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Old 07-09-08 | 11:46 PM
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are we able to take off the reflector. the reason why i ask is because i just got some tint spray and i want to spray my reflectors. i kno i can with tail lights. i did try doing a search but no ones seems to be asking this question. Thanks cl.
Old 07-09-08 | 11:48 PM
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why not go with overlays?
Old 07-10-08 | 12:22 AM
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i hate the reflectors too. i have the smoke overlay right now. its not cutting it. I am going to get it painted same as my car color when I go paint my body kit.
Old 07-10-08 | 01:36 AM
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u can remove the reflectors, however you need to remove the whole rear bumper, which is easy. After the bumper is removed you can see clearly see that the reflectors are secured by 1 or two screws (I forget how many screws).
Old 07-10-08 | 02:25 AM
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thanx for the info... i got overlays and didnt like them so im paint over my overlays just incase i ever want to sell the car,.
Old 07-10-08 | 07:55 AM
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thought about painting them and even filling them in but I'm happy w/ the direction i went w/ the overlays... could of been a different story if i had a different car than black.
Old 07-10-08 | 08:04 AM
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I like'em! It sets the car apart from the rest out there. I believe certain things on certain cars should be kept and this one of them.
Old 07-10-08 | 10:39 AM
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I ordered jet black vinyl overlays for the reflectors so I'll let you know how it comes out. (Very dark so that the reflector will not reflect or anything when light is shined on it)
Old 07-10-08 | 10:56 AM
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I painted my reflectors while still on my bumper, took me awhile bc i had to tape all around but in the end it saved time and still looks great IMO
Old 07-10-08 | 11:16 AM
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I always told myself if I ever had bumper damage and had to repaint, I would bondo over those unsightly reflector indentations lol.
Old 07-10-08 | 11:28 AM
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they dont take away anything look wise from the car IMO...their alright ....I've seen the bumper removed before and its being held by some screws two I think on each end facing from inside the bumper....
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