The reflector housing inside my headlight housing is flaking and i want to repaint/coat it if possible. Im wondering is there any real "chrome" or "mirror" rattle-can paint? i know i have seen metallic paints but they are never truly mirror-like....ideas?

 

eeehhh, its probly better just to get new lights.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TougesSaloon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">eeehhh, its probly better just to get new lights.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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http://www.spazstix.com/xcart/home.php?cat=300

new headlights arent really an option- its not a headlight its an e46 shroud, they are very expensive to replace. the shroud itself is fine just the chrome comes off very easily; it need a new/ nother coat.

Will the above product work? What about powdercoating can you powdercoat plastics or could a specialist recoat them?

thanks

 

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you should have stated that it was a shroud in the first place. and the product you linked does look like what you want. as to the actual quality of it...i dont know

 

its coated in the same material as the inner headlight housing.

 

You could always just get it electroplated so it's actually a reflective foil the way it's supposed to be.

 

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they can do that to plastics? where would i go to get it done?

also found this: http://alsacorp.com/products/k...o.htm

 

watch that video, looks pretty good to me

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also found this: http://alsacorp.com/products/k...o.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

get some 1500-2000 grit sandpaper - wet sand, prime & paint. i bought a small can of chrome paint (duplicolor) at the autoparts store. I am doing the same with my chrysler crossfire shrouds. I will have pics in a few days



I trimmed them to fit TL projectors & they paint/finish is rubbing off in areas