I did the second method also, they look good during the day but not quite right at night frown. It might depend on what type of paint is used, but I'd prefer to just fit the pukka SVT ones and be guaranteed a perfect finish!

Paul.

'93 16V Mondeo saloon
Full factory RS setup lowered on 17s
K+N 57i, splitfire leads, chipped, full aluminised twin-exit exhaust
Sounds by Alpine, Infinity, Vibe, JBL
First Mondeo with indiglo gauges