I've been trying to fix my Discovery. I finally received the part that goes under the headlight. It needs to be painted though... Has anyone painted a replacement part for the Discovery before? I have painted two different vehicles before but I am still curious to know what others have done.

 

Replacement parts, No grills, bumpers tail light guards, raised dull looking parts, Yes

 

How did you do it? How did it turn out?

 

I swapped out my busted grill with a salvage one from a green Disco. Painted that bottom color matched portion with automotive rattle can black from Advance Auto Parts, looks great. I believe the two parts you have are the units that hold the base of the grille in place. I just passed up two of those (grey - unpainted) in the salavge yard - how much did you spend for them?

 

It was $35. I think I paid $48 shipped with taxes. Did you see a grill? I need a grill.... I need a lot of things.

 

I painted the headlight finisher on my Epsom green truck to match. Came out WAY better than I expected. Forrest green rattle can from autozone and 2-3 coats of clear coat.

The passenger headlight finisher here was rattle can to match.

 

I really like using products from Automotivetouchup.com Touch Up Paint, Aerosol Spray Paint and Paint Touch Up Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup | 888-710-5192 They match colors perfectly. I have also used their aerosol cans. They usual special nozzle that mimics using a spray gun. I had bought Porsche GT3 green from them and sprayed my s2000. I also had used their aerosol cans for touch ups. It came out really good.

 

if you use a piece of Styrofoam you can paint the screws standing up

 

that paint came out really nice by the way