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NJBNZ 02-05-2010 10:54 AM

Painted (white) Bumper Reflectors...Pics? DIY?
 
I saw the 2 pics in the Evosport sticky thread but was wondering if anybody has more pics of the painted bumper lights...preferably white.

I know evosport sells the pre-painted kind but I was wondering if anybody has painted them themselves? If so what kind of paint did you use? Is there a DIY for this?

Tried the search but didn't come up with anything.

Thanks in advance guys

Edit: Holy shlt! I just saw that Evosport sells the pre-painted ones for $149?! That's insane!
-Pat

charliele729 02-05-2010 02:08 PM

I was also thinking about replacing mines also, I have the clear ones on right now. Im just not sure if it will look right with a painted cover piece there, kind of looks like something is sticking out. Also how would it looks when it is lid up? I did remember someone took it to an autobody shop to got it painted for like 50 bucks.

NJBNZ 02-05-2010 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by charliele729 (Post 3926197)
I was also thinking about replacing mines also, I have the clear ones on right now. Im just not sure if it will look right with a painted cover piece there, kind of looks like something is sticking out. Also how would it looks when it is lid up? I did remember someone took it to an autobody shop to got it painted for like 50 bucks.

Yea I agree...in the close-up pics from the Evosport sticky thread they do look awkward since they are raised. Wanted to see a full car pic to see if it looked any better.

As for the light shining through I don't think any light would get through...you could also just put black electrical tape around the bulb to keep any light from coming through (near the edges of the reflectors)

charliele729 02-05-2010 07:59 PM

I think it more of a pain. Even though these light are on the side of car, so many damn things either hits it or get into it. I had bird crap, bugs, all stuck in between the sidemarker and the bumper. I am sure if it painted, it will only eventually be chippped and has to be repainted again.

BerBer63 02-05-2010 08:30 PM

Do it yourself, I did mine. It's not that hard - sand, clean, paint, clear.

NJBNZ 02-05-2010 09:56 PM


Originally Posted by chubbs032 (Post 3926682)
Do it yourself, I did mine. It's not that hard - sand, clean, paint, clear.

Can you post pics of yours...hard to really see them in your sig pic

BerBer63 02-06-2010 12:29 AM

There's nothing to see.....it's a painted reflector in palladium silver that looks good and cost me 32 bucks. I also painted the lights with that spray-on tint.

charliele729 02-06-2010 03:46 AM


Originally Posted by chubbs032 (Post 3926957)
There's nothing to see.....it's a painted reflector in palladium silver that looks good and cost me 32 bucks. I also painted the lights with that spray-on tint.

Hey Chubbs, does the sidemarker still light up over the paint, or does the paint completely covers it.

charliele729 02-09-2010 02:22 AM

I know this might be a dump question, but just wanted to know what people though are. Would you guys rather stick with the stock amber, clear, or painted sidemarkers?

exdes 02-09-2010 08:59 AM

I have painted side markers but do not have a good picture of it. A body shop painted it for around $40.
the problem with the light is, it does not shine through the paint, but around the edge of the side marker..
I was planning to get the bulb wrapped with electrical tape but didn't get a chance to do it yet.


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