Interior/Exterior Removing Fender Marker Lights for Painting
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Removing Fender Marker Lights for Painting
Hey everyone, I've been doing searches for the last 30 minutes and can't seem to find the right combination of criteria so I figured I'd just ask. I'd like to do something similar to the picture below (thanks to who ever I stole the picture from but I'm not sure how the unit is attached to the fender. I stuck my hand in there this morning on the way out to work, and it appears that it might just be held in with clips, but I didn't want to yank it out and break it. The painting part should be easy, if I can manage to remove the chrome surround.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Won't come off
I've given it a good try and can't seem to get the marker light surround to release from the fender.
Pulling + pushing on it only seems to get it part of the way out, and this seems to be mostly the tab bending. Apparently it's very tight in the (I'm assuming) friction fit plug. I'm starting to suspect that it's glued in.
Feeling around back there doesn't seem to be much help, although I haven't yet tried using a small mirror to get a better look. I'm guessing that the part isn't that expensive so I might go ahead and buy a new set, paint them, and then do what it takes to remove the existing ones, but I wanted to see if someone here had any other ideas?
Pulling + pushing on it only seems to get it part of the way out, and this seems to be mostly the tab bending. Apparently it's very tight in the (I'm assuming) friction fit plug. I'm starting to suspect that it's glued in.
Feeling around back there doesn't seem to be much help, although I haven't yet tried using a small mirror to get a better look. I'm guessing that the part isn't that expensive so I might go ahead and buy a new set, paint them, and then do what it takes to remove the existing ones, but I wanted to see if someone here had any other ideas?
#7
If what you are referring to is the side marker/repeater lights than are about 6" long and 1" wide they are attached to the black plastic trim that is attached to the bumper covers. The marker lights are held in with 2 nuts on the backside. You will have to remove the bumper covers (front and back) and then you can get them out easily. I had to transfer mine from the stock bumper covers to the Aero bumpers.
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#8
Originally Posted by Dolmangar
I've given it a good try and can't seem to get the marker light surround to release from the fender.
Pulling + pushing on it only seems to get it part of the way out, and this seems to be mostly the tab bending. Apparently it's very tight in the (I'm assuming) friction fit plug. I'm starting to suspect that it's glued in.
Feeling around back there doesn't seem to be much help, although I haven't yet tried using a small mirror to get a better look. I'm guessing that the part isn't that expensive so I might go ahead and buy a new set, paint them, and then do what it takes to remove the existing ones, but I wanted to see if someone here had any other ideas?
Pulling + pushing on it only seems to get it part of the way out, and this seems to be mostly the tab bending. Apparently it's very tight in the (I'm assuming) friction fit plug. I'm starting to suspect that it's glued in.
Feeling around back there doesn't seem to be much help, although I haven't yet tried using a small mirror to get a better look. I'm guessing that the part isn't that expensive so I might go ahead and buy a new set, paint them, and then do what it takes to remove the existing ones, but I wanted to see if someone here had any other ideas?
make sure to push right under tha tab/clip and give it a quick brisk push while pullin' at the same time....also if u can see where that clip is u can get a wide flat head screwdriver in between the grill and tha mountin' tab and twist and wedge it off!!
since ur in chantilly give me a shout and i can help out, im near u. whom do ya use fer paint??
#9
Joker,
Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot. If that doesn't do it I think that I'm going to end up buying new ones anyway and likely break the old ones. I'd rather break them, then risk damaging the fender or paint. Plus I'll get to paint them and let them cure for a few days before I put them on.
As for paint I'm probably going to order from this place:
http://www.etouchup.com/store/agora.cgi?p_id=10035
They claim to have OEM colors, in spray cans. The price seems reasonable. I'll likely buy two cans of white to match the roof, since I may do some other trim pieces as well as the chrome markers.
Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot. If that doesn't do it I think that I'm going to end up buying new ones anyway and likely break the old ones. I'd rather break them, then risk damaging the fender or paint. Plus I'll get to paint them and let them cure for a few days before I put them on.
As for paint I'm probably going to order from this place:
http://www.etouchup.com/store/agora.cgi?p_id=10035
They claim to have OEM colors, in spray cans. The price seems reasonable. I'll likely buy two cans of white to match the roof, since I may do some other trim pieces as well as the chrome markers.
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Originally Posted by Dolmangar
Joker,
Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot. If that doesn't do it I think that I'm going to end up buying new ones anyway and likely break the old ones. I'd rather break them, then risk damaging the fender or paint. Plus I'll get to paint them and let them cure for a few days before I put them on.
As for paint I'm probably going to order from this place:
http://www.etouchup.com/store/agora.cgi?p_id=10035
They claim to have OEM colors, in spray cans. The price seems reasonable. I'll likely buy two cans of white to match the roof, since I may do some other trim pieces as well as the chrome markers.
Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot. If that doesn't do it I think that I'm going to end up buying new ones anyway and likely break the old ones. I'd rather break them, then risk damaging the fender or paint. Plus I'll get to paint them and let them cure for a few days before I put them on.
As for paint I'm probably going to order from this place:
http://www.etouchup.com/store/agora.cgi?p_id=10035
They claim to have OEM colors, in spray cans. The price seems reasonable. I'll likely buy two cans of white to match the roof, since I may do some other trim pieces as well as the chrome markers.
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Painted
Moss had a sale on the side markers so I picked up a pair so that I would paint them and let them cure without having to drive around without side markers on the car.
The process only took me a few hours. They come apart very easily, one clip and a few twists back and forth. The "S" is a seperate piece so I painted that red instead of having the sticker in it.
I used 300 grit sandpaper to scuff up the chrome and then cleaned with some mineral spirts. Krylon plastic paint from the auto parts store when on easily. It takes a few days to fully cure so I haven't put them on the car yet.
The process only took me a few hours. They come apart very easily, one clip and a few twists back and forth. The "S" is a seperate piece so I painted that red instead of having the sticker in it.
I used 300 grit sandpaper to scuff up the chrome and then cleaned with some mineral spirts. Krylon plastic paint from the auto parts store when on easily. It takes a few days to fully cure so I haven't put them on the car yet.
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Wow, that looks very nice. That give me a good idea, since I have an IB/B MCS I think this would look awesome. I would want to do the black with a red S. Any further away shots?
And what paint/color to use? I'm guessing Krylon plastic would work since Dolmangar used that. Also, could I use clear enamel (I think that's what it is) as a clear coat?
-Cody
Edit* Get some of these and that black/black would look amazing!
http://mossmini.com/Shop/ViewProduct...eIndexID=41008
Oh, and Moss MINI has the lights (like Dolmangar said) for $25 pair.
http://mossmini.com/Shop/ViewProduct...eIndexID=36694
And what paint/color to use? I'm guessing Krylon plastic would work since Dolmangar used that. Also, could I use clear enamel (I think that's what it is) as a clear coat?
-Cody
Edit* Get some of these and that black/black would look amazing!
http://mossmini.com/Shop/ViewProduct...eIndexID=41008
Oh, and Moss MINI has the lights (like Dolmangar said) for $25 pair.
http://mossmini.com/Shop/ViewProduct...eIndexID=36694
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Originally Posted by Dolmangar
Hey everyone, I've been doing searches for the last 30 minutes and can't seem to find the right combination of criteria so I figured I'd just ask. I'd like to do something similar to the picture below (thanks to who ever I stole the picture from but I'm not sure how the unit is attached to the fender. I stuck my hand in there this morning on the way out to work, and it appears that it might just be held in with clips, but I didn't want to yank it out and break it. The painting part should be easy, if I can manage to remove the chrome surround.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#25
Originally Posted by polizei
What paint type and color did you use? And how much work is invovled in getting that door handle out to paint that too?
-Cody
-Cody
2320 Gloss White
2328 Red Pepper/Safety Red
I think the gas cap is next, but I would really like to do the door handles as well. However I'm not sure how the paint would hold up and I think that you'd have to use something more durable. The side markers shouldn't really have much wear and tear, and the gas cap isn't handled that much either.