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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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My trucks black obviously and my rear bumper is chrome.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-98...ht_4911wt_1167

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...ht_7120wt_1167
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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between those two I would go with the first one...not a big fan of either though.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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I like the 2nd one better.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Is the first even legal? I don't see any red reflectors?

D - None of the above
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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I feel you all. Tail lights suck. I cant find any that I cant live without. And my nightshade is faded and is starting to look like shizznit.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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Does it look worse than it does in your sig? I would just leave it how it is now, looks good
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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Yeah my sig is right when it was done. Its super faded from the CA sun.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Mine fade from the CA sun too. I re-paint them once or twice a year, much cheaper than buying new ones. I've found that a quality clearcoat keeps them lasting longer.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:07 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Yea I would, mabey just re-wetsand them, put on another coat of vht niteshade if its not as dark as you desire, and then have them cleared by a paint shop.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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#2.

If the darkness level has not faded, but it looks dull, all it needs is a good DA polishing and synthetic waxing/sealant.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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LED Patman tails blackened on the inside
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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can i have your wheels?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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i kinda need them do drive on......
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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i found some steel wheels on craigslist in your area
 
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