Finally got my reflectors painted
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Finally got my reflectors painted
I'll post some pics of what they look like from a distance later. But for now, enjoy the close up pic. 
I've posted this information before, but just remember that the reflectors are screwed on from the inside. People have also suggested swapping out the reflector area with a Euro-Strip, but it doesn't exist for this model because the strip is actually part of the bumper.
So, painting or smoking the reflectors were my only options.
I've posted this information before, but just remember that the reflectors are screwed on from the inside. People have also suggested swapping out the reflector area with a Euro-Strip, but it doesn't exist for this model because the strip is actually part of the bumper.
So, painting or smoking the reflectors were my only options.
Last edited by JBRhee; Jul 27, 2005 at 09:38 PM.
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Nice Job!
At first I was thinking to myself "why didn't he just get the euro rubstrips" but like you said, it's cut out of the dang bumper. That stinks! But I think you have the best solution possible.
At first I was thinking to myself "why didn't he just get the euro rubstrips" but like you said, it's cut out of the dang bumper. That stinks! But I think you have the best solution possible.
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Originally Posted by JBRhee
I'll post some pics of what they look like from a distance later. But for now, enjoy the close up pic.
I've posted this information before, but just remember that the reflectors are screwed on from the inside. People have also suggested swapping out the reflector area with a Euro-Strip, but it doesn't exist for this model because the strip is actually part of the bumper. So, painting or smoking the reflectors were my only options.
I've posted this information before, but just remember that the reflectors are screwed on from the inside. People have also suggested swapping out the reflector area with a Euro-Strip, but it doesn't exist for this model because the strip is actually part of the bumper.
So, painting or smoking the reflectors were my only options.
Good luck,
-Matt
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Originally Posted by Yellow R1
Err, you do know that is illegal (not having unobstructed & functional turn signals)? I believe painting them may have just destroyed your car's ability to pass the biannual inspection here in Cali (after your car ages 5 yrs). The inspection is a ways off (2011), but the local constables can ticket you for this infraction if they spot it. You might want to look into this?
Good luck,
-Matt
Good luck,
-Matt
However, it's actually a reflector and not a turn signal. It never blinks, but simply glows when the headlights are on. Having xenon lights and turn signals in the front and in the side mirrors provide ample lighting for driving at night. Or, at least I hope they do. 
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Originally Posted by JBRhee
Great! However, it's actually a reflector and not a turn signal. It never blinks, but simply glows when the headlights are on. Having xenon lights and turn signals in the front and in the side mirrors provide ample lighting for driving at night. Or, at least I hope they do.
However, it's actually a reflector and not a turn signal. It never blinks, but simply glows when the headlights are on. Having xenon lights and turn signals in the front and in the side mirrors provide ample lighting for driving at night. Or, at least I hope they do. 
.See ya,
-Matt
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JBRhee,
Your reflectors looks great painted, the side markers serves no purpose except being an eye sore. Do you know how to remove it, how many screws on the front bumper, I'm assuming you don't have to remove the whole bumper?
I'm getting my antenna painted so I figured I'll take out the reflectors and paint them also. Thanks.
Your reflectors looks great painted, the side markers serves no purpose except being an eye sore. Do you know how to remove it, how many screws on the front bumper, I'm assuming you don't have to remove the whole bumper?
I'm getting my antenna painted so I figured I'll take out the reflectors and paint them also. Thanks.
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It looks really good.....and no one will ever notice.
Some cars don't have reflectors or have them integrated
in the headlights. So from one car to the next, no one
can tell.
You're fine and it looks fine.
Some cars don't have reflectors or have them integrated
in the headlights. So from one car to the next, no one
can tell.
You're fine and it looks fine.
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Originally Posted by Ynot
JBRhee,
Your reflectors looks great painted, the side markers serves no purpose except being an eye sore. Do you know how to remove it, how many screws on the front bumper, I'm assuming you don't have to remove the whole bumper?
I'm getting my antenna painted so I figured I'll take out the reflectors and paint them also. Thanks.
Your reflectors looks great painted, the side markers serves no purpose except being an eye sore. Do you know how to remove it, how many screws on the front bumper, I'm assuming you don't have to remove the whole bumper?
I'm getting my antenna painted so I figured I'll take out the reflectors and paint them also. Thanks.
You don't have to remove the entire bumper to get to the reflectors, but the reflectors are screwed on from within the bumper. If you look carefully, you'll see some screws on the fender behind the bumper. Just unscrew them and pull the fender out, stick your hand in, unscrew the reflector, and remove.
Easy as that.
Gl, and let me know if you have any problems.
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Originally Posted by JBRhee
Thanks!
You don't have to remove the entire bumper to get to the reflectors, but the reflectors are screwed on from within the bumper. If you look carefully, you'll see some screws on the fender behind the bumper. Just unscrew them and pull the fender out, stick your hand in, unscrew the reflector, and remove.
Easy as that. Gl, and let me know if you have any problems.
You don't have to remove the entire bumper to get to the reflectors, but the reflectors are screwed on from within the bumper. If you look carefully, you'll see some screws on the fender behind the bumper. Just unscrew them and pull the fender out, stick your hand in, unscrew the reflector, and remove.
Easy as that.
Gl, and let me know if you have any problems.
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Since euro strips are not available for your car..this is an excellent alternative than keeping the yellowish markers. I wouldn't sweat it out worrying about getting busted.
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Originally Posted by Yellow R1
Yes, you are correct (not a turn signal, rather, a reflector). However, the same law applies (no obstruction of any reflectors is allowed either). I dunno, I hope you don't get pulled. Just a courtesy heads up to think about .
See ya,
-Matt
.See ya,
-Matt
