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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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Need to get my headlights painted!

Is there anyone around Atlanta that can paint my headlight housings black? Send me a PM or reply with more information.

Richard.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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Not that I know of.

Badevo in SC does them, we could ride up there to get them done if you want. I want my headlights and tail lights done in black.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by heSOshAdy
Is there anyone around Atlanta that can paint my headlight housings black? Send me a PM or reply with more information.

Richard.
But...how will you see at night???
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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i'll have to use my nightvision ;x

SC? hmmm... damn if its the only way then, i gotta do what i gotta do.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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why don't you do it yourself? it's easy.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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how easy? i usually don't trust myself tampering with parts ...
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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Just time consuming. I may do mine in a bit. Instructions on evom how to.

I just have to decide between red shiny or matt black.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Just time consuming. I may do mine in a bit. Instructions on evom how to.

I just have to decide between red shiny or matt black.

How bout you do mines after you do yours? lol
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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ok, i read the how-to. doesn't seem too difficult, i might have to give it a try this weekend and hopefully i wont screw anything up.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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just make sure you get the right kind of chaulk silicone and don't apply them too much, otherwise you'll get a spot.

That and I wont be cutting any thing apart with a dremel, there are better way to do that.

heat gun! that and masking tape.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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you think a conventional hair dryer will work in place of a heat gun?
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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look up evodave....he has done plenty of headlights, You just have to send in your own and wait. Turnaround time shouldnt be all that bad. Beats having to get your hands dirty...
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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no, i don't think hair dryer is hot enough.

Evodave does it, looks good, but I dont pay for things that I could do.
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