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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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With the projector in there, you can absolutely black out the bowl. Non issue.
Except for the turn signal / marker light, right?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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LED switchback and no need for the LED turn signal to be chrome either.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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So the top bucket can be blacked out, but the bottom can't, correct?(edited...both can be, see below)
EDIT : You're too quick Tony! Have you done any in All-Black?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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Too and bottom. But no I haven't done any.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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LED switchback and no need for the LED turn signal to be chrome either.
Ok, cool. So I read a little bit about the switchback(I didn't know what it was) and I probably would just go with an amber LED if it wasn't super bright(probably is).
I like to park with my ambers on while waiting for the truck to warm up or while in a drive thru so I don't blind the vehicle in front of me. Looks good IMO in the snow too.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 10:09 PM
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How would the markers look in LED?

Too many options to think about. I do think I ned to keep
the chrome with the color of the truck.



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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 03:24 PM
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How would the markers look in LED?

Too many options to think about. I do think I ned to keep
the chrome with the color of the truck.



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Good question Sean. I'm curious too. I would think the blacked out lights would look good with your black grill.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 04:07 PM
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Good question Sean. I'm curious too. I would think the blacked out lights would look good with your black grill.
Black grill is gone I am back to chrome. Plasti Dip is nice because
when you get tired of it you can change it.



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So, if you just want a little more light is there a good replacement bulb that doest require wiring ballasts, doesn't overheat the housings, and is pretty much white colored?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 01:46 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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Sylvania good replacement headlight bulbs, around 40-60 bucks a pair for improved lighting in stock housing.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 04:55 PM
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So, if you just want a little more light is there a good replacement bulb that doest require wiring ballasts, doesn't overheat the housings, and is pretty much white colored?
Originally Posted by Tcm glx
Sylvania good replacement headlight bulbs, around 40-60 bucks a pair for improved lighting in stock housing.
I currently have the Sylvania UltraStars in my headlights and foglights. They've been in there for 3 years or longer. The headlight bulb is noticeably brighter and slightly whiter in color than stock. I can't remember what the difference if any was in the foglights.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 10:37 PM
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Today I was looking at my headlights that I converted to "Harley" lights a couple years ago. I was thinking how awesome it would be to have upgraded HID Harley headlights. Then I had this thought about how the headlight would look better with the reflector blacked out since it's not needed with the projector. Or am I wrong with this assumption? I realize the marker/running light still needs the reflective housing or would an LED bulb overcome the dark surround? Thoughts?
Dam you.....was thinking the same thing for my pig. send me a pm with what you did.

sorry for the thread jack
 
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Nice so they should be hitting the mail soon ehh?

Also these are complete assemblies and not just bulbs correct? I bought LED bulbs from a local vendor and they don't fit very well in the housing. Guess I shoulda asked before I committed lol.

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