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Old 05-31-2012, 10:12 PM
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i replaced the factory chromy rear lites off of a '09 F-150 with lites I ordered for a H.D./Raptor truck..same light, just black trim instead of the chromy trim, and it looks GOOD.... dmac
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Originally Posted by tuxedoblack11
Oh boy if want to try but im not garenteeing that you'll get it sealed back together. And yes I'm one of these guys with a black truck that has done this mod.
Tushay....it sounds easier then im sure it is. But man, I think that would look awesome if someone would attempt it and or me......I already did the edges.....and I thought that looked sweet. Oh well......Maybe they will come out with some nice ones with the 2013...... thanks for the input!
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Originally Posted by dennymac
i replaced the factory chromy rear lites off of a '09 F-150 with lites I ordered for a H.D./Raptor truck..same light, just black trim instead of the chromy trim, and it looks GOOD.... dmac
yea but im looking to do white instead of chrome or black, Match the truck.
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Has anyone done their edges PTM yet? I looked through the last 10 pages but didn't see anything. Let me know if they have. I want to try this on my Red Candy FX4
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Originally Posted by clpeller
Has anyone done their edges PTM yet? I looked through the last 10 pages but didn't see anything. Let me know if they have. I want to try this on my Red Candy FX4
I think I remember someone on here doing it the candy red. Can't remember who tho
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Hmmm, I guess I'm going to have to read every page then. haha.

EDIT: Found it. I'll be going with Black. (it's on page 9)

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Anyone have closeups of their process to paint from the outside?
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Did my 3rd brake light today!
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Some folks in another forum have baked their tails for about 10-15 minutes then pried them apart, but can't remember the success rate of gluing them back together. I'd be afraid they'd leak.

I just bought a set of harley tails for $117, already done.

Originally Posted by EWeezY
Has anyone tried taking apart their taillights and painting the chrome trim on them. Kind of like the Harley lights, But, for example I have a white truck and would paint the chrome to match my body color. I would think that would make them look awesome...

Has anyone attempted this?
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so how you guys gettin that tailgate side painted? no room for brush, spray doesn't seem to get in there too good.


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