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Old 03-04-2004, 07:54 AM
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Paint lights or not...need opinions!!

Right now I got my 2K2 HIDS taken apart to install my DDE's and clear them out. Now I'm considering painting the inside black because I think it looks nice and its different. Only thing is, my car is a Sherwood green and I'm not sure how that would look. I also have 2k2 tails installed, I figured it match a little better with the tails if I didn't paint it.

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Old 03-04-2004, 08:17 AM
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Old 03-04-2004, 08:55 AM
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Get it painted body color or don't do it.

I have a majestic blue and i think that black looks great with it.
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Old 03-04-2004, 10:44 AM
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Old 03-04-2004, 10:51 AM
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i also have sherwood green and i'm wondering if it'll look right with it or not....if i was to paint it to match the body would pep boys or autozone have a close match to the green? or would i have to get it from the dealership or a bodyshop....so far i've never seen a green max with the headlights painted so i'm a lil iffy on it....
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Old 03-04-2004, 11:32 AM
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I had AE lights on my green 2k and it looked hot
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Old 03-04-2004, 11:34 AM
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Old 03-04-2004, 12:34 PM
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This is clearly a job for Photoshop. If you're not good w/ Photoshop, post a good front end pic of your car or another of the same color.
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Ok my opinion:
-Body color would look good on pretty much any color car except white.
-Black would look good on ANY color car, depending on how you match it to your color scheme (just like I say with CF hoods, etc...)

Personally I'm debating whether to paint them a glossy black or leave them stock when I install the DDE and clear out the turn signal on my Glacier Pearl. Personally I think the stock color looks tight as it is, so I'm still debating it...
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Hmmmmm

I guess I'll stick to the original look. Not to keen on going to find somewhere to get these painted the body color.

What about reflectors? I ordered that frost piece but after seeing lights with the self made reflector from home depot, I'm leaning towards that now, which looks better???
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Don't paint it. Not even body color. it won't look good with your color car.
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Old 03-05-2004, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryals
Right now I got my 2K2 HIDS taken apart to install my DDE's and clear them out. Now I'm considering painting the inside black because I think it looks nice and its different. Only thing is, my car is a Sherwood green and I'm not sure how that would look. I also have 2k2 tails installed, I figured it match a little better with the tails if I didn't paint it.

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What about reflectors? I ordered that frost piece but after seeing lights with the self made reflector from home depot, I'm leaning towards that now, which looks better???
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Originally Posted by Ryals
What about reflectors? I ordered that frost piece but after seeing lights with the self made reflector from home depot, I'm leaning towards that now, which looks better???
You've seen pics of both right? If not, the home depot lens looks absolutely factory when completed - which I prefer. The frosted lens is a little more eye catching but doesn't match the rest of the lights as well.
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