Golight spotlight painting: white -> black

[Maverick1701]

Quite a few of us like to run golights on our work/camping/4x4 rigs. I have noticed that used white golights are usually cheaper and more common on ebay. If you want to save some money vs buying a new black model...there is hope!!!

Several years ago I scored a killer deal on a new golight from west-marine (had some gift cards). Unfortunately they were sold of black...so I ended up with a white model. I ran it for several years on my black work truck (first an expedition then a patrol tahoe).
Well our new rigs will be here friday. I did not want to have a black truck, black headache rack, black tool box, and a big white golight on top. I decided to tear it apart and get it painted up.

The process was easy & simple...don't be scared. I broke down the light into its individual pieces, cleaned them up using soap and an old toothbrush (I had quite a time breaking up 6 years worth of west tx dirt/sand).

I ran three coats of rustoleum flat black enamel. It turned out GREAT!. I can't wait to see how it looks mounted on my new patrol pickup.

picture 1: all the pieces all cleaned (mostly) and ready for paint

picture 2: all painted up

picture 3/4: reassembled and looking fine!

 

[zetabird]

the trailer builder my friend works at uses these, i hadnt seen them untill then. i may try to buy one for him if i can find a place to mount it. cant wait to see how it works for you

 

[tommudd]

Those are great , found a good priced used one years ago but was all chrome .
Did same thing, tore it down and painted it black to match everything else.
They are great to have on a rig for sure

 

[Maverick1701]

the trailer builder my friend works at uses these, i hadnt seen them untill then. i may try to buy one for him if i can find a place to mount it. cant wait to see how it works for you

Thanks! Our new rides should be here tomorrow (friday). I LOVED it on my expedition & tahoe. I ended up using it more than the A-pillar spotlight.

Those are great , found a good priced used one years ago but was all chrome .
Did same thing, tore it down and painted it black to match everything else.
They are great to have on a rig for sure

agreed!!! Once I became accustomed to having it, I HATED losing it. I actually ended up using it more than the a-pillar spotlight.
the golight was a HUGE asset in the field.

 

[mep1811]

I just taped over the lens and sprayed mine with khaki camo spray paint.

 

[fullofdays]

been looking at mounting one of these golights on my roof rack. There are sooo many models. which ones are the best?

 

[Maverick1701]

been looking at mounting one of these golights on my roof rack. There are sooo many models. which ones are the best?

That is a tough question. That is like asking "what is the best oil?", "what is the best tire?", etc.
The answer is: it depends on what you value in an oil/tire/light/etc.

It depends on what you are looking for, how you will be mounting, and how you will be using it.
Some have hard-mount controllers (dash mount), some have wireless remotes, and some have both.
They also offer Halogen, LED, and HID bulb options.

Things I looked at when I chose my light:
price, pan/tilt speed, form factor, mounting options, controller options, beam angle, bulb replacement availability, warranty life, and candle-power.
Each light model has its own pros/cons. You will have to weigh each model based on which factors are important to you and make a decision.