painting amber reflectors -- DIY or body shop? (m) (archive)

I'm planning to get the clear lights for my 330ci, and am also thinking about painting over the amber reflectors. (Yes, I realize that this is illegal.)

1. With the painted-over reflector, what does it look like when you signal? ....i.e., does the paint prevent all light from getting out? ...or ..??

2. I bought some touch-up paint when I was in Munich (cheap, $6). Should I just do this myself or does body shop have "something special" (tool, skill? haha) that would justify me taking in the touchup paint and having them do it for a nominal fee.

Thanks,
Brian

Follow Ups:

body shops will charge a lot... Jordan330ci 21:45 12/03/2000 (7)
- where did you get the eyelid? what brand?link? racer 23:42 12/03/2000 (0)
- BEAUTIFUL car.....(m) in a couple weeks. (nt) Brian 22:03 12/03/2000 (1)
  - ok...ignore the "in a couple weeks" .... sigh (nt) (slow day today for me) Brian 22:06 12/03/2000 (0)
- how are they attached??Glue cant you take them off Fidel de la Garza 21:55 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: body shops will charge a lot... Fidel de la Garza 21:53 12/03/2000 (2)
  - what's under HW 22:53 12/03/2000 (1)
    - thx for the URL ... I've e-mailed them Brian 23:42 12/03/2000 (0)

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