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So is painting your shrouds a bad idea

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Redneckgeorgiaboy, Feb 21, 2013.

  1. Feb 21, 2013 at 12:58 AM
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    Redneckgeorgiaboy

    Redneckgeorgiaboy [OP] Member

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    So as the title states I was wondering if painting my shrouds I got from trs would be a bad idea...I've seen a few guys on here that have painted there's but I can't seem to find them anymore...
     
  2. Feb 21, 2013 at 1:14 AM
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    benbacher

    benbacher Purveyor of Fun Vendor

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    Mine are painted. Prep them right and they'll be fine.
     
  3. Feb 21, 2013 at 4:03 AM
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    Nightstr

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    Mine are tinted and they have held up good.
     
  4. Feb 21, 2013 at 4:50 AM
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    Redneckgeorgiaboy

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    Ok good cause I already painted them lol... Can't wait to install um now it's gunna look sick BHLM with fire orange shrouds
     
  5. Feb 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    Just make sure you let the paint cure some people have had issues with the paint curing once its sealed, I painted mine and havent had a problem, post up pics!
     
  6. Feb 21, 2013 at 10:52 AM
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    TacoCat

    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    Ive seen lots of guys paint them black. I am having mine painted SSM to match the truck, while the rest of the lights will be black. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out.
     
  7. Feb 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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    Redneckgeorgiaboy

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    Yea ill def post pics once I can do it... Can't work on my truck rite now cause I'm laid up from hand surgery, so the day I get out of this cast its on!
     

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