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Sidemarkers
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by silverjimm
I see some cars with clear looking lenses on the front bumper .
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
ahhh...those aren't EUROspec...those are TAIWAN spec...
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Sidemarkers
I just want to thank Drex again for practically giving me his pair of OEM sidemarkers.
Last night I bought the cans of spray from hobby people and smoked em...
I originally had the "taiwan spec" clear side markers with silver bulbs (that light amber).
I just wanted to give it a try since it was a cheap mod.
Below are some comparison pics... (after a wash and fresh coat of NXT
)
Last night I bought the cans of spray from hobby people and smoked em...
I originally had the "taiwan spec" clear side markers with silver bulbs (that light amber).
I just wanted to give it a try since it was a cheap mod.
Below are some comparison pics... (after a wash and fresh coat of NXT
)
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looks good, remember to clear coat them though (the smoke may fade in time) soon. and I suggest something to lower the car. There's a fender that I can put my head under to keep dry when it rains. <-- someone told me this once, was it one of you?
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Originally Posted by mig888
looks good, remember to clear coat them though (the smoke may fade in time) soon. and I suggest something to lower the car. There's a fender that I can put my head under to keep dry when it rains. <-- someone told me this once, was it one of you?
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I did clearcoat them, although I may need to redo the other side b/c I think I missed the edges...
as for the fender... yeah, I need to lower, but I think I may wait until I get new rims, or I may just trade in my car sooner than later...
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
lol, thanks!
I did clearcoat them, although I may need to redo the other side b/c I think I missed the edges...
as for the fender... yeah, I need to lower, but I think I may wait until I get new rims, or I may just trade in my car sooner than later...
I did clearcoat them, although I may need to redo the other side b/c I think I missed the edges...
as for the fender... yeah, I need to lower, but I think I may wait until I get new rims, or I may just trade in my car sooner than later...
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Originally Posted by mig888
Wow, trading it in already? YHPM.
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I think I'm gonna stick with the smoked...
Here are some night shots and the smoked are actually functional.
The first are the clears at night (with no flash), the second is the smoked ones with no flash, and the third one is the smoked one with a flash--you can see that they actually reflect still.
Here are some night shots and the smoked are actually functional.
The first are the clears at night (with no flash), the second is the smoked ones with no flash, and the third one is the smoked one with a flash--you can see that they actually reflect still.
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hey nlpamg those side lights look greatt
i have the same car as you and i was wondering how much we can lower these cars ?? like at what point do u think it would look nicee. i was think of lowering mine about 2 inches .. u htink that would be good??
i have the same car as you and i was wondering how much we can lower these cars ?? like at what point do u think it would look nicee. i was think of lowering mine about 2 inches .. u htink that would be good??
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Thanks guys!
And, just to clear up any confusion (which I think there is), the pics are NOT photoshopped. They are ACTUAL pics of the smoked sidemarkers installed. I smoked the sidemarkers the day before, then I took pics of my car with the clear markers (for the before comparison pic) and then installed the smoked sidemarkers and took pics (without moving my car) with the new smoked sidemarkers. Thus, it gives the illusion that it is a p-shop, but it's not...
M230K, I'm not sure, what I'd personally like to do is just keep the rear stock, but even out the front fender gap... I know quite a few 05's have lowered their cars with different coilovers and springs, so if you go to the official c-class post, that should be a good start.
And, just to clear up any confusion (which I think there is), the pics are NOT photoshopped. They are ACTUAL pics of the smoked sidemarkers installed. I smoked the sidemarkers the day before, then I took pics of my car with the clear markers (for the before comparison pic) and then installed the smoked sidemarkers and took pics (without moving my car) with the new smoked sidemarkers. Thus, it gives the illusion that it is a p-shop, but it's not...
M230K, I'm not sure, what I'd personally like to do is just keep the rear stock, but even out the front fender gap... I know quite a few 05's have lowered their cars with different coilovers and springs, so if you go to the official c-class post, that should be a good start.
Last edited by nlpamg; Sep 25, 2005 at 04:33 AM.
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I'd chose the clear side markers. Your car looks very, very nice with the fresh NXT.
The reason I like the clear is that it continues the line of the chrome strip in the side moulding. It also matches the wheel color better. The rims are exceptionally clean and the clear markers look clean also.
Something about the "smoke" look that appears dirty to me. Like I want to get a rag and spiff it up.
The reason I like the clear is that it continues the line of the chrome strip in the side moulding. It also matches the wheel color better. The rims are exceptionally clean and the clear markers look clean also.
Something about the "smoke" look that appears dirty to me. Like I want to get a rag and spiff it up.
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My thought... Clear looks better on the light colored cars...
SMOKED on the dark color cars.
I put franks tinted side markers on my coupe, i get a lot of positive comments, but its a steep contrast on a white car. So i think i will set out for clears soon.
ALSO... IF anyone from So Cal (n.S.D.) could point me in the direction for the tint spray for the tail lights, it would be appreciated.
Places i've checked so far:
Micheals art store
Pep Boys
Kragen
Home Depot
Target
SMOKED on the dark color cars.
I put franks tinted side markers on my coupe, i get a lot of positive comments, but its a steep contrast on a white car. So i think i will set out for clears soon.
ALSO... IF anyone from So Cal (n.S.D.) could point me in the direction for the tint spray for the tail lights, it would be appreciated.
Places i've checked so far:
Micheals art store
Pep Boys
Kragen
Home Depot
Target
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
I think I'm gonna stick with the smoked...
Here are some night shots and the smoked are actually functional.
Here are some night shots and the smoked are actually functional.
I have a light colored car (brilliant silver), therefore, I have clears on. It blends in pretty well. At the same time, it's functional at night and still reflects amber. Euros strips is not on my priority list at this time. Money going to non-automobile expenses.
Last edited by NO_WUR_E; Sep 26, 2005 at 01:44 PM.
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Thanks for the opinions and compliments guys!
Yeah, I wanted to keep them functional as well, that's why I thought smoking would be the best option--they still have the look, but still work.
I wasn't really a fan of the Euro strips, but now, I'm starting to feel them a lot more... But, I'm in the same boat, they're not really a priority at this time and this "mod" cost me less than $15 to do.
I was thinking along the same lines about the chrome strip. It does look kind of awkward, that's another reason why I was thinking impact strips, but then again, I would lose the functionality, and money.
I got the paint from Hobby People (they have stores in West LA across from Westside Pavillion and in Hawthorne).
Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Definitely smoked. With a black car, the side markers go unnoticable during the day. At night, it sounds like you want it to be functional too. If you don't care about functionality, then hide the bulbs like Frank did with his car. just my 2 cents. There's always euro strips, but as you know it will cost you $.
I have a light colored car (brilliant silver), therefore, I have clears on. It blends in pretty well. At the same time, it's functional at night and still reflects amber. Euros strips is not on my priority list at this time. Money going to non-automobile expenses.
I have a light colored car (brilliant silver), therefore, I have clears on. It blends in pretty well. At the same time, it's functional at night and still reflects amber. Euros strips is not on my priority list at this time. Money going to non-automobile expenses.
I wasn't really a fan of the Euro strips, but now, I'm starting to feel them a lot more... But, I'm in the same boat, they're not really a priority at this time and this "mod" cost me less than $15 to do.
Originally Posted by Moviela
I'd chose the clear side markers. Your car looks very, very nice with the fresh NXT.
The reason I like the clear is that it continues the line of the chrome strip in the side moulding. It also matches the wheel color better. The rims are exceptionally clean and the clear markers look clean also.
Something about the "smoke" look that appears dirty to me. Like I want to get a rag and spiff it up.
The reason I like the clear is that it continues the line of the chrome strip in the side moulding. It also matches the wheel color better. The rims are exceptionally clean and the clear markers look clean also.
Something about the "smoke" look that appears dirty to me. Like I want to get a rag and spiff it up.
Originally Posted by Justinius7
My thought... Clear looks better on the light colored cars...
SMOKED on the dark color cars.
I put franks tinted side markers on my coupe, i get a lot of positive comments, but its a steep contrast on a white car. So i think i will set out for clears soon.
ALSO... IF anyone from So Cal (n.S.D.) could point me in the direction for the tint spray for the tail lights, it would be appreciated.
Places i've checked so far:
Micheals art store
Pep Boys
Kragen
Home Depot
Target
SMOKED on the dark color cars.
I put franks tinted side markers on my coupe, i get a lot of positive comments, but its a steep contrast on a white car. So i think i will set out for clears soon.
ALSO... IF anyone from So Cal (n.S.D.) could point me in the direction for the tint spray for the tail lights, it would be appreciated.
Places i've checked so far:
Micheals art store
Pep Boys
Kragen
Home Depot
Target
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Phil,
So that's what you did with them...I'm impressed. Hobby People, huh? The one accross from Westside Pavillion?...LOL...That's a trip. Did the same thing back in the day with taillights that had orange indicators. We would paint the orange section of our taillights w/ Candy Apple Red hobby paint and cover it with 3 or 4 coats of clear coat!...Oh, the memories.
Anyways, I think the smoked with the orange lens looks good and functional. I don't know if it was just the picture, but it looked like the Black paint made the color look a little more Red than Orange when the sidemarkers were lit up. Be very careful with that. Red light near the front of a car is a "no-no" and it could be more attention getting than you want. I'd do this for my car too, but since it's blue, it won't look as good on my car being "smoked".
Otherwise, it looks good. Sell your clear sidemarkers. I'm sure there are a few newbies on here who still need some.
So that's what you did with them...I'm impressed. Hobby People, huh? The one accross from Westside Pavillion?...LOL...That's a trip. Did the same thing back in the day with taillights that had orange indicators. We would paint the orange section of our taillights w/ Candy Apple Red hobby paint and cover it with 3 or 4 coats of clear coat!...Oh, the memories.
Anyways, I think the smoked with the orange lens looks good and functional. I don't know if it was just the picture, but it looked like the Black paint made the color look a little more Red than Orange when the sidemarkers were lit up. Be very careful with that. Red light near the front of a car is a "no-no" and it could be more attention getting than you want. I'd do this for my car too, but since it's blue, it won't look as good on my car being "smoked".
Otherwise, it looks good. Sell your clear sidemarkers. I'm sure there are a few newbies on here who still need some.
