Awasome Paint For Outside Light Fixtures References. Video of the day step 2 remove the screws from the mounting plate of the exterior light fixture. Tape off any parts that don’t need painted such as where the light bulb get screwed in and where the wires are located.

Here’s an old picture of the front of our home, see how the exterior lights just don’t fit in, and they are dirty with very faded black paint. Use a high sheen paint if you want a brighter look. Tape off the parts of the fixture you don’t want to paint, like the cord, decorative pieces, glass or switches.
