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Old 10-22-2008, 12:02 PM
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Clear "Black" side markers?

I have been looking for some aftermarket side markers for my 85 T/A. I would like to find the clear "black" style as they will match my T/A. The ones I have seen have a clear lens with a black reflector. Anyone have a link?
Old 10-22-2008, 11:42 PM
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Re: Clear "Black" side markers?

I Nite-Shaded the clear ones from e-Bay as well as the stock park lights on my 92 RS. I think they turned out pretty good, and they almost disappear against the dark color of the car.

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Old 10-23-2008, 11:24 PM
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Re: Clear "Black" side markers?

I have used nightshade before and really liked the results. I just saw these really cool ultra-clear with black housing/reflector recently on a fourthgen and really liked them.
Old 10-24-2008, 12:43 PM
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Re: Clear "Black" side markers?

I was planning on doing this over the winter once the car is painted. Has anyone VHTed the stock yellow ones?
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Re: Clear "Black" side markers?

I bought "smoked" side markers on ebay. Might be what what your looking for. Just do a search on ebay firebird side markers.

I nightshaded my stock yellow ones first, just didn't like the results.
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Re: Clear "Black" side markers?

I made some with clear plexi glass and House of Kolors Kandys
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That sounds like a cool Idea. How'd they turn out?
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Re: Clear "Black" side markers?

Well I think they turned out decent, I may go darker. I just wanted something to blend in with the body of the car. The paint in this pic is scuffed up for more clear so I'll post sidemarker pics when I put them back in.

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