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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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I'm trying to decide whether to do clear corners or to VHT them. If I VHT them, I'm not going to clear them so they will hopefully have a sort of satin look to match the headlight buckets/grille. I think clear corners would also look good though, as it'd match the headlights and the wheels. If I get clear corners, I'm probably gonna get silver/polished side badges.

I'm leaning towards clears just to brighten up the front end a little bit... any input?

Here's a picture.. maybe a photochop if anyone would be interested? Thanks!

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Definitly smoked. I'm personally not a fan of clear corners on red, and I think blacked out corners will fit your car much better, and make it look even more aggressive.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Clear w/ silver badge
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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tint them. They'll match your headlights
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Smoked with normal badge
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I VHT'd mine.... You can still see the light bulbs at night



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wow, that was really quick, thanks a lot nalc.

i will go with smoked. the clears don't really do it for me. sorta makes it look like a candy cane. i think the only real silver accents i need are the headlights and the wheels.

thanks!
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I VHT'd mine.... You can still see the light bulbs at night
Did you clear them?
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Originally Posted by Crows93Z
Did you clear them?
Yes i did...
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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What was the finish on them like prior to clearing them? Is the finish slick/slippery/shiny with the clearcoat on them?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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i would tint them
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Crows93Z
What was the finish on them like prior to clearing them? Is the finish slick/slippery/shiny with the clearcoat on them?
The finish wasnt bad at all. With the clear i have some orange peel. I never wet sanded it.

But it still came out great
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Ive had all 3 on mine

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Needs to match your rims.. so clear
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heres a poor quality pic of clear/black corners
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