I sanded the face and top side of the rails as much as I could get my fingers into. I also did the entire top portion of the grille

 

Duplicolor Bumper Coating is what I used...in the black (I forget the exact color name but there is only one black)

I'll try to get some different pics up this week.

Thanks guys

 

hmmm...i might just do this too...my caskyline grill colormatched DG has little rock chips...i'll find the time and sand mine down too...hopefully it will turn out as good as yours papa...lol

 

Papa. when you do the headlights, can any clouding in the INSIDE of the lense be cleaned? Or no way?

 

I haven't done a set yet that has the clouding in the inside but I have seen someone on the boards (might of been G35lin) do some sort of etching on the inside. Not sure what was used to remove it though..sorry.

I would first try the usual Plastix then maybe move onto something more abrasive if that didnt work. There are some other chemicals sold online that are suppose to work well for headlight restoration. All are for removing the cloudiness specifically from the outside though.

 

Hey man I am in no rush. I wouldn't mind being the guniea pig to it!!! Trust me, I'm sure it would come out better than you, me, or anything could imagine. Let me know, I'll be down for it whenever!!

 

great job, im looking to go matte black as well.. the gloss black shows to much scratches on the clear coat..

by the way whats that spray handle ? where to buy ?

 

also did you paint your headlights yourself ?

 

Chris..I'll let you know

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Duplicolor Bumper Coating is the name, I got it at Kragen Auto Parts by my house. Spray handle?

I worked on my headlights with a couple of friends but have done a set on my own and am doing another set on my own this weekend. I'll post pics of that set early next week or Sunday night.

 

ok cool, im looking to paint mines.. should i get a spare and practice ? how easy is it to take apart the headlights ?

 

No, you dont need a spare set....you can DIY. Read through this thread. There are also other threads out there on this subject.

PM me if you have questions from there.

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/193262-headlight-work-matte-black-cleared.html

 

No clear coat? How well will just the paint hold up?

 

very clean great job

 

if your going for matte black theres no need for clear coat.

 

Thanks guys