Black Door Reflectors
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Black Door Reflectors
Thought I'd share my Winter mods with you guys since the car is in winter hibernation. (Oregon)
I'm sure some of you have done this, Thought I'd share my version
with pictures.
Took my Stock Door Reflector and black them out.
Grab your stock Door Reflector:
Get some 3M Black reflective tape (3x8 should be fine):
Apply to your Door Reflector (With heat gun to smooth the edges, then trim with razor):
Install:
And with the Flash or any source of light it'll reflect in white brighter than the red:
They came out pretty sweet.
Again, thought I'd share.
Hope you guys enjoyed.
Thanks.
I'm sure some of you have done this, Thought I'd share my version
with pictures.
Took my Stock Door Reflector and black them out.
Grab your stock Door Reflector:
Get some 3M Black reflective tape (3x8 should be fine):
Apply to your Door Reflector (With heat gun to smooth the edges, then trim with razor):
Install:
And with the Flash or any source of light it'll reflect in white brighter than the red:
They came out pretty sweet.
Again, thought I'd share.
Hope you guys enjoyed.
Thanks.
Last edited by Biomech011; Nov 13, 2013 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Correction on Tape size
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Look for 3x8 sheets. It's enough to cover the reflector.
Use a heat gun or Blow dryer to Stretch/Wrap the vinyl around the edges.
That Vinyl is strong & easy to work with.
Last edited by Biomech011; Nov 13, 2013 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Correction on sheet size. 3x8 is the correct size.
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Nicely done. That looks very good.
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No, I am afraid it only reflects in white.
Guys, Correction. The 3m Sheet comes in the size of 3x8.
It's mailed in a 4x9 envelope.
3x8 is enough material to cover the reflector.
Thank you "thealien" for the correction.
If anyone wants the link to the tape. hit me up & I'd be glad
to point you to that direction.
Guys, Correction. The 3m Sheet comes in the size of 3x8.
It's mailed in a 4x9 envelope.
3x8 is enough material to cover the reflector.
Thank you "thealien" for the correction.
If anyone wants the link to the tape. hit me up & I'd be glad
to point you to that direction.
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Finally got around to doing this and I must say, I really like the look of the non-red reflectors. Got the tape in the mail a few days ago but had to wait until my weekend to do it. I think they turned out great. You'll have to excuse the finger prints, I need to wipe them off. Couldn't get mine to reflect like the OP's though.
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Finally got around to doing this and I must say, I really like the look of the non-red reflectors. Got the tape in the mail a few days ago but had to wait until my weekend to do it. I think they turned out great. You'll have to excuse the finger prints, I need to wipe them off. Couldn't get mine to reflect like the OP's though.
Pretty easy with a little heat to wrap them corners right?
Those 3M tapes are pretty Strong.
Again, Looks great.
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Thanks. Ya the heat is a must for the corners. It worked great.
Forgot to say Thanks for the idea.
Forgot to say Thanks for the idea.
Last edited by mstromquist; Nov 20, 2013 at 05:33 PM.