[67gtospud]

I'm going to do a light bead blast on the tail light housings I bought from Andre and am wondering what color I should paint the inside? ( the area that reflects the light)

[fyrffytr1]

It may not be "correct" but I painted mine with a rattle can of Chrome paint.

[GT182]

Spud, try the walnut media as it will do less harm to the parts. Not sure how it will work with rust, but I do know it's great for paint removal without hurting metal.

[67gtospud]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

It may not be "correct" but I painted mine with a rattle can of Chrome paint.

I was thinking that I would do this but wanted to make sure itd be reflective enough.

Originally Posted by GT182

Spud, try the walnut media as it will do less harm to the parts. Not sure how it will work with rust, but I do know it's great for paint removal without hurting metal.

the housings really arent rusty, just arent very clean looking. I have access to plastic bead at work too that I can use.

[Jeff Hamlin]

I have tried a few different paints on the inner housings,
I ended up using flat white and am very happy with the ones I have done.
They lights seem brighter and the red lens' really glow.
You might give it a try.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by 67gtospud

I have access to plastic bead at work too that I can use.

Plastic should work ok too. I was saying walnut as I've been using it to get the paint off a set of '79 WS Snowflake wheels and clean them up. No metal damage at all. Plastic 'might' be safer on thinner metals.

[miragesmack67]

I have not done it but have seen many threads on the different boards I am on. ALL that have painted theirs WHITE have ALL said it made the lights much brighter.