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Black 3B Headlight Rings

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by WILLYWHEELER, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. Apr 16, 2007
    WILLYWHEELER

    WILLYWHEELER Just Empty Every Pocket

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    Where can I find some? I see them all the time!
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2007
    Bill F

    Bill F Finally running

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    Sand yours down and paint them black
     
    Bill F, Apr 16, 2007
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    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    I wouldn't sand them, I'd just paint them. That way, if/when you decide you don't really like the paint after all, you'll still have good chrome underneath.
     
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    Bill F

    Bill F Finally running

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    paint wont stick to the chrome very well unless you sand it first
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2007
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    :iagree:
    willfull defacing of chrome should be outlawed :D
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    I've always heard & believed that but a few years ago when we got Putt we painted the logos on the hub caps with some leftover body paint. It was 2 part poly & it will indeed stick to chrome, Very Well, it just *will*not* come off.

    Ever.

    Even if you want it too :(.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 16, 2007
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    CJ-X

    CJ-X Member

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    Hmmmm. "If it don't go chrome it!"

    Maybe he has to paint it because it goes so well!:)
     
    CJ-X, Apr 16, 2007
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    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

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    Chrome don't get ya home.
     
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  9. Apr 17, 2007
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    On the race Jeep I just scuffed them lightly and painted them. worked good. Like your avatar. Happen to know the guy who owns that Jeep. Built the front axle in it. Owned by Tom Telford, now retired engineer for Warn Industries. Nickmil
     
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  10. Apr 17, 2007
    WILLYWHEELER

    WILLYWHEELER Just Empty Every Pocket

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    I am just not a very big fan of chrome. To flashy. I have a harley without an inch of chrome on it if that tells you anything. But mainly my rings have dips them and need a face lift. All the Flatties ive seen that paint theirs look really good so thats what I am gona go with. Thanks for all the help.

    Yea I actually scanned the picture out of fourwheelparts and put it on photoshop. Its a very nice 3b.
     
    WILLYWHEELER, Apr 17, 2007
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  11. Apr 17, 2007
    mike starck

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    Try the automotive paint store .they sell e body trim black that is self etching and is the right flatness (is that a word? )i painted the w/s on my boat (alum.) and it's still on there.
    mike s.
     
    mike starck, Apr 17, 2007
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    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    :shock: Blasphemy!
     
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  13. Apr 18, 2007
    WILLYWHEELER

    WILLYWHEELER Just Empty Every Pocket

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    RAT is the only way to go..i like riding and wheeling to much to spend so much time polishing chrome and keepin stuff clean..so i just go black and let it be
     
    WILLYWHEELER, Apr 18, 2007
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  14. Apr 20, 2007
    KAGPW

    KAGPW New Member

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    If interested , I have an extra set of I believe CJ2A headlight rings, the chrome isnt perfect , But perfect for Painting ... I could take some pics to be sure if they are what you need , They look identical to the ones in your 3B "Mystery Jeep/Willys" post .... yours for $10 plus shipping .... ( I used the mounts and headlight hold down rings for my GPW, didnt like the look of the big chrome outer ring , so I just have them sittin around ...) ...

    PM me ...

    Ill get new pics of my GPW ...Its Black on black on black ..... ( some pics on my nissan site ..)
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2007
    KAGPW, Apr 20, 2007
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