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Painting the rear reflector #141245 01/23/02 11:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 22 I Imabelgianpimp OP Junior Member
OP Imabelgianpimp Junior Member I Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 22	Is it legal to paint your rear reflector? I would be referring to the red strip near the tail lights. Thanks

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141246 01/24/02 01:02 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,974 Reading , Pennsylvania , USA Y Y2KMondeoSVT Moderator
Y2KMondeoSVT Moderator Y Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,974 Reading , Pennsylvania , USA	You might want to check your local regulations , but I'd have to say YES because you already have reflectors in your taillights , so the center reflector is just redundant ... and poof (and ugly IMHO) . Paint it , you'll like it . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Allen ******** Love Those REDWINGS !!! ******** 2000 Contour SVT Black w/ Tan #2137 of 2150 / built 2-4-00 Mods : ~ Factory DRL mod ~ "Powered by Ford" seatbelt covers ~ OF's TH fix ~ Audi A-6 Side Repeaters ~ Highs in Lows Mod ~ #885 foggies ~ KKM filter ~ Mondeo ST200 Badging & Shiftknob ~ Pre-98 Sails ~ Nose Bra ~ Trunk cargo net ~ '98 Clock ~ "Glasspacked" Resonator ~ Painted Rear Reflector ~ R�zo Pedals ~ Custom "Mondeo" Windscreen Banner ~ Ventvisors ~ Lighted Moonroof Switch ~ Mystique Rear Seat Light ~ Painted Grille Ring ~ H&R Springs & Mondeo ST200 Struts ~ Mille Miglia "Cello" Wheels My old 95 \'Tour SE ~ New SVT pics here

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141247 01/24/02 01:45 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 159 Kansas City Missouri L LilZetec Member
LilZetec Member L Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 159 Kansas City Missouri	Well, i however vinyled mine..that way if i ever choose to sell the car i can just pull it off..it looks bad ass..Check out the pictures section on jan 24..under the topic Killer Zetec ZTEC..Custom Abs Intake. 2 1/4 Catback Exaust (No Res)..Accel Coil, Accel Wires,Magnaflow muffler,Clear Corners,Removed Ding Guards..Fuel Cutoff Disable Switch,blue)...Headers,Turbo,Neon Underbody lights comming soon

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141248 01/24/02 04:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 517 Ottawa, Ontario M Mani Member
Mani Member M Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 517 Ottawa, Ontario	hmmm u guys don't like those and I want one of those .... wanna trade www.dangeroustoyz.com

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141249 01/24/02 05:24 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 184 Union City, NJ I iLLuZiOnS Member
iLLuZiOnS Member I Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 184 Union City, NJ	i tinted mine out...looks hott...email me for pics...illuzions5@aol.com Chris 99 V6 Sport/Silver SVT kit~SVT Dual Ex.~KKM intake~Front & Rear grills painted silver~GTS Headlight covers~Plasma Blue light under dash(removed white bulb)~30 % tints~Tinted Rear Reflector~Wood Grain Kit~Removed door dings~Super White Heads~Plasma blue reverse lights~ blacked out sail panels~painted brakes Blue~complete stereo system~

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141250 01/24/02 06:22 AM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 425 Shawnee O OutlawdSVT Member
OutlawdSVT Member O Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 425 Shawnee	Hey I'm not sure if it legal or not, but I can say this I have never heard anyone getting busted for it. I too have minne painted and IMHO I love it. I say do it. If I remember I will ask one of the cops I work with about it and I will get back to you. Just Do It. Later,Robbie 2000 Black SVT Contour

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141251 01/24/02 02:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,421 Chicago IL I I-Dom-In-8 Moderator
I-Dom-In-8 Moderator I Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,421 Chicago IL	Quote: Originally posted by Y2KMondeoSVT: You might want to check your local regulations , but I'd have to say YES because you already have reflectors in your taillights , so the center reflector is just redundant ... and poof (and ugly IMHO) . Paint it , you'll like it . Yup i agree i love mine. Would so u a pic but photopoint went down and so did all my pic -Kevin- 99 Navy Blue Se Sport2.5 ATX MY Mods

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141252 01/24/02 08:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 39 Delafield WI G GnuLoCo Member
GnuLoCo Member G Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 39 Delafield WI	This is my first post. I am interested in what this looks like. I am a NECO member but decided to sell my Coug (baby on the way). Need cool mod ideas. Anyone have a how to on this? Or pics? Thanks, GnuLoCo WI-NECO.COM/CDW27.ORG

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141253 01/25/02 03:22 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,974 Reading , Pennsylvania , USA Y Y2KMondeoSVT Moderator
Y2KMondeoSVT Moderator Y Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,974 Reading , Pennsylvania , USA	Check my sig for pics of mine ... enjoy ! BTW - mine was painted at a Ford dealership . I still have my original reflector for when I trade it in (not in the near future ) . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Allen ******** Love Those REDWINGS !!! ******** 2000 Contour SVT Black w/ Tan #2137 of 2150 / built 2-4-00 Mods : ~ Factory DRL mod ~ "Powered by Ford" seatbelt covers ~ OF's TH fix ~ Audi A-6 Side Repeaters ~ Highs in Lows Mod ~ #885 foggies ~ KKM filter ~ Mondeo ST200 Badging & Shiftknob ~ Pre-98 Sails ~ Nose Bra ~ Trunk cargo net ~ '98 Clock ~ "Glasspacked" Resonator ~ Painted Rear Reflector ~ R�zo Pedals ~ Custom "Mondeo" Windscreen Banner ~ Ventvisors ~ Lighted Moonroof Switch ~ Mystique Rear Seat Light ~ Painted Grille Ring ~ H&R Springs & Mondeo ST200 Struts ~ Mille Miglia "Cello" Wheels My old 95 \'Tour SE ~ New SVT pics here

Re: Painting the rear reflector #141254 01/25/02 05:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 22 I Imabelgianpimp OP Junior Member
OP Imabelgianpimp Junior Member I Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 22	Quote: Originally posted by Y2KMondeoSVT: Check my sig for pics of mine ... enjoy ! BTW - mine was painted at a Ford dealership . I still have my original reflector for when I trade it in (not in the near future ) . Looks good. How much was it to have it painted?

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