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HID Retrofit (FX-r Bixenon projectors) GB

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by RacerAV, Apr 7, 2011.

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  1. Apr 18, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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    Nightstr

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    The shroud looks awesome!
     
  2. Apr 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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    Thanks - it is the same color that I painted my wheels.

    After setting them up w/chrome reflectors and shrouds I was getting a lot of stray reflections. Blacking out the bowl really cut them down to very few.

    Going to let the paint dry overnight. I'd hate to put everything back together now, only to have them off-gas and fog the lenses up.
     
  3. Apr 18, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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    hmmm... I like... I still think my bowls are gonna stay chrome like TRDguyKC... only if I could just take his lights :spy:
     
  4. Apr 18, 2011 at 8:09 PM
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    mixplatexr NGDEUCE

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    straight sexy
     
  5. Apr 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM
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    ^^^looks nice!... Can't wait!
     
  6. Apr 18, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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    lol, if only it were that easy right?
     
  7. Apr 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    ill fly u to California to help me out with mine
     
  8. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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    would it affect anything if i painted the inside gloss black i want it to match the color of my truck?????????? bc ive noticed everyone going with flat black
     
  9. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:27 PM
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    SilverBullet07

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    I went with satin black i believe... and after you pre-burn it... its a glossy finish
     
  10. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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    No I need him here in Phoenix!!!
     
  11. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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    sorry this may be a dumb question but pre burninig it as in heat it in the oven then paint it or paint it then heat it in the oven?????
     
  12. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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    nope. go right ahead.
     
  13. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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    I painted it... waited till it was dry to touch and put it in the oven for 5 mins... the process is on viets write up... but just go with glossy if you want. I dont see the big deal, your truck do what you want.
     
  14. Apr 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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    ^^^^good info thanks guys....was just curious cus everyone was going with flat black instead of gloss.....
     
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    Jeverich! They look sexy! That's exactly how I was going to do mine, except color match the shrouds to silver taco. Pls post pics when your done so i can see how it looks on the truck!
     
  16. Apr 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM
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    lol, the air fare wouldnt be the problem, I fly southwest free.... the issue would be getting the time off to get down there...:)
     
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    If you gonna BHLM your smoked 2010 headlamps, I'll trade you my mint 2006 oem chrome headlamps + cash for them. I also have a set of revotec BHLM from the get go + cash for your smoked 2010 lamps. :D

     
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    I just got a email from TRS and that the Gatling Gun Shrouds are on backorder and won't ship till May 5th. :(
     
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    Uh oh :(
     
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    That sucks... but kinda works out for me anyway
     
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