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Old 06-19-2011, 06:31 PM
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DIY Video "How to remove chrome fog light trim & how to paint fog lenses yellow"

In this video I will be showing you how to remove the chrome fog light trim for paint and also how to "tint" or "stain" your fog light lens glass yellow without using overlays. A Cheap $10 mod that is worth every penny and looks great! As always your feedback is greatly appreciated!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyQF2VF92SI
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Nice DIY. I have the yellow overlays (Lamin-x), but I think I'm going to go with this set-up. looks Awesome.

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Thanks, I am very pleased with the results
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good vid again, what eyelid lights do you have and kelvins?
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What paint did you use for the fog chrome trim?
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Plasti-dip
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Cool. My worry is how the yellow stain glass paint handles rock chips. Seems to give a better shade of yellow compared to yellow lamin-x though. Best option might be to paint it like this and then throw on a clear lamin-x on top.
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I do prefer this shade over the lamin-x as well. Putting lamin-x over this would be a good idea but i would also worry about it taking the paint off if you ever had to peel it. I'm curious to see how well it handles rock chips, though i never really tail gate. It should last a long time as long as im careful driving.
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my lamin-x had a hotspot burn mark on it after time...i switched to a 3M clear bra and so far it's okay

Hotel are those the 5000k eyelid LEDs too? they look good, sorry for reconfirming
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Yes those are 5k also
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You're making EXCELLENT diy vids. Pls keep up the good work.
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Thanks kent, if there is a donor in MS anywhere i will try to do one for the chrome strip on the lower door and headlight painting
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another great DIY
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I'm not a big fan of yellow fogs, but still, another great DIY by the master
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I'm not a big fan of yellow fogs, but still, another great DIY by the master
me 2 ... but nice DIY ... i think clear looks the best LOL
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Is that plasti dip around the corners of ur side markers? If so looks good I never thought about that.

I rly need to get my headlights painted looks great!
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Yes, that is also plasti-dip
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You are so helpful....
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Another great DIY vid. Thank you.
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great diy vid! jdm fogs?!? 8000k headlights/8000k foglights ftw!
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Nice diy. Looks like I got something to add on my to-do list on my benz this week.
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Originally Posted by ulovemybenzo
great diy vid! jdm fogs?!? 8000k headlights/8000k foglights ftw!


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Nice diy. Looks like I got something to add on my to-do list on my benz this week.
The driver side fog was a little harder to get out due to the clearance for the screws. If you go through the fender well you could disconnect the washer fluid reservoir and have plenty of clearance if you wish to go that route

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So is it safe to say that you can remove the fog light assembly, and as long as that gray bracket stays on, you can re-install it without messing up the alignment of each side?


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