Has anyone taken out the reflectors in the bumper?
04-30-2008, 10:38 PM
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Has anyone taken out the reflectors in the bumper?
I did a search and couldnt find anything on how to get those reflectors out in the bumper....HHR is black and i am wanting to put some tint on them and the running lights to black all of that out, if anyone has any info or has taken those out before any help would be much appreciated...TIA 
05-01-2008, 07:49 AM
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I tried to take them out also. looks like you have to remove the whole bumper. I just taped off around them and used the vht lens tint. I only used one coat and it wants to run. May not want to cover them up due to the fact that with it all black it may get hit sitting somewhere. Or you could get some black vinyl and cover them. Check with the laws on reflectors before you get to far into it.
05-01-2008, 09:11 AM
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Did my markers/reflectors with Nightshades about 6 months ago. Just taped them carefully and sprayed in place. No prep other than cleaning. Did 3 very light coats. You can still easily see the lights and reflections after dark and it's held up very well. It's one of those mods that nobody notices but it looks great! I've heard not to do more than 3 coats. 
05-01-2008, 10:57 AM
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Use 600 grit sandpaper first or the niteshades will flake off eventually...
It says on the can not to do more than 3 coats, but it depends on how heavy the coats are. I'd also recommend a couple coats of clear.
It says on the can not to do more than 3 coats, but it depends on how heavy the coats are. I'd also recommend a couple coats of clear.
05-01-2008, 11:16 AM
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05-01-2008, 03:24 PM
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Did my markers/reflectors with Nightshades about 6 months ago. Just taped them carefully and sprayed in place. No prep other than cleaning. Did 3 very light coats. You can still easily see the lights and reflections after dark and it's held up very well. It's one of those mods that nobody notices but it looks great! I've heard not to do more than 3 coats.
05-01-2008, 03:52 PM
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I don't have any close-ups right now but I'll shoot a couple this weekend and post them here if someone else hasn't already done it by then.
I do have some in my gallery that show the results from a distance- i.e. you don't see the markers or reflectors. They are HERE for front and HERE for the back (my car is at far right).
I do have some in my gallery that show the results from a distance- i.e. you don't see the markers or reflectors. They are HERE for front and HERE for the back (my car is at far right).
05-01-2008, 04:24 PM
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I don't have any close-ups right now but I'll shoot a couple this weekend and post them here if someone else hasn't already done it by then.
I do have some in my gallery that show the results from a distance- i.e. you don't see the markers or reflectors. They are HERE for front and HERE for the back (my car is at far right).
I do have some in my gallery that show the results from a distance- i.e. you don't see the markers or reflectors. They are HERE for front and HERE for the back (my car is at far right).
...what does it look like when the sides are lit up?