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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Question from Noob about orange in headlights

I have a new 2008 C300 and I would like to remove the orange in the headlight assembly. Can someone tell me how this is possible? Are the european versions possible to put in?

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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I used Sylvania Silverstars available from any major auto parts chain in the US. You couls also do a google search for stealth bulbs.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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No problem
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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or just spray it with silver high temp paint.
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Stealth Bulbs

Will give you this super clear look in the headlights. Much more clean/sexy


also they glow a very vibrant orange when lit up. Silver when unlit. Very nice.
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they're all just coated in the silver paint. Basically either you paint it yourself or you have someone else paint it for you, package it, and mark up the price.
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Originally Posted by lifo
I have a new 2008 C300 and I would like to remove the orange in the headlight assembly. Can someone tell me how this is possible? Are the european versions possible to put in?

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I think the US vehicle code calls for orange turn lights in front. It's a visibility concern.
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I think the US vehicle code calls for orange turn lights in front. It's a visibility concern.
Mine light up in amber.

Hey German-Hunger, I like your grille.
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Stealth Bulbs

Will give you this super clear look in the headlights. Much more clean/sexy


also they glow a very vibrant orange when lit up. Silver when unlit. Very nice.
Hey is that the site you got yours from? Yours looks nice bro. What bulb type is it?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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but hey AZN_300 if you paint it pure silver then won't the bulb not shine?

Thanks Derspeed

And micropower99 yep, they're called the stealth bulbs http://www.stealthauto.com/Products/...ALTHBULBS.aspx, apparently if you read down it says its coated by some fancy NASA stuff. But when they light up they are a REALLY nice ORANGE. as opposed to a weak yellowish amber.
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