What a great site forum!!! Once again I found this mod on here. It was cheap and greatly improved the look and functionality. Thanks. Here is my version of the "Mirror Reflector Blinker Mod".

Started by popping the reflector out with a small flathead screwdriver. Make sure you do the outside edge 1st or you will break off the tab that secures the reflector.


Then using same screwdriver pop off the puddle light blank to exspose the wires that are powering the rear facing mirror blinker, those are what I tapped into to power the new blinker.



Next I used a sharpie and traced an outline of the 6 point LED strip onto the back of the reflector. $14.00 at Auto Zone. I used white. Using a razor/drywall knife I cut out the outline.


I didn't like like the reflector orange so I painted them with 2 coats of "Night Shades" tinting spray paint, and 3 coats of "Clear Coat"



I used the 3 layer Gorilla Tape for the backing. This stuff is incredibly strong, tough & thick. twice as sticky & twice as thick as your regular duct tape.


Used the red inline wire splicers. Wrapped up with gorilla tape, put the blank cover back in. All done and very easy to do.



Thanks again to a great forum. There is a wealth of knowledge here.
This is the finished product. I will get a few pics tonight to show how it looks in the dark.








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I cringed when I saw "night shades" but they came out pretty good, still has a nice light output overall

 

Looks good. Great write up!

 

Looks great! I've been thinking about this mod for awhile now and I think you just sold me on it!

 

I came across some $free.99 OEM reflector deletes and have those on for now. Eventually I will do the blinker mod.


Where in Wy? I lived in Clark, Wy. For quite a few years and my folks live in Sherridan now. Though I maintain MT plates as for me being military it's only like 12 bucks a year to register and no sales tax when I purchase a vehicle.

 

Hello HM8404. Parents have a house in Sheridan also. I live in Gillette. Thank you for you service. I was in the Marines for 13 yrs. 1992-2005
lol wow small world..

 

Thx for the feedback all. Here are a few night pics. It is just about as bright as the blinker.

 

Been through Gillette many times. Actually hoping to make a trip out there next summer.

Who were you with? I'm a Navy Corpsman and spent most of my time as FMF. Been in since 2000.

 

Looks pretty good. Thanks for the write up.

 

I like it! Looks (and WORKS) infinitely better than stock!

 

Great job!

 

Very cool! For us not so electrically inclined, do the blinker lights have one wire or two coming off them. And how do you know which wires to "tap" into?
Thanks!




I also put in the black delete bars. But this is pretty sweet.

 

They have 2 wires. The Neg- on both the original wiring and the wires on the aftermarket LED are black, connect those 1st, than only 1 wire left very easy to do.

 

I just popped off my puddle blank. So I see now. Not much wire to play with there!

One more question if you don't mind. You stuck the LEDs into the reflector and then just ran a strip of tap along the back? That's what keeps the led strip "in" the reflector? No rattling lose or anything of that nature? (Guess that was a few questions. )

Thanks

 

Yes, the LED strip actually touches the inside face of the reflector, very tight fit. Its flush with the back were I put the tape. Some people don't use anything on the back & just sandwich it with the back of the reflector encasement/housing. Just for a little extra protection from the elements & peace of mind, I used the black Gorilla tape. It is awesome stuff. It is industrial strength. Very very sticky & very thick. there is no movement / rattling what-so-ever. I am confident no dust or moisture will get in there.