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  • Recommended paint for whistler mod?

    Hey all,

    I'm planning on doing the whistler mod to my headlights this weekend. What black spray paint would you recommend for the best results? I read the cardomain "how-to" page, but I don't believe it gave a brand.

    Thanks, Joe

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    Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

    Use something that works with plastic. Krylon Fusion is one example; most brands have a formula designed for plastic use. I would probably use the SEM 3 step cleaner/adhesion promotor/paint process but that's just me. Satin black will get you a factory 'new plastic' look. I've never actually seen the whistler mod in person so I can't say what most people use, but if I were to do it, I'd use satin black. Flat might look alright as well, but I think gloss would probably look cheesy. (again, haven't seen it in person so I can't say for sure, but headlights that come from the factory have the equivalent of satin black)
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    • #3
      Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

      Yeah, my thread is running around here somewhere. Just did it monday.

      I sanded with 1000 grit dry, blew it off with a compressor, and then hit it with a few light coats of Krylon Fusion.

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      • #4
        Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

        Anyone ever seen whistler mod in different colors? I've seen black and white but am curious how blue would look.

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          Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

          I've seen red and blue and a weird green i believe. Wasn't a fan of any of them.
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            Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

            Body colored whistlers don't look to good, IMO.

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              Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

              I don't want body colored, My car is two-tone silver/gunmetal with blue pin-striping, i was contemplating blue to match the pin-stripes

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              • #8
                Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

                At the risk of sounding harsh, that would look absolutely horrible. Do gunmetal if you want to be different.
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                  Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

                  i actually think body colored would look pretty sick, kinda like c6's, maybe? idk
                  but any accent color would probably look bad like schlotzky says

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                  • #10
                    Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

                    Originally posted by TheGr8Schlotzky View Post
                    At the risk of sounding harsh, that would look absolutely horrible. Do gunmetal if you want to be different.
                    That is an amazing idea that I hadn't even considered...

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                      Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

                      use vht high temp engine enamel in flat black. it is the best for the application hands down.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Recommended paint for whistler mod?

                        I just used krylon gloss black, gave it about 4 coats and it came out great.
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