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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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Headlight doors and fogs

Are the headlight doors by URO just as good as the oem. If not who to go to for headlight doors. Also I want my fog lights brighter. Is it possible? Ps this my first post so mercy please
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 11:01 PM
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I have DEPO lights. They're acceptable, but a far cry from OEM.

I've found the brightest fogs to be Narva. The MTECs are certainly bright and white, but don't seem to throw as much light down range as the Narva.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Thank you I'm also trying to make my fogs stay yellow/amber just brighter

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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 12:08 AM
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There is a piece of glass in the early US headlights that will make whatever light come out amber.

For the DEPOs, I had to have my fog reflectors custom chromed amber.
https://mbworld.org/forums/4358960-post546.html
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 01:07 AM
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Thanks a lot man. Every thread I've gone on you've been there so when I seen it said you replied I was more than happy. Do the narva plug right in to a 86 fog lamp and howuch would it be to get that caroming done?
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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I don't see any reason why the Narva wouldn't, you just have to find them in the proper socket.

Well, back in the day, Don @ coatofchrome said he could do $50 for a pair of reflectors after he did my set. Keep in mind you won't need that done unless you switch to Euro housings. US housings have a piece of amber glass in the fog assembly.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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Did my yellow fogs, and made yellow corners (out of clear ones, I hate the color amber. Ugh its just so.... bland) for under $10.
You can view them here, as I have trouble with pictures on mobile. First pic is stock, rest are like I said.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Oops, I suppose I should tell you how
Its this. http:// http://www.tcpglobal.com/SprayPaintDepot/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=KRY+9024&gclid=CN6f2rS-zLwCFQtqfgodQkUAJg
Before I get bashed for "rattle canning" something on my Benz, as with everything else there is a way to do it right. If your very careful, mask the right things, and feel confident in your abilities to do even coats you're golden. Or yellow in this case
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