Mirror Reflector Blinker Mod W/Pics
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Mirror Reflector Blinker Mod W/Pics
What a great site forum!!! Once again I found this mod on here. It was cheap and greatly improved the look and functionality. Thanks. Here is my version of the "Mirror Reflector Blinker Mod".
Started by popping the reflector out with a small flathead screwdriver. Make sure you do the outside edge 1st or you will break off the tab that secures the reflector.
Then using same screwdriver pop off the puddle light blank to exspose the wires that are powering the rear facing mirror blinker, those are what I tapped into to power the new blinker.
Next I used a sharpie and traced an outline of the 6 point LED strip onto the back of the reflector. $14.00 at Auto Zone. I used white. Using a razor/drywall knife I cut out the outline.
I didn't like like the reflector orange so I painted them with 2 coats of "Night Shades" tinting spray paint, and 3 coats of "Clear Coat"
I used the 3 layer Gorilla Tape for the backing. This stuff is incredibly strong, tough & thick. twice as sticky & twice as thick as your regular duct tape.
Used the red inline wire splicers. Wrapped up with gorilla tape, put the blank cover back in. All done and very easy to do.
Thanks again to a great forum. There is a wealth of knowledge here.
This is the finished product. I will get a few pics tonight to show how it looks in the dark.
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Started by popping the reflector out with a small flathead screwdriver. Make sure you do the outside edge 1st or you will break off the tab that secures the reflector.
Then using same screwdriver pop off the puddle light blank to exspose the wires that are powering the rear facing mirror blinker, those are what I tapped into to power the new blinker.
Next I used a sharpie and traced an outline of the 6 point LED strip onto the back of the reflector. $14.00 at Auto Zone. I used white. Using a razor/drywall knife I cut out the outline.
I didn't like like the reflector orange so I painted them with 2 coats of "Night Shades" tinting spray paint, and 3 coats of "Clear Coat"
I used the 3 layer Gorilla Tape for the backing. This stuff is incredibly strong, tough & thick. twice as sticky & twice as thick as your regular duct tape.
Used the red inline wire splicers. Wrapped up with gorilla tape, put the blank cover back in. All done and very easy to do.
Thanks again to a great forum. There is a wealth of knowledge here.
This is the finished product. I will get a few pics tonight to show how it looks in the dark.
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I came across some $free.99 OEM reflector deletes and have those on for now. Eventually I will do the blinker mod.
Where in Wy? I lived in Clark, Wy. For quite a few years and my folks live in Sherridan now. Though I maintain MT plates as for me being military it's only like 12 bucks a year to register and no sales tax when I purchase a vehicle.
Where in Wy? I lived in Clark, Wy. For quite a few years and my folks live in Sherridan now. Though I maintain MT plates as for me being military it's only like 12 bucks a year to register and no sales tax when I purchase a vehicle.
#6
I came across some $free.99 OEM reflector deletes and have those on for now. Eventually I will do the blinker mod.
Where in Wy? I lived in Clark, Wy. For quite a few years and my folks live in Sherridan now. Though I maintain MT plates as for me being military it's only like 12 bucks a year to register and no sales tax when I purchase a vehicle.
Where in Wy? I lived in Clark, Wy. For quite a few years and my folks live in Sherridan now. Though I maintain MT plates as for me being military it's only like 12 bucks a year to register and no sales tax when I purchase a vehicle.
lol wow small world..
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Who were you with? I'm a Navy Corpsman and spent most of my time as FMF. Been in since 2000.
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They have 2 wires. The Neg- on both the original wiring and the wires on the aftermarket LED are black, connect those 1st, than only 1 wire left very easy to do.
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I just popped off my puddle blank. So I see now. Not much wire to play with there!
One more question if you don't mind. You stuck the LEDs into the reflector and then just ran a strip of tap along the back? That's what keeps the led strip "in" the reflector? No rattling lose or anything of that nature? (Guess that was a few questions. )
Thanks
One more question if you don't mind. You stuck the LEDs into the reflector and then just ran a strip of tap along the back? That's what keeps the led strip "in" the reflector? No rattling lose or anything of that nature? (Guess that was a few questions. )
Thanks
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I just popped off my puddle blank. So I see now. Not much wire to play with there!
One more question if you don't mind. You stuck the LEDs into the reflector and then just ran a strip of tap along the back? That's what keeps the led strip "in" the reflector? No rattling lose or anything of that nature? (Guess that was a few questions. )
Thanks
One more question if you don't mind. You stuck the LEDs into the reflector and then just ran a strip of tap along the back? That's what keeps the led strip "in" the reflector? No rattling lose or anything of that nature? (Guess that was a few questions. )
Thanks