Painting High Beam Reflectors Yellow

[Johnson]

wow this is a really good read. Now I'd hate to ask a question on top of another question, but...

1. If I paint my high beams yellow and put in 3000k HID's will they still be yellow?

2. I found my second set of headlights at a buddy's garage out back in a mud puddle....he said I could have it. I took them apart today and the reflector looks abit corroded. Will that effect the light output? or should i just paint it with chrome paint?

Here are some pics of what im talking about

thanks

the first picture will affect light output a little i would say chrome it and then spray the yellow
and yellow on top of 3k bulbs(yellow) will be super yellow

the 2nd picture is fine. you could paint the whole thing black (blackhousing)

 

[DrOwZee]

yea its def gonna be yellow if you gonna put 3k HID in em.

 

[PurpleAccord88]

guys interesting forum!!!!
i have question my fog light bulb broke and its cost me a lot.

seems like this month as been tough for me.
is there any way i can paint the bulb itself ?
if they sell a paint for a clear bulb that can with stand high heat ?
thanks

 

[twofast4u]

the first picture will affect light output a little i would say chrome it and then spray the yellow
and yellow on top of 3k bulbs(yellow) will be super yellow

the 2nd picture is fine. you could paint the whole thing black (blackhousing)

hmmm cool. What kind of paint would you recomend for re-chroming? I guess i wont paint the high beams yellow then. The 3000k's should be enough.

 

[PurpleAccord88]

so you can paint the bulb? is there a special paint?

 

[twofast4u]

I don't think you should really paint bulbs to be honest...I think you should just buy a new bulb

 

[Johnson]

so you can paint the bulb? is there a special paint?

you can. its been done but i would paint the housing.
you use krylon glass stain paint

 

[NashvegasCG]

im doing mine today... should have pics posted tonight...

 

[NashvegasCG]

here we go...
Took me about 3 hrs to complete start to finish.
The paint, yes it has an orange cap. $10

Just taken apart

After 1st coat

After 2nd coat

And the final product.

 

[RedRyder]

^Nice!