DIY: Amber Side Markers

jon328i · 09-15-2010, 01:53 AM

Just want to share my amber side markers:

Things you need:

1-Amber Spray Can (JDM paint)

2-Cleaning wipes before painting

3-Removal of the side markers are found on the owners manual.

4-About 30 minutes to do this including paint drying at 80 degrees F ambient temp

donsgolf2012 · 09-25-2010, 01:57 PM

thats ugly. i would do black not orange

merlinfe · 09-26-2010, 05:27 PM

Dont listen to the haters man.

This is a pretty good idea. I remember guys were doing this on the Evo's a few years ago because the JDM side markers were orange. It used to be that the DDM (German market) used to be the same way but they went to clear and the rest is internetz history.

This looks the best on darker cars, and of course is subjective.

Thanks for having the balls to do something and share it with the rest of us.

e90TiAg335i · 09-26-2010, 07:12 PM

looks great, although I prefer clear...

alberto335 · 09-26-2010, 07:38 PM

bad idea

jon328i · 10-01-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by merlinfe

Dont listen to the haters man.

This is a pretty good idea. I remember guys were doing this on the Evo's a few years ago because the JDM side markers were orange. It used to be that the DDM (German market) used to be the same way but they went to clear and the rest is internetz history.

This looks the best on darker cars, and of course is subjective.

Thanks for having the balls to do something and share it with the rest of us.

Yup, i did this on my Evo 8 MR and Evo X MR. Thanks for the good and bad comments, i respect each and everyone's preference on their ride.

jayt292 · 08-13-2011, 07:58 PM

what kind of paint did you use and where'd you buy it? deff want to do this good idea!

jon328i · 08-13-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jtNJ92

what kind of paint did you use and where'd you buy it? deff want to do this good idea!

The paint i used is a JDM amber spray paint the brand is VANS i bought it from super autobacs here in socal, they come in several colors like red, yellow and smoke and i have all of them. You can get it from ebay too. goodluck!

jayt292 · 08-14-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jon328i

The paint i used is a JDM amber spray paint the brand is VANS i bought it from super autobacs here in socal, they come in several colors like red, yellow and smoke and i have all of them. You can get it from ebay too. goodluck!

thanks dude!

09-15-2010, 01:53 AM	#1
jon328i Wheelmaster 14 Rep 445 Posts Drives: F39, S209, VB-WRX Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	DIY: Amber Side Markers Just want to share my amber side markers: Things you need: 1-Amber Spray Can (JDM paint) 2-Cleaning wipes before painting 3-Removal of the side markers are found on the owners manual. 4-About 30 minutes to do this including paint drying at 80 degrees F ambient temp
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donsgolf2012 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	thats ugly. i would do black not orange
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merlinfe My other ride has 18,400 SHP. I.B.N.F.E 8251 20 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2014 MineralGrauMetallic 328d Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (5)	Dont listen to the haters man. This is a pretty good idea. I remember guys were doing this on the Evo's a few years ago because the JDM side markers were orange. It used to be that the DDM (German market) used to be the same way but they went to clear and the rest is internetz history. This looks the best on darker cars, and of course is subjective. Thanks for having the balls to do something and share it with the rest of us. __________________ ‘83 911 ‘98 M3 ‘14 328d
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alberto335 LORD 335 14 Rep 386 Posts Drives: bmw 335 08 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: XALAPA Mexico iTrader: (0)	bad idea
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