body and interior "New" Italian turn signals?

[turbophil]

I don't think they would be 'terrible' if you at least taped off and painted the areas black to match where the chrome is on the OEM lights

[Simeon]

Personally I wouldn't fit them myself but I applaud whoever makes them for having a go. It is only through encouraging niche manufacturers that we can hope to get any NL parts made. Fast forward 10 years and we might all be glad of things like that.

[Rusty02]

For some reason I can't get pictures to work but on a dark blue background the lenses look pretty good.

Ok pics working. This was a test fit so there are no lights working to show.

Edited May 26, 2015 by Rusty02

[Chamonix72]

Turibophil is right. Paint the edges black and those would be decent at a few feet.

[Rusty02]

I plan to modify the lenses to see if I can try to make them acceptable. Yes painting will be involved, also some lighting changes. (They'll look much better smoked)

Edited May 26, 2015 by Rusty02

[arminyack]

those all plastic ones look cheap as hell. How long do you suppose it will take for them to either crack, the orange to fade out completely, or both?

[rover1]

looks pretty good i think im gonna order a set

looks pretty good i think im gonna order a set

[Rusty02]

those all plastic ones look cheap as hell. How long do you suppose it will take for them to either crack, the orange to fade out completely, or both?

Probably not long, but I have two sets of real Euros for back up. Lol

[Chamonix72]

I'd consider shooting them with a UV-protective clear coat as well.

[Rusty02]

I'd consider shooting them with a UV-protective clear coat as well.

Good Call.

[Rusty02]

For those who have not seen the lenses in person.

They are totally plastic with the exception of the bulb, they are glued together, there is no seal, and one of the wires is just wrapped around the spring.

If you buy a set I recommend that you solder the wires for good conductivity.

Note that they fit perfectly flush with the fender, but I do not know how they'll fit if a seal is added.

You can shield the wires from the elements and not install a seal, put a bead of clear RTV around the inside of the lens and let dry before installing, or buy OEM seals and see how it fits. (Seal will not look good showing through the clear lens. Get chrome/body color paint and paint areas just as OEM or spray tint lens)

Since I intend to use my 02 as a fun DD I don't mind trying different things. It will not be a weekend or show car so for all you purist please spare me the rhetoric. To each his/her own.

Edited May 26, 2015 by Rusty02

[Koblenz]

Rusty, what if you used ac metal tape in the missing chrome areas?

[esty]

for the price i don't think they look bad...if i needed a set, i'd buy them

[Rusty02]

Rusty, what if you used ac metal tape in the missing chrome areas?

If I could use ac tape seamlessly I'd consider it. Truth be told I'm not a chrome person. I would like to shave the whole car, but the current color needs contrast so for now the bumper & belt line stays. BTW chrome paint would work on the outer edges of the lens.

Edited May 28, 2015 by Rusty02

[Rusty02]

for the price i don't think they look bad...if i needed a set, i'd buy them

They don't look bad at all. I'm sure I'll get another set to experiment with.