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Front Fender/Bumper Reflector Question
I'm getting ready to have my front bumper and hood repainted (Carbon Black) due to a board flying off the back of a truck and striking the bumper, hood and windshield. UGH.... I was going to order the reflector inserts in Carbon Black but wanted to know if anyone out there just painted the existing reflectors and how they turned out? Would you recommend? Pictures? Thanks in advance!!
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If you are going to have your bumper repainted, why not just have the reflectors painted at the same time. That way you know they will match perfectly. I would have the body shop remove the reflectors and paint them individually so that they are not painted to the bumper, which will eventually flake.
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Remember they'll have to remove the existing double-sided tape adhesive so will need to replace with new strips to reinstall. That won't exactly match the shape of the reflectors, but should be fine. If you're OCD, then jut get a new set of ambers that come with the tape pre-installed around the entire reflector. Give that to them to paint.
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+1 for having them painted at the same time. Ensures a 100% match.
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Very Happy with the New Black Grills, debage and painted side reflectors. On to the MPPK!! Thanks to all with your advice on this board!
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That's what my son keeps telling me! :-)
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