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      04-10-2012, 04:07 AM   #1
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On alpine white, should I try plasti dipping the reflectors with white? I know shades would be different but will it show as much as orange does, don't think so.

Anyone tried it?
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      04-10-2012, 06:19 AM   #2
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I dunno, I think it might look out of place- that's just my opinion. Either smoke/ clear reflector or body painted IMHO.
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      04-10-2012, 08:36 AM   #3
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The alpine white will look worse b/c it won't match the OEM paint. Just pay the few $ to get a real painted reflector, or if you want to retain reflect-ability...get a clear reflector.
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I would just go with AW painted reflectors. Super clean and you will be happy with the way it looks.
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      04-10-2012, 12:16 PM   #6
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The alpine white will look worse b/c it won't match the OEM paint. Just pay the few $ to get a real painted reflector, or if you want to retain reflect-ability...get a clear reflector.
Ok so once I install them, can I use the oem ones later when I re-replace them? Or do they become non-usable?
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      04-10-2012, 02:39 PM   #7
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Ok so once I install them, can I use the oem ones later when I re-replace them? Or do they become non-usable?
Yes you can replace them with the OEM ones later. Removing them will not break them.
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