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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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That looks really good! I'll have to invest in a set
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 12:21 PM
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That looks really good! I'll have to invest in a set
you should. They're worth it, in my honest opinion and I have tried quite a few at this point. The rearward facing LEDs that use the stock reflective housing make all the difference.
 

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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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But my reflector is painted
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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But my reflector is painted
What color? And did you find a loss in output when you painted them? Obviously not something you'd see from inside the cab, though.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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I went with gloss black. Still very visible to oncoming traffic during the day
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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I went with gloss black. Still very visible to oncoming traffic during the day
Just so we're both on the same page, you did the reflective backing in gloss black, and not just the sides around the lamp, right?

I know you're definitely the light guy around here, but if that's the case, you probably want an led that projects outward and doesn't even use the housing.

These zevos may not work well for you if that's the case.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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Yes sir everything is black. I'm running a retrofit so I can do that without hurting light output. But yes that's what I'm thinking cause it still does reflect just not as good as before obviously.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Yes sir everything is black. I'm running a retrofit so I can do that without hurting light output. But yes that's what I'm thinking cause it still does reflect just not as good as before obviously.
Do you have daytime pics with the lights running? I'm really curious to see.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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I'll have to get pictures once I get in a computer.
 
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