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Lights leaking behind painted reflectors?

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Old 09-27-2009, 10:58 PM
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Lights leaking behind painted reflectors?
anyone with painted reflectors have this problem?
I see light on the edge of the painted reflectors because the reflectors don't sit 100% flush to the bumper..
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Old 09-28-2009, 02:03 AM
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try wrapping the bulb in black electric tape
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Thanks.. I guess I'll give that a try..
How hot do these bulbs get? don't want any melted tape
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high temp electric tape can usually withstand 160-200 degrees Celsius.
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