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ubrimah · 03-09-2012, 05:20 PM

So I really don't like the reflective backing in the fog lights. Even though I have the pw13's in I'm still not a huge fan of the backing. Plus if you put in the halos they would stand out more without the reflective surface.

So has anyone painted the backing? And how would you go about doing it?

Pics if you've done it!

The Stig · 03-09-2012, 05:22 PM

If you paint the reflective backing then the DRLs becomes pretty much useless as the p13w bulb uses the reflective surface to project the light.

blackTT600 · 03-09-2012, 05:28 PM

Not true, you can paint them, then put a high shine clear coat. has to handle the heat though.

ubrimah · 03-09-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blackTT600

Not true, you can paint them, then put a high shine clear coat. has to handle the heat though.

So im guessing no one has done it yet?

SummoneR · 03-09-2012, 05:32 PM

stieger is correct. Even with a high gloss clear coat, it will not reflect like the chrome reflective material will.

You can always go with a projector type lamp with the halo's. That looks sharp. Can't find any pic's though sorry.

With a projector lamp you don't need a reflective backing as the lamp projects the light outward. Hence the name.

ubrimah · 03-09-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

stieger is correct. Even with a high gloss clear coat, it will not reflect like the chrome reflective material will.

You can always go with a projector type lamp with the halo's. That looks sharp. Can't find any pic's though sorry.

With a projector lamp you don't need a reflective backing as the lamp projects the light outward. Hence the name.

What would the projectors look like in the housing? It seems like it'll be more pricey that I originally thought.

SummoneR · 03-09-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ubrimah

What would the projectors look like in the housing? It seems like it'll be more pricey that I originally thought.

It's more expensive for sure, projectors are not cheap but they look great. Check out the video at the bottom of the page.
http://www.automotivelightstore.com/CamaroFogKit.aspx

ubrimah · 03-09-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

It's more expensive for sure, projectors are not cheap but they look great. Check out the video at the bottom of the page.
http://www.automotivelightstore.com/CamaroFogKit.aspx

I wish I would've know about these before getting the pw13 haha. It's still better than stock though so Ill just leave them alone and focus on trying to get the Colorshift halos

SummoneR · 03-09-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ubrimah

I wish I would've know about these before getting the pw13 haha. It's still better than stock though so Ill just leave them alone and focus on trying to get the Colorshift halos

Yeah that upgrade with the halos is over $600. As a heads up the lamp replacements, the clear lens with the reflective backing runs $75 a pop. So if you do paint them and decide to go back it will run you $150.

RichieSSZ28 · 03-09-2012, 06:02 PM

Try the lens spray tint. It allows reflection but you won't see it so easy and it withstands the heat. I thought about trying it but hate to break the seal. By some cheap lights from Walmart and see.

SummoneR · 03-09-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RichieSSZ28

Try the lens spray tint. It allows reflection but you won't see it so easy and it withstands the heat. I thought about trying it but hate to break the seal. By some cheap lights from Walmart and see.

Or some film tint. Or the static cling tint. Only problem is that it discolors the light projecting out too defeats the point of getting the upgraded P13W's

ttexxan · 03-09-2012, 06:41 PM

Speaking of fogs...One quick question so not starting another thread. I just saw a White camaro on way home who's fogs had been modded. His fogs were very bright and bluish color. What bulb is that?

The Stig · 03-09-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ttexxan

Speaking of fogs...One quick question so not starting another thread. I just saw a White camaro on way home who's fogs had been modded. His fogs were very bright and bluish color. What bulb is that?

p13w bulb from AAC's. But just to clarify, if you have the RS package you do not have fog lights. You have DRLs

CrzyGamr2 · 03-09-2012, 06:47 PM

The P13W's. I have em and they are very bright and have a blue tint to them.

03-09-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
ubrimah Oreo Drives: Summit White LT/RS A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 1,248	Painted fog lights So I really don't like the reflective backing in the fog lights. Even though I have the pw13's in I'm still not a huge fan of the backing. Plus if you put in the halos they would stand out more without the reflective surface. So has anyone painted the backing? And how would you go about doing it? Pics if you've done it! __________________ Click the pic!

03-09-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	If you paint the reflective backing then the DRLs becomes pretty much useless as the p13w bulb uses the reflective surface to project the light. __________________

03-09-2012, 05:32 PM	#5
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	stieger is correct. Even with a high gloss clear coat, it will not reflect like the chrome reflective material will. You can always go with a projector type lamp with the halo's. That looks sharp. Can't find any pic's though sorry. With a projector lamp you don't need a reflective backing as the lamp projects the light outward. Hence the name. __________________

03-09-2012, 06:02 PM	#10
RichieSSZ28 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 10' 2SS/RS & 14' Sierra Z71 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jay, FL Posts: 165 View My Garage	Try the lens spray tint. It allows reflection but you won't see it so easy and it withstands the heat. I thought about trying it but hate to break the seal. By some cheap lights from Walmart and see. __________________ SLP 1-3/4" LT Headers, 3" High flow cats,MGW short throw shifter with Orange SS, Magnaflow 2.5" Street series aggressive full system exhaust with 4" Tips, MGW Short throw shifter, K&N CAI, SLP 160 thermostat, Diablo Sport Tune by SLP, Sinister Street scene Package, Custom Two Tone paint scheme(Pearl black and Inferno Orange) by Owens Customizing, Two tone Engine cover, 22" Gianelle Cuba 10 matte black with ball cut details, Vredestein SUV assanta tires 265/35 and 315/30.

03-09-2012, 06:41 PM	#12
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	Speaking of fogs...One quick question so not starting another thread. I just saw a White camaro on way home who's fogs had been modded. His fogs were very bright and bluish color. What bulb is that? __________________ Way to many Mods to list!!!!

03-09-2012, 05:28 PM	#3
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	Not true, you can paint them, then put a high shine clear coat. has to handle the heat though.

03-09-2012, 06:47 PM	#14
CrzyGamr2 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,593 View My Garage	The P13W's. I have em and they are very bright and have a blue tint to them. __________________ www.MidFloridaCamaroClub.com

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