DIY blackout/lens change

[Sonnick]

Looks alright.. You need to take your lights out again and put them in correctly, becuase they're deffinently not flush.

That's what happens when the guy before you gets aftermarket fenders..

 

[steadypimpin]

What kind of paint do you use for the blackhousings?

 

[AFAccord]

I used a standard Black laquer spray paint. Temperatures in there can get warm, but evidently not enough to crack/melt a few coats of laquer. Some people use an engine enamel, or ceramic enamel. I think that's overkill IMO.

 

[Sinful]

I used engine enamel, but i don't think it went on so well onto the housing. Mine kinda looks a bit wrinkly though, maybe because i sprayed too close, i don't know.

 

[AFAccord]

I think just about any paint should work, though i personally would stay away from the basic enamels.

Wet sand/scuff the inserts with 600-1000 grit, wipe down with laquer thinner to remove any dust, dirt, and oils, and paint. Light coat first, 5-10 minutes after it becomes dry to the touch, spray another light coat. Do this for 3-5 coats.

I've had LOTS of practice and experiments painting plastics, and this is the best method I've found.

 

[PROJECT H]

^duplicolor engine enamel. gloss black
i didnt need 2 sand anything, just spray it on n let it dry.

heres a DIY for the blackhousings:
http://filtsai.com/accord/housings/index.php