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Old 08-13-09, 09:02 PM
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Question, does anybody know how to open up the side marker lense from housing so the inside can be painted? Much help is appreciated
Old 08-14-09, 12:12 AM
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not sure, most just tint the outside.
Old 08-14-09, 04:29 AM
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i tinted my front and rears with VHT nightshades tint... it looks badass!
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Yeah...never heard of anyone trying that but you can be the first! =) I think most would rather take the time to paint their headlight housings..but I am interested to see how that will look.
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i never even noticed...are they baked on with adhesive or melted together?
try baking them see if the separate...but i doubt it =)
good luck
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hmmm the guys on the my.is forum said it's a waste of time and effort, the clear side markers are apparently poorly made and crack easily. I really have no clue what holds the lens from the housing. Now debating to put back the oem side markers back on and paint them with the color of the vehicle or open up the clears and paint the housing satin black.
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Put the clears on and don't hassle with painting...just smoke or tint them instead. Actually, you should paint the oem's MSM. That would look nice. Too many have gone the smoke/tint look...
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thanks for the input
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