Has anyone ever painted their headlight trim rings black? Photos?

[DeloreanJoshQ]

Has anyone ever painted their headlight trim rings black?

If so do you have any photos?

The trim rings are the only chrome pieces on the car I believe....

I saw pics of the gold Delorean and the trim rings on it were gold plated...

Just curious what it would look like...

Josh Q

[Mark D]

I've never seen any photos of the trim rings painted black... I imagine it would look kinda strange. Maybe someone here would photoshop a pic for you if you don't have the capability to.

The stock trim pieces are stainless so they match the rest of the car well in my opinion.

[Michael]

I saw one that had them painted and it really looked good. If you ask me, the "old school" bare look doesn't look right on the Delorean and it really ties the front end together with all the black that's already there.

You would think it would not be that noticeable since they are so small. When I first saw a pic with them, I noticed something looked different about it, but I couldn't put my finger on it. The headlights for some reason looked better, and the front end just looked sleek. Remember the mid 90's Pontiac Grand Prix? Those small sealed beam lights look pretty good and its kind of the same effect. The only thing about it is it would be very vulnerable to rock chips unless you properly prepped them with the right primer.

[Rich W]

Hmmm ... powder-coating might be a good option to try on these parts.

However, a flat black may be difficult to keep clean (remove bugs, etc.)

Gloss Black would be, well, too glossy. Maybe a Satin Black finish?

[johan900]

I have painted my headlight trim rings. I think it looks really great and i would not go back to have them in bare stainless again. Just use a primer so the paint will attach to the stainless steel

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[Domi]

Just curious, what is the device in front of the headlight?
A system to wash the headlight?

[Morpheus]

Could you maybe post a close-up picture of them?

[Nicholas R]

I'm not sure... I kind of feel the same way about this as I do the dark grey rims. It may sound good but in the end it just looks like they're dirty and need washed.

[john 05141]

My first tought was original in SS is much nicer, but I have to admit it does look darn good. The picture is taken in poor evening light, I'd like to see some better pictures because I might do that too (next winter)
the "device" in from of the lights are probably headlight cleaners.

Another question; the antenna, is that a fixed mast?

John

[Victor]

The lenses look more recessed that way _ somewhat like the prototype D.