"Blacking out" Paint, Anodize or Powder Coat?

[Yukonranger]

What do people here use to color gas caps, gas cap and trunk levers and wheels black? Powder? Anodizing? Regular urathane paint?

Also Shelby recently had a car with blacked out tail lights, how is THAT done?

Thanks for any information you might provide!

Mike

 

[RALPHIE]

An anodize will fade over time - especially in the sun. I would recommend powder coating or paint.

 

[shelbyelite]

We do the smoke the lights here IN-HOUSE. Its a service we offer. Many people on the forum have had us do this. You can ask them how they like it. (pa2unia, shadowman, etc). If you would like to get it done, give me a call and I will give you a quote.
Cant wait to see your project!

 

[pe2unia]

We do the smoke the lights here IN-HOUSE. Its a service we offer. Many people on the forum have had us do this. You can ask them how they like it. (pa2unia, shadowman, etc). If you would like to get it done, give me a call and I will give you a quote.
Cant wait to see your project!

First class job on mine!!!! Love the look:thumbsup

 

[Yukonranger]

Thanks Shelby, I will probably send you the lights but it won't be until the snow starts flying!

I assume that the process is to spray a mixture of black and clear paint?

 

[Beach-GT]

The blackout spray for darkening lights is all over ebay in spray cans.

 

[shelbyelite]

The blackout spray for darkening lights is all over ebay in spray cans.

DEFINATLY NOT THE SAME PROCESS!!!!!!! :frown

 

[BlackICE]

The blackout spray for darkening lights is all over ebay in spray cans.

Try at your own risk. Price some replacement lights before you paint your own. If you get them too dark, or uneven on color you must start again with new pieces.

 

[Shadowman]

The blackout spray for darkening lights is all over ebay in spray cans.

You will regret it.......... it has been around for many many years and it creates a mess

Shelby and his team have it down to a science; awesome work.

Shadowman

 

[SYCO GT]

An anodize will fade over time - especially in the sun. I would recommend powder coating or paint.

I have Dinan Jongbloed Racing custom forged wheels on the Mini S, and the anodized centers have faded. Plus, the car is stored indoors (but driven daily).