Lights

[snrusnak]

no worries, I won't get to it anytime soon anyway. I appreciate it.

 

[rigger4343]

I just did a search on google and found this stuff. Anybody try it?

http://www.brandsport.com/vhtp-sp453.html?cmp=fwgs2011&gclid=CIej1cad_rMCFYKK4AodomsAwA

Not sure how reflective it really would be but it says it is high heat.

 

[snrusnak]

That looks like it might work. I think anything rated for ~300 deg F or higher would hold up(just guessing that lights get to about ~150-200 deg F). Silver is supposedly the best reflector.

 

[wolfo68]

Yea, the VHT stuff works great. that's what I did my bike in and I never had any wear.

I hadn't seen that one until now, thanks.

That looks about the same as the gallon stuff, less of a heat rating though.

 

[snrusnak]

I think I'll give that stuff a try. I'll pick some up soon and post back. I'll keep trying different products until I find something that works lol. The only thing questionable about that IMO is the "translucent" comment...

 

[wolfo68]

I believe that is referring to the paint being a 2 in 1 mixture. Depending on which one you get they don't require a clear coat.

 

[snrusnak]

Do they make high heat clear coat?

I'd think it'd only help with shine/reflectivity...

 

[jriffe108]

yes, use engine enamel clear. You can try polishing the reflector rather than painting. It appears to be aluminum, can you confirm?

 

[snrusnak]

It's plastic. I'd guess abs plastic but I'm not expert

 

[wolfo68]

Yep, the high heat clear coat comes for the ~500 range and the extra high heat that goes beyond that too.

 

[snrusnak]

I'm going to go to the store and see if they have that stuff on lunch. I'll give it a shot when I have time over the next few weeks, or maybe some better options will come up.

 

[snrusnak]

I stopped by advanced auto on lunch, didn't see that particular paint but did see the high heat clear. Haven't bought anything yet. I also saw some silver caliper paint(high heat) and some chrome paint(not high heat). I'd think the chrome would reflect the best but what do I know...

 

[rigger4343]

I have used high heat engine paint before to paint two stroke motors that was a pretty reflective silver color and was at just about every auto parts store for only a few bucks a can.

I wonder if just a bright silver high heat engine paint would work okay? I would think a chrome finnish would be best but if a good silver will work, guess it is the only other option. What do you guys think?

 

[rigger4343]

This is one I have used on motors and it is pretty reflective.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/rust-oleum-automotive-aerosol-engine-enamel-aluminum-12-oz--1031476

I found the caliper paint too and the heat reange is much higher on this one.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...per-paint/_/N-25yv?itemIdentifier=419011_0_0_

I know that engine paint above is pretty glossy and has a lot of metal flake in it. At least I think that is the same color that I used last time. I would know for sure if the can was in front of me.

 

[snrusnak]

Yeah that's the same caliper paint I saw. That rustoleum engine enamel looks good too. Decisions decisions...

 

[snrusnak]

Just to add to the info for painting the headlight buckets, I'm thinking of trying this(pending their response about how heat resistant it is):

http://www.motostorm.com/gpage11.html

http://www.7litre.org/plasticchrome.html

 

[snrusnak]

I've decided not to use that product above. My buddy who has spray equipment will not be able to do it. So this weekend I'll be doing a gloss black rattle can coat followed by a chrome rattle can quote. Hope it works. If not, at least it'll be cheap and I can redo it later. I just need my bike together pronto...

 

[heagachongoose]

It's plastic.  I'd guess abs plastic but I'm not expert

Yes they are just plastic and I'm almost positive they are abs too. My headlights were completely demolished a few months ago and instead of getting a low and high housing I just got two lows and removed the metal plate. They are the same housing like mentioned earlier. I actually removed the plates in both housings. That helps "lighten" things up lol

But if you do spray a non-high heat chrome finish and follow up with a high heat clear I would assume the chrome would bubble up under the clear and produce all sorts of nastiness in your lights. I've never tried that method but that's just what I would assume would happen? Who knows though. Try it lol