cowl covers and headlights

[eliyarbrough]

I will need a new one though! I can't describe what up with it though! I've typed it about 7 times, and erased it all. It is just looking 13 years old, I guess!

 

[fixthedoor]

Whoa saweet! Nice pull Onyx.
Mine is also warped slightly which I could probably fix, but I might pick up a used/new one for $50 if it's in good shape.

 

[OnyxCobra]

You got it man, just trying to help.



On a side note, anyone ever paint their cowl panel or mirrors with a rattle can? How'd it come out?

 

[5litrarag]

You got it man, just trying to help.



On a side note, anyone ever paint their cowl panel or mirrors with a rattle can? How'd it come out?

Why paint 'em? Because they are faded a bit?

if so, use a little deoxidizer on them...it'll bring them back like nothing you've ever seen. I found out about this by accident and beleive me, I was shocked.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Of course they are a little old looking, and i can make them shine up really good. I just want them to match the paint on the car is all, I wanted to get them painted but if i can do it myself and make it look good then i will.

 

[5litrarag]

Of course they are a little old looking, and i can make them shine up really good. I just want them to match the paint on the car is all, I wanted to get them painted but if i can do it myself and make it look good then i will.

I see what you're saying.... :thumb:

 

[96cobra_12]

You got it man, just trying to help.



On a side note, anyone ever paint their cowl panel or mirrors with a rattle can? How'd it come out?

I painted my cowl and mirrors with Dupli-color Semi-gloss Black trim paint. Came out just like new. make sure you do a little sanding cause the stock stuff doesn't like paint.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Thanks for the advice. I really want it to match the rest of the car, so gloss black. Whether i paint it with gloss black or base coat/clear coat i don't really care as long as it comes out nice. I just don't know how good rattle can can look.

 

[94darkhorse]

You got it man, just trying to help.



On a side note, anyone ever paint their cowl panel or mirrors with a rattle can? How'd it come out?

I'd say primer them first. That is what I plan on doing when I do mine. As you know the factory horizontals look faded after the years, this should help keep the paint better.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Yeah I'd definitely sand the parts and prime them, just not sure if i should use a flat black and clear it or just use a 1 step gloss black. I don't have much experience with spray paints...

 

[96cobra_12]

Thanks for the advice. I really want it to match the rest of the car, so gloss black. Whether i paint it with gloss black or base coat/clear coat i don't really care as long as it comes out nice. I just don't know how good rattle can can look.

Try www.automotivetouchup.com/. You give them your stock paint code and they mix you a spray can of basecoat. I bought paint to do my taillights (Teal Met) and it matched perfectly. They also sell a Plastic Parts Adhesion Promoter that you should use if your painting plastic. You'll need Primer, Base and then Clear.

 

[gt96stang]

Blue oval industries sells the smoked lights too only I think theirs have amber markers inside. Its basically what the new edge smoked lights would be if they came on our cars.

wrong.. there is nothing amber other than the bulbs inside BOI lights..