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sethkestenbaum · 06-23-2015, 11:15 AM

Do the sockets on the headlight bar get painted? I am uncertain if I should leave these areas unpainted. What is "correct"?

Mitch//pa · 06-23-2015, 11:21 AM

leave the inside of the mounting cups on the bar unpainted so the headlights will have a good ground to light

CarlG · 06-23-2015, 11:52 AM

I had the whole thing powder coated and then run an extra wire for the ground.

Kevin in NJ · 06-23-2015, 11:58 AM

The ground paths need to be carefully thought out.

The path from the frame to the head light socket must be clear. Keep in mind that the 4 pads where the bolts are should be clear of paint too as well as the mating surfaces on the fenders and the bracket.

J Franklin · 06-23-2015, 12:24 PM

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I paint the bar and bucket cups and then clean to bare metal where the lock washers and nuts fasten. I also clean where the bolts and nuts fasten the bar to the fenders.

06-23-2015, 11:15 AM	#1
sethkestenbaum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 632	headlight bar paint Do the sockets on the headlight bar get painted? I am uncertain if I should leave these areas unpainted. What is "correct"? __________________ Seth Kestenbaum www.oldcarroadtrip.com

06-23-2015, 11:21 AM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: headlight bar paint leave the inside of the mounting cups on the bar unpainted so the headlights will have a good ground to light

06-23-2015, 11:52 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: headlight bar paint I had the whole thing powder coated and then run an extra wire for the ground. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

06-23-2015, 11:58 AM	#4
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: headlight bar paint The ground paths need to be carefully thought out. The path from the frame to the head light socket must be clear. Keep in mind that the 4 pads where the bolts are should be clear of paint too as well as the mating surfaces on the fenders and the bracket.

06-23-2015, 12:24 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,369	Re: headlight bar paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I paint the bar and bucket cups and then clean to bare metal where the lock washers and nuts fasten. I also clean where the bolts and nuts fasten the bar to the fenders.