

NewfieBullet · Jun 10, 2013

its not hard just require much patience and time...my recommendation is to take your time and be very careful and gentle...the clear lense is a nuisance to remove but not super difficult....once the cover is off its easy....if your are willing to go that far you might as well throw in some projectors.

ram-head · Jun 11, 2013

Since you put projectors in, what made you decide not to paint the bowls as well?

NewfieBullet · Jun 11, 2013

so the red leds will shine up the entire thing instead of just the projector lense, plus i dunno there still a possibility i can go back to stock though i doubt it and as well the lights look wierd all black....i thought a bout it.

NewfieBullet · Jun 11, 2013

04sthemi · Jun 12, 2013

If you want just a black painted headlight they don't cost much for a generic pair. Was gonna try to mess with the stock pair but it cost $75 for the headlights an they had bulbs couldn't beat that

NewfieBullet · Jun 12, 2013

^ this guy is right, shop around for a set, it may be a better option, but i just fear no mod ill try anything

lol

ROLLING THUNDER · Jun 14, 2013

thanks to everyone.

It seems the general consensus is to buy a set already black.

I still have my OEM units so I may go ahead and try it. If it works, good. If not I will buy a set.

R/T

NewfieBullet · Jun 14, 2013

if you have a spare set then by all means go for it

ROLLING THUNDER · Jun 17, 2013

How did you remove the clear cover

NewfieBullet · Jun 17, 2013

bake it in the oven and then pull apart

ROLLING THUNDER · Jun 18, 2013

How long and at what temperature

NewfieBullet · Jun 18, 2013

i believe it was 225 for 17 mins, you may need to reheat a couple times for like 3-4 mins to keep the glue warm. plus take your time and dont get to agressive

charged392 · Jun 19, 2013

And wear gloves the plastic will be warm/hot but the glue really sucks it sticks and is usually really hot it's not that bad coming apart putting together just make sure your seal is good otherwise you get the lovely headlight fishbowl

NewBlue · Jun 19, 2013

I think I have seen you tube video's of this, might be worth searching for one to give you an idea.

Good luck!

NewfieBullet · Jun 20, 2013

^ ya that definitely cant hurt

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