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Old May 3rd, 2012, 09:34   #11
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this is the stuff you want to use:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAVAGE-TAI...a#ht_712wt_932

There are cheaper ones out there but this one seems to give a good glossy finish. Some of the cheaper ones are more of a matt finish.
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this is the stuff you want to use:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAVAGE-TAI...a#ht_712wt_932

There are cheaper ones out there but this one seems to give a good glossy finish. Some of the cheaper ones are more of a matt finish.
Bit pricey isnt it?
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Hahaha, it's cheaper to buy OEM markers
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Bit pricey isnt it?
Like I said, there are cheaper ones out there but you do get what you pay for. If you do finish them in matt, they look cheap and nasty. Make sure it is a nice gloss finish and spray a little at a time and they will look awesome.
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Have a look at the pics of this s40, that's the type of look you will be looking at. A bit of bumper black, and those lamps will just blend right in!!
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Like I said, there are cheaper ones out there but you do get what you pay for. If you do finish them in matt, they look cheap and nasty. Make sure it is a nice gloss finish and spray a little at a time and they will look awesome.
At £1000.00+, you could replace all the lights on the car, convert them all to LED and fit a full leather interior, LOL!

The seller is either 'trying it on', or don't understand UK currency.

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At £1000.00+, you could replace all the lights on the car, convert them all to LED and fit a full leather interior, LOL!

The seller is either 'trying it on', or don't understand UK currency.

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LED lights??? Do they do them for the S40??

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I mean, swapping all the bulbs over to LED type.

You get a replacement headlight called 'devil eye' on ebay, that contains LED sidelights, built into the unit.

Available in chrome or black finish.

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I mean, swapping all the bulbs over to LED type.

You get a replacement headlight called 'devil eye' on ebay, that contains LED sidelights, built into the unit.

Available in chrome or black finish.

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Hmm I like the look of them, it's just some days I think they look a tad 'chavvy' and I hate chavvy cars with a passion. I burnt off a saxo this morning that had a load of spotty teenage lads in it, lowered to the ground, big noisy exhaust. Dread to think how embarrassing it must have been for them.

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Hmm I like the look of them, it's just some days I think they look a tad 'chavvy' and I hate chavvy cars with a passion. I burnt off a saxo this morning that had a load of spotty teenage lads in it, lowered to the ground, big noisy exhaust. Dread to think how embarrassing it must have been for them.

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They do look a bit chavvy, that's why I went for the black bezels with chrome rings instead.

A bit more subtle.

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