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Old 08-07-2004 | 06:58 PM
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Default Removing orange reflector from headlight assembly...

Where did I see this discussed? I thought a how-to was posted on these forums, but I can't find it now.

Btw, how do you guys feel about this? I think the person said that he/she had to break the orange reflector and remove the pieces. Is the turn-marker bulb orange or clear?
Old 08-07-2004 | 07:08 PM
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The bulb that is responsible for the turn signal is amber colored and can be swaped out. The reflector inside the headlight is on the fender side of the headlight and can be broken into pieces and removed. You can either put the headlights in the oven on a wet towel at the lowest temp for 10-20 min and open them up and take it out. Afterwards you would need to use some clear silicone sealant so that they don't fog up. Otherwise, you can somehow jimmy a screwdriver in there and cautiously break the reflector and remove it with a pair of pliers or tweezers.
Old 08-07-2004 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by technetium
The bulb that is responsible for the turn signal is amber colored and can be swaped out. The reflector inside the headlight is on the fender side of the headlight and can be broken into pieces and removed. You can either put the headlights in the oven on a wet towel at the lowest temp for 10-20 min and open them up and take it out. Afterwards you would need to use some clear silicone sealant so that they don't fog up. Otherwise, you can somehow jimmy a screwdriver in there and cautiously break the reflector and remove it with a pair of pliers or tweezers.
sounds to me like its worth waiting for an alternative headlamp setup
Old 08-07-2004 | 07:35 PM
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Or you could just leave the amber in there because its the legal thing to do and clear is way too played out lately. (notice i didn't say ricey) :D
Old 08-07-2004 | 08:00 PM
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yep, certain cars just dont look good with clear markers... like 5 tone civics with grey prepped bodkits that look like snowshuvels
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