l2awin

iTrader: (4)

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how much light output is lost with the painted turn signal reflector? A video would be even better! I'm looking to have the IM mod done but still deciding on the color scheme.

Thanks

beerme986

iTrader: (2)

I would assume it would matter what color you painted the reflector. If it was a glossy color then it would have some reflection. If you painted it a matte color then expect very diminished output

STOOF

iTrader: (2)

Well of course its not as bright since the light isnt reflecting around, but the clear piece infront of the bulb doesnt get painted, only the chrome behind/around the bulb. So the bulb itself is still visible and it still "lights up" the clear piece.

Just to give you some examples of what a headlight looks with and without the turn signal reflector painted.

PAINTED


UNPAINTED






IMHO i think it looks terrible without the turn signal reflector painted. It sticks out like a sore thumb.

G37Sam

+1 it does stick out, if you're busting the headlights open anyways then might as well do it perfect, you can install a turn signal on your fender like our Gulf Spec G37s

ucla bruin

iTrader: (7)

Light output will decrease noticeably. Chrome will always reflect better than any color you paint it with. With stock, the entire area of the reflector lights up. If you look at the shape of that region, it allows the cars next to you to see the signals, it doesn't just project outward to the front.
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l2awin

iTrader: (4)

Thanks for all the replies. Please help me decide on the color scheme in the other thread if possible. Mod, if you would like to combine thread please do so. i figure it was a separate issue so I posted one more thread. Thank You