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View Poll Results: Finish of black for the headlight pockets?
Gloss Back
5
29.41%
Satin Black
10
58.82%
Flat Black
2
11.76%
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Old 03-17-2004 | 07:01 PM
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headlight pockets?

Do you prefer:

GLOSS BLACK
SATIN BLACK
FLAT BLACK

Some may prefer body color but I've opted to go black again.
Old 03-17-2004 | 07:12 PM
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i voted gloss, but I light colored cars (even red) i prefer colored ones
Old 03-17-2004 | 08:27 PM
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GM Satin black. Gloss looks tacky and flat looks oxidized and bland.
Old 03-17-2004 | 10:49 PM
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I'd go with the Satin Black.
Old 03-17-2004 | 11:05 PM
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I went with gloss black,


I don't think many people do this to thier birds though. I think it looks cool.
Old 03-17-2004 | 11:52 PM
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Can't go wrong with Satin. It hides finger prints if it's touched, looks more expensive, looks original. If you paint'em gloss...you might as well paint the rest of your black window trim gloss black too....and that would look hideous! Satin or Semi-gloss all they way
Old 03-18-2004 | 12:40 AM
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did satin come from the factory?
Old 03-18-2004 | 01:05 AM
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i was wanting to paint around my headlights too, whats the best way to do that w/o getting streak marks from a brush and i dont think i could get my hands on an airbrush, where would i get the paint too?
Old 03-18-2004 | 01:44 AM
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Originally posted by 25THRSS
did satin come from the factory?
some did, its either colored or satin. I think gloss looks ok on lighter colors.. white, silver etc but I would definately go with satin on your car... for the record I prefer colored tho
Old 03-18-2004 | 11:37 AM
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just use spray paint man......make sure to mask everything. Spray paint is the easiest way.....make sure the pockets are clean....and not slick......you'll probably have to sand them down so the paint will stick
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