modernbeat
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I'm collecting parts to upgrade the lights.
Right now the truck has the original Sylvania headlights, which have a moderate suntan, and a set of crystal style turn signals. Neither is horrible, but the headlights are dim and dirty and the turn signals aren't my style.
I'm on the list for the Brazilian lights, but until then I'll stab in a set of ribbed original style TYC headlight and turn signal housings.
Something that's always bothered me about the stock lenses is that the turn signal looks like it's got too much mascara on. The black border around the turn signal looks right with the original quad lights, but it looks out of place with the composite lights.
So, I painted the border of my lights silver.
Original lights out of the box
Masked the lenses to the very edge of the black border, being sure that the paint would cover all of the black. And wiped them down with grease and wax remover. I used some bright silver paint with a fine metallic aspect. It's and OEM style wheel silver.
Sprayed it down, let it tack, and applied a second coat.
Waited until the paint dried and peeled off the masking. Though there is no black paint showing on the outside, the black can still be seen inside the glass and at some angles it reflects through the edge of the lens.
I'll update these when all the parts are in place to install all the lights at once.
Right now the truck has the original Sylvania headlights, which have a moderate suntan, and a set of crystal style turn signals. Neither is horrible, but the headlights are dim and dirty and the turn signals aren't my style.
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I'm on the list for the Brazilian lights, but until then I'll stab in a set of ribbed original style TYC headlight and turn signal housings.
Something that's always bothered me about the stock lenses is that the turn signal looks like it's got too much mascara on. The black border around the turn signal looks right with the original quad lights, but it looks out of place with the composite lights.
So, I painted the border of my lights silver.
Original lights out of the box
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Masked the lenses to the very edge of the black border, being sure that the paint would cover all of the black. And wiped them down with grease and wax remover. I used some bright silver paint with a fine metallic aspect. It's and OEM style wheel silver.
You must be registered for see images attach
Sprayed it down, let it tack, and applied a second coat.
You must be registered for see images attach
Waited until the paint dried and peeled off the masking. Though there is no black paint showing on the outside, the black can still be seen inside the glass and at some angles it reflects through the edge of the lens.
You must be registered for see images attach
I'll update these when all the parts are in place to install all the lights at once.