Bobbywhacker 0 Posted May 17, 2005 this was supposed to be chrome effect, but I don't think any paint is ever going to be able to recreate the chrome effect. So far the paint has stood up very well.. I think it might make the lights slightly duller when turned on, but thats easily fixed with the uprated loom and some decent bulbs lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 17, 2005 Did mine nearly 2 years ago with black smoothrite and it's still black as black. I thought smoothrite would be hardcore enough to withstand heat and weathering etc and it's proving to be just that! Glad to see others have cottoned onto this cheap and easy mod. I never did like the big mass of chrome behind the glass....I like definition :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 17, 2005 yeah i think its great how it gives them definition. 8) i re-did them today with hammerite smooth and a brush,friggin shaky hands :lol: but theyre ok,i did the line too and it makes a massive difference when on the car! i forgot to get pics though! :oops: just off the car with/without the line painted. in fact i went mad and painted all up top,round the sides etc... neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted May 18, 2005 looks alot better.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 18, 2005 Good skills, looks really good. Subtle and simple. hmmm.....where's my paint brush! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 18, 2005 ok,i got pics of the end result now with line painted. im not taking the headlights out again! :lol: neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted May 18, 2005 That looks better mate 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted May 19, 2005 look great on a black car.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 19, 2005 cheers guys, tis a real easy and satisfying little mod. 8) ive got a pic of how to remove the lens etc for anyone wondering but p/buckets down at the mo and im on a diffarent pc,ill get pics up later. neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted May 19, 2005 looks good Gonna have to do this to mine when i get it on the road chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khurrado 0 Posted June 13, 2005 looking good mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 13, 2005 Riley, looks good mate. I met a bloke at a recent ClubGTI meet who blacked his using a permanent marker pen. Looked ok but dunno if it would last as he'd only just done it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted June 13, 2005 cheers,khurrado daves16v 8) go for it,looks wicked and pi$$ easy! :D neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis.be 0 Posted June 14, 2005 I have the same mod as shown in this topic. Great mod and cheap. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cnut 0 Posted June 14, 2005 worth a sticky i reckon :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted June 15, 2005 I've done the same too! Did it with a marker pen first...looked ok, but decided to do it properly and used some hammerite satin black! It's a good cheap mod! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub Style 0 Posted April 4, 2006 Just done mine too, also you know the metal plate in the centre the one that covers the headlamp bulb, how do u think it'd look in black ?, i was tempted to do it on mine but thought i'd leave it for when i get a spare light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted April 4, 2006 the metal plate in the centre the one that covers the headlamp bulb, how do u think it'd look in black ? interseting, mine need do-ing again! would this work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted April 4, 2006 Just done mine too, also you know the metal plate in the centre the one that covers the headlamp bulb, how do u think it'd look in black ?, i was tempted to do it on mine but thought i'd leave it for when i get a spare light did myn :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted April 5, 2006 Bally, got any pics handy mate?? only used marker pen last time and its looking a bit toss now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted April 5, 2006 Hammerite Smooth is the stuff to use ben. I tried marker pen first and it looked more purple than black! Not a great example but, http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/download.php?id=24185 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted April 5, 2006 triggermyson, cheers for that does look a lot better than mine, i have noticed that the black isnt as visible as it used to be, stop off in B&Q on the way home from work it is then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip 0 Posted April 6, 2006 i love this forum :D just put smoked lens's on the rear and of course said to the missis that all the front end lamps are clear etc :( ,pity i cant smoke'em :( and then i stumble across this thread 8) is it o.k to copy ya :?: :wink: would just give the front end the look im after :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted April 6, 2006 pip, you are the king of smileys! :) I don't think you'll be copying anyone! Loads of us have done it now, does look one helluva lot better IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted April 6, 2006 Click for mucho easy 'how to' tint corrado headlights :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
