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My outside house lights were good at 2 things: producing blinding light and scaring the neighbors with their hideous 1980's styling. I knew something had to be done, but if your like me, you wont want to spend much cash, and you'll try to salvage what you can.
No problem!
All you need is some rattle can, and 3 or 4 hours. When you done you'll have an outside light that you and your neighbors will love.
Needed:
~Old lights(der!)
~Spray on glass etching $10
~Rust-Oleum Primer $5
~Rust-Oleum Flat Black Paint(or whatever you want for a finish) $5
~Bucket, Water, Car Wash Soap, Towels
~Drop Cloth
Project Time:
~3 to 4 Hours
No problem!
All you need is some rattle can, and 3 or 4 hours. When you done you'll have an outside light that you and your neighbors will love.
Needed:
~Old lights(der!)
~Spray on glass etching $10
~Rust-Oleum Primer $5
~Rust-Oleum Flat Black Paint(or whatever you want for a finish) $5
~Bucket, Water, Car Wash Soap, Towels
~Drop Cloth
Project Time:
~3 to 4 Hours
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Signing UpStep 1Disassemble
This step is very straight forward assuming you have some mechanical skills. If you don't, reconsider committing to this project.
TURN OFF THE POWER and remove the light from its wall. break down the light as much as possible, and be sure not to lose any screws or nuts.
I had to use a shop vac to suck all the bugs and spider webs out of the lights.
Remove as much debris as possible to prepare for washing.
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i did this to my front light. i had rust on mine so when after cleaning it, I scrubbed off all the rust with fine steel wool, then used a rust treatment primer.
I didn't do the glass etching. that's a nice touch. I don't like seeing the curly light bulb.