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Alex121 Apr 29th, 2012 20:41

Clear or smoked side markers
 
Hi all,

As per title, after some clear or smoked side markers for my 2002 T4.

I've not seen much on flebay and they're around £65 for a set new which is ridiculous given they're just bits of plastic that probably cost around £3 to make....

Thanks :)

Alex

Haizum74 Apr 30th, 2012 20:21

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Originally Posted by Alex121 (Post 1152217)
Hi all,

As per title, after some clear or smoked side markers for my 2002 T4.

I've not seen much on flebay and they're around £65 for a set new which is ridiculous given they're just bits of plastic that probably cost around £3 to make....

Thanks :)

Alex

This any good? http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=3998

Alex121 Apr 30th, 2012 20:35

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Originally Posted by Haizum74 (Post 1153039)

Thanks, 4 of them is still 50 odd squid though, was after some second hand ones ideally off another car that's being broken but looks like I may just have to buy them new :(

Cheers

Alex

rexer12 Apr 30th, 2012 22:58

had a look around for you but none that are at a good price :(

Alex121 Apr 30th, 2012 23:00

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Originally Posted by rexer12 (Post 1153251)
had a look around for you but none that are at a good price :(

Thanks buddy :thumbs_up:

I'm not desperate for them, just think they look nicer on a black S40 than the standard orange ones. I'll just have to keep an eye out as I'm not paying £50+ for them....They're just plastic :D

Recognized May 1st, 2012 01:09

I can tell you how to paint it in black if you want a little experiment....But you need to get some with clear glass first...

inchley313 May 2nd, 2012 21:10

Personally, if I had a p2 car, I would remove them and tint them with a can of tint spray. The only problem with this is the light is dulled quite a bit but if you replace the bulbs with led's, this should cure that problem.

http://volvoforums.org.uk/showthread...&highlight=led

This thread shows you how to replace the bulbs

This should be a much cheaper way to get the look you desire!!

Alex121 May 2nd, 2012 23:01

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Originally Posted by inchley313 (Post 1154606)
Personally, if I had a p2 car, I would remove them and tint them with a can of tint spray. The only problem with this is the light is dulled quite a bit but if you replace the bulbs with led's, this should cure that problem.

http://volvoforums.org.uk/showthread...&highlight=led

This thread shows you how to replace the bulbs

This should be a much cheaper way to get the look you desire!!

Cheers for that. I've thought about putting leds in there but spraying it? The plastic itself is actually orange so wouldn't that look a bit.....weird? Haha

inchley313 May 3rd, 2012 00:35

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Originally Posted by Alex121 (Post 1154719)
Cheers for that. I've thought about putting leds in there but spraying it? The plastic itself is actually orange so wouldn't that look a bit.....weird? Haha

No not at all. Many years ago i had a mk3 white astra saloon and due to the lack of after market rear lights available, I decided to mask off the red bits and just spray the rear indicator and reverse light. They looked awesome when done just plain smoked and bright red.

Seriously if you use about 3 or 4 light coats, you will get a really good dark smoked effect.

Alex121 May 3rd, 2012 00:39

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Originally Posted by inchley313 (Post 1154800)
No not at all. Many years ago i had a mk3 white astra saloon and due to the lack of after market rear lights available, I decided to mask off the red bits and just spray the rear indicator and reverse light. They looked awesome when done just plain smoked and bright red.

Seriously if you use about 3 or 4 light coats, you will get a really good dark smoked effect.

Haha, ok if nothing comes up in the next week or so I'm giving this a go! What paint should I use? just black spray paint or something?


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