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Old May 29, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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Question Firebird owners: Has anyone painted their headlight brackets?

My car is white. My headlight brackets (when up) are black. Everytime I turn my lights on, it looks like my car has two black eyes.

So I want to paint them white to match my exterior. Has anyone done this? The brackets are plastic. I have flexible bumper & trim primer to use, but can I use white engine enamel (I have some in the house)? Also, should I clearcoat, or use a clear enamel?

I would imagine just sanding the surface, primer a few coats, paint a few coats, then clearcoat/enamel a few coats.
Old May 29, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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I don't see a problem with that, and I think you can get all of your stuff at wal-mart, I didt the black part around my maro's headlights with spray cans (black and clearcoat) I got from wal-mart.
Old May 29, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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mine already match
Old May 30, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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The question is, why didnt GM paint them for us. Now i got one more thing to do. I'm sure it will be worth it though
Old May 30, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by ArcticYT95TA
David, lol, I already painted mine. You and I think alike, you know?

I just took them off, primered them, and then painted them with a gloss white. Looks awesome. Paint has held up fine, for 2 years now.
LOL!! You know what they say: "Great minds think a like."

OK, this is something I will plan on doing this weekend.

And Zack: They may match the color, but do they match the glossy finish of your paint? Think about it
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