Tinted Side Markers and Reflectors

This is the tutorial I used for mine, I only did the side markers tho, the red reflectors look good on red
all credit goes to that guy

http://krystmsgarage.com/?p=26

Tools Required:

High Grit Sandpaper (I didn’t use but incase or if you feel you need to)

Rubbing Alcohol

VHT Night Shades

Clear Coat

Prerequisites:

None

Difficulty: 2 / 10

Time Required: 20 Min – 24 hrs to dry

Install:

This install I have to say turned out pretty damn good and its very easy to do. The first thing is removing the side markers. These come off very easy for the most part just get a good grip on them and “Slide†them towards the door. You will feel them give a bit. Once you feel it won’t go any further pull it away from the car starting with the side towards the door. The pictures make it easier so here ya go.



Once you have them removed I just rubbed them down with alcohol and painted. Some people will say to sand it down but it seemed to look like it came out nice with out doing that. I got the Night Shades at Summit Racing as I live close to there but you can get different types of the same thing at Hobby Shops. I don’t think Auto Zone or Advanced would have it but you could check. I reseached a lot and this seemed to be the best out there. And of course eBay.




Now I didn’t want to remove my bumper but after seeing the results I may be inclined to do so. However you can remove these ones in the back without removing the bumper. On the biggest end (the flat edge closest to the rear doors) there is a plastic clip. You just push these in and they will pop out. Be careful though as they are rigid but not very flexible so they can break easily. Once removed clean and paint.



Once you put a good 2-3-5 coats on and clear coat wait to dry. Once dry time to re-install. The hook up the side markers then stick the edge in first and push in, this is the same in the back.


Here are some finished shots I didn’t get one with the blinker on I may still add that one. I think they came out great.

With Flash:

Without Flash:




here's what mine looks like

 

Cool! I'm a bigger fan of leaving them alone. I actually built the marker lights in my FB with 8 LEDs to make them brighter though, I'm scared of someone not seeing me since the car is Tornado Gray and at night it's hard to see. Next project is blinking LED marker lights - should be a treat. Looks good on your cars though, congrats on an easy and clean install!