i sprayed mine too cos i had some chrome paint laying around. it looks a lot better but doesn't really light up the road any better than before i did it. i'm getting some cash together to get some off ebay. i might do this since the rest of my lights are in good nick. good article

they got all the special effect paints, glow in the dark pearl, and a wholoe lot of other stuff, their products were used on a murcielago to make it all chrome

the tyc coppies still have the same problem as the genuin ones in that the chrome burns off over time...

Just a warning with spraying the headlights, on the chrome paint it says not to expose it to temperatures over 50* Celcius. Im sure it will get alot hotter than that... That being a given, i sprayed mine...but chucked a clear coat of heat resistant (650*) paint over the top. They look a million times better than they did, and if they melt...they melt.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dimebag Just a warning with spraying the headlights, on the chrome paint it says not to expose it to temperatures over 50* Celcius. Im sure it will get alot hotter than that... That being a given, i sprayed mine...but chucked a clear coat of heat resistant (650*) paint over the top. They look a million times better than they did, and if they melt...they melt. Any pics? Sounds like a cheap option..

i remember getting the chrome refelctors for about 30 bucks each (stuff ebay, any thing for VL calais seem to be overpriced) from a wrecker who dealt with new aftermarket stuff, changed the old dull ones over, kept the GMH glass covers (giving them a really good inside out clean) and they look like a new original original set

Quote: Originally Posted by vlcalais8 i remember getting the chrome refelctors for about 30 bucks each (stuff ebay, any thing for VL calais seem to be overpriced) from a wrecker who dealt with new aftermarket stuff, changed the old dull ones over, kept the GMH glass covers (giving them a really good inside out clean) and they look like a new original original set Cool, I didn't know you could buy just the reflectors. I don't care what anyone says though, I've saved (and made!) so much on ebay it's not funny. Just tread wisely thats all Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Any more info on this Alsa paint ? where can you get it from etc ?

Before and after shots....

farrrrk that....... the headlights ate the intercooler!

good write up mate might give it a go Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

has anybody had problems with the headlight sitting a bit low. im not sure if its just me but my aftermarket lights seem to sit pretty low you can see the clips that hold the glass to the light.

huh.. i haven't seen that before but i know a lot of the time peoples front apron isn't straight and there are all sorts of gaps between lights and the metal... i just did a quicker swap of the gmh lense onto a set of new tys headlights. easy job and the results are awesome.

yeah i did mine tonight also. one of my lights was rusty inside - MUCH better now

Quote: Originally Posted by vlwagz has anybody had problems with the headlight sitting a bit low. im not sure if its just me but my aftermarket lights seem to sit pretty low you can see the clips that hold the glass to the light. a little bit but if you have all the screws they are alright. mine are depo brand

Hey mate. Good thread I have done the same as you. much better once I changed the reflectors over.

btw.. dont try polish your reflectors doesnt work

right you are...I made that mistake too lol

Quote: Originally Posted by MaD_WoG btw.. dont try polish your reflectors doesnt work Same l used windex to clean the reflectors and the chrome came straight off but lucky GMH had stock back then bought 4 pairs Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

lol isnt alsa paint hard to find in aust or dont sell it in aust anymore? and its like $200 for 1 litre. right?