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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Just wondering if the chrome housing inside the fixture is plastic or metal ?

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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Anyone ?
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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My guess is plastic.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by c5blkvetteguy
My guess is plastic.
I was thinking that as well, but was hoping to find out for sure. The manufacturers don't seem to want to return my e-mails.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Going once, twice................................... ........
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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I'd say plastic too.
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Plastic i have one but is the black only aluminum around the light bulbs
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Originally Posted by felo357
Plastic i have one but is the black only aluminum around the light bulbs
So the part with the vents is aluminum, rest is plastic.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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no all plastic
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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That's beautiful, and thanks for the info.
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