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Old 07-01-2010, 05:15 PM
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Does anyone know of a product that will recolor the black plastic that wraps the headlights? Mine look hideous and the "Back to Black" stuff doesnt work for long on it.
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Aerospace 303?
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Paint?

Damn almost forgot about that option, lol

Wurth satin black trim paint is really good for stuff like this. FWIW though, I have found all other trim paints to be crap. The Wurth stuff rocks.
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Now to get paint to stick to somewhat porous plastic that has been coated in back-to-black.

I'm interested on how this will turn out, since mine get a regular back-to-black treatment too.
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Now to get paint to stick to somewhat porous plastic that has been coated in back-to-black.

I'm interested on how this will turn out, since mine get a regular back-to-black treatment.
It will stick to the plastic no problem with some sanding prep. Obviously they will need a good cleaning with dawn then alcohol to remove the back to black off.
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Thanks guys, ill try the 303 and then maybe paint them. I wonder if vinyl dye would work?
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Like Doc said. I'd use scotchbrite with the Dawn/alcohol for cleaning, then a little adhesion promoter, then paint.
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Use Krylon Fusion spray paint. This stuff will stick to anything. Just make sure you clean the area really well to remove any vinyl dressings that have been used.
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