Clear or smoked side markers

[Alex121]

Hi all,

As per title, after some clear or smoked side markers for my 2002 T4.

I've not seen much on flebay and they're around £65 for a set new which is ridiculous given they're just bits of plastic that probably cost around £3 to make....

Thanks

Alex

[Haizum74]

Originally Posted by Alex121

Hi all,

As per title, after some clear or smoked side markers for my 2002 T4.

I've not seen much on flebay and they're around £65 for a set new which is ridiculous given they're just bits of plastic that probably cost around £3 to make....

Thanks

Alex

This any good? http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=3998

[Alex121]

Originally Posted by Haizum74

This any good? http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=3998

Thanks, 4 of them is still 50 odd squid though, was after some second hand ones ideally off another car that's being broken but looks like I may just have to buy them new

Cheers

Alex

[rexer12]

had a look around for you but none that are at a good price

[Alex121]

Originally Posted by rexer12

had a look around for you but none that are at a good price

Thanks buddy

I'm not desperate for them, just think they look nicer on a black S40 than the standard orange ones. I'll just have to keep an eye out as I'm not paying £50+ for them....They're just plastic

[Recognized]

I can tell you how to paint it in black if you want a little experiment....But you need to get some with clear glass first...

[inchley313]

Personally, if I had a p2 car, I would remove them and tint them with a can of tint spray. The only problem with this is the light is dulled quite a bit but if you replace the bulbs with led's, this should cure that problem.

http://volvoforums.org.uk/showthread...&highlight=led

This thread shows you how to replace the bulbs

This should be a much cheaper way to get the look you desire!!

[Alex121]

Originally Posted by inchley313

Personally, if I had a p2 car, I would remove them and tint them with a can of tint spray. The only problem with this is the light is dulled quite a bit but if you replace the bulbs with led's, this should cure that problem.

http://volvoforums.org.uk/showthread...&highlight=led

This thread shows you how to replace the bulbs

This should be a much cheaper way to get the look you desire!!

Cheers for that. I've thought about putting leds in there but spraying it? The plastic itself is actually orange so wouldn't that look a bit.....weird? Haha

[inchley313]

Originally Posted by Alex121

Cheers for that. I've thought about putting leds in there but spraying it? The plastic itself is actually orange so wouldn't that look a bit.....weird? Haha

No not at all. Many years ago i had a mk3 white astra saloon and due to the lack of after market rear lights available, I decided to mask off the red bits and just spray the rear indicator and reverse light. They looked awesome when done just plain smoked and bright red.

Seriously if you use about 3 or 4 light coats, you will get a really good dark smoked effect.

[Alex121]

Originally Posted by inchley313

No not at all. Many years ago i had a mk3 white astra saloon and due to the lack of after market rear lights available, I decided to mask off the red bits and just spray the rear indicator and reverse light. They looked awesome when done just plain smoked and bright red.

Seriously if you use about 3 or 4 light coats, you will get a really good dark smoked effect.

Haha, ok if nothing comes up in the next week or so I'm giving this a go! What paint should I use? just black spray paint or something?