Changing chrome headlight bezel to black

[Slick87gn]

Has anyone did this before. i have primer and satin black spray paint waiting. Do I have to sand or just clean it

 

[VIJim]

I scuffed mine with a red scotch brite pad then used sem trim black. 2 years later still look good.

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[turbo87regal]

I did some by sanding/scuffing the chrome then used epoxy or self etch primer (can't remember witch) before trim black paint. They have held up very well for me over the past 15+ years and I would easily estimate 50K miles. Prep them properly and you should be fine.

 

[Slick87gn]

Job done guys. Washed with grease fighting soap.Dried with lint free towels. Sprayed with Rustoleum brown Primer. Then the Satin Black.Excellent

 

[turbo89]

Job done guys. Washed with grease fighting soap.Dried with lint free towels. Sprayed with Rustoleum brown Primer. Then the Satin Black.Excellent

What Satin black did you use?

 

[Slick87gn]

Krylon Fusion Satin Black. The GN is not a show car. I love the looks.

 

[rag231]

The best thing is that these will never have that "sagging, dip " look to them. The chrome plastic holds up better than the black plastic. Worst case scenario in a few years you may have to touch them up, but the shape will still be there.

 

[Slick87gn]

yes
sir................. The chrome piece is definitely built sturdy.

 

[haywire4130]

I gave mine a light glass beading (held them about 12" from the nozzle) made it quick and easy to get the inner contours. Wiped with acetone and used vht satin black epoxy paint. Good prep is more important than expensive paint