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2009 Chrome Fog Light : What do you think ?

Old May 5, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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2009 Chrome Fog Light : What do you think ?

Ok, I posted earlier about looking to convert my 2009 fog light housing to a chrome or led. After reading through the posts and doing some more research was much more involved and required new bumper, ect.

I figured probably too much deal with for the return. I found some chrome aftermarket plastic trim with 3M adhesive.... take a look at this and let me know what you think.

I was at the dealer today and first glance he thought it was LED (lol). Anyways just sharing if anyone else out there is looking for a alternative cheap solution that gets you some of the way there....

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Old May 11, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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Looks great

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Ok, I posted earlier about looking to convert my 2009 fog light housing to a chrome or led. After reading through the posts and doing some more research was much more involved and required new bumper, ect.

I figured probably too much deal with for the return. I found some chrome aftermarket plastic trim with 3M adhesive.... take a look at this and let me know what you think.

I was at the dealer today and first glance he thought it was LED (lol). Anyways just sharing if anyone else out there is looking for a alternative cheap solution that gets you some of the way there....

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Where did you buy the chrome covers? I was looking for the OVAL fog lamp covers too
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by NRealm
Ok, I posted earlier about looking to convert my 2009 fog light housing to a chrome or led. After reading through the posts and doing some more research was much more involved and required new
you don't need a new bumper for an led conversion.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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where did you get this from, part number, price etc? I think I might try that.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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I bought mine at AutoZone - 1/2 inc chrome trim. Here it is on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Cowles-S37740-Universal-Body-Molding/dp/B000GKEZBY http://www.amazon.com/Cowles-S37740-Universal-Body-Molding/dp/B000GKEZBY
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Old May 13, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Can you tell me what I need to do to do the conversion, parts, URL's, costs...
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