Body Color Painted Side Reflectors

[Rhode Block]

I would be HIGHLY interested in something that would paint match that stupid strip and make it so I don’t have to go get it paint matched if I ever wanted to change it.

Panthera Metal

 

[Kamauxx]

I would be HIGHLY interested in something that would paint match that stupid strip and make it so I don’t have to go get it paint matched if I ever wanted to change it.

Panthera Metal

You could probably put 20% tint on it and match it closely to the paint.

 

[Rhode Block]

You could probably put 20% tint on it and match it closely to the paint.

Might work, but honestly, knowing it’s tinted and not the same would irritate me even if it worked, which I would be really surprised if it did. The Panthera is a pretty cool color in the way it changes with overhead cover. I don’t think the tint would match it well like that

 

[ShannonC]

Black vinyl works well on mine but don't know how long it will last. Could be interested in black or white for a cleaner look.

 

[BBB]

..................too funny , when I got my car it was going to be one of the first things I did ..............but now I think its one of the signature design elements that I like best ..................ie completely unique ...............friggin weird !! bawaaaaa

I agree - I'm liking the side reflector. Makes for a unique bold look and looks cool at night with the side reflector lit up.

 

[Paul32]

I agree - I'm liking the side reflector. Makes for a unique bold look and looks cool at night with the side reflector lit up.

OK learned something new after 5 months, there is a little light in the reflector but must of it is just reflector. I stand corrected. Don't think you would miss it by covering it up. IMO.

 

[Kamauxx]

I think that light bleeds through from the tail lights.

 

[Sabz]

What color is your Stinger?

Yellow... also depends on price

 

[SKStinger]

I think that light bleeds through from the tail lights.

Can you see that light through your painted reflectors?

 

[Kamauxx]

Can you see that light through your painted reflectors?

I'm not sure. Haven't noticed it if so.

 

[Socalstinga]

I'd be interested in this. I have a vinyl smoke overlay an it looks better, but paint match sounds like a good idea.
Panthera Metal

 

[Mach_Tuck]

I think that light bleeds through from the tail lights.

There is ONE dedicated LED in that reflector housing. You could easily cut/cap the wire if painting it however.

 

[Doel]

I never realized so many people disliked the side reflector. I like it! Something unique to our car, has safety benefits, plus I think it just looks cool.

 

[Kamauxx]

I never realized so many people disliked the side reflector. I like it! Something unique to our car, has safety benefits, plus I think it just looks cool.

People mention the safety benefits alot. What are they?

 

[westcoastGT]

People mention the safety benefits alot. What are they?

I agree , I just think they look cool , I blacked out the rear reflectors and got some grief here about safety but they only work at night when the my lights are on so ??????????????????????

 

[Doel]

People mention the safety benefits alot. What are they?

increases visibility of the car at night so people are less likely to hit you. Let's say you have a dark car, you happen to accidentally turn off your lights at night or you have an electrical issue, the headlights of an approaching car will hit those reflectors and you'll be pretty visible to someone behind you or trying to merge into your lane. No reflectors will make it a lot harder for them to see you. Same goes if your car is parked, no reflectors, much harder for someone to see your car parked there.

Plus it's required by law, I doubt you would ever get a ticket for it but there is always a chance.

 

[Kamauxx]

increases visibility of the car at night so people are less likely to hit you. Let's say you have a dark car, you happen to accidentally turn off your lights at night or you have an electrical issue, the headlights of an approaching car will hit those reflectors and you'll be pretty visible to someone behind you or trying to merge into your lane. No reflectors will make it a lot harder for them to see you. Same goes if your car is parked, no reflectors, much harder for someone to see your car parked there.

Plus it's required by law, I doubt you would ever get a ticket for it but there is always a chance.

If everything you said happened (perfect storm of a moonless night, no street lights, other car has no headlights, and you have an electrical problem) the tail lights themselves still have reflectors in them, which are visible from the side.

I'm not aware of any law that says a car has to have reflectors on the side. If that's the case ppetty much every other car on the road is illegal.

 

[westcoastGT]

If everything you said happened (perfect storm of a moonless night, no street lights, other car has no headlights, and you have an electrical problem) the tail lights themselves still have reflectors in them, which are visible from the side.

I'm not aware of any law that says a car has to have reflectors on the side. If that's the case ppetty much every other car on the road is illegal.

Its based on new models produced past a certain date , most cars on the road today dont have them due to this , in 5 years most will

 

[Kamauxx]

Its based on new models produced past a certain date , most cars on the road today dont have them due to this , in 5 years most will

For the SIDE of vehicles???

 

[Kamauxx]

If anyone is tired and can't get to sleep here is the law on reflectors on vehicles in the U.S. I'm no law professor but the way I read it is "don't touch the reflectors surrounding the head or tail lights".


Enjoy:

§ 393.26 Requirements for reflectors.
(a)Mounting. Reflex reflectors shall be mounted at the locations required by § 393.11. In the case of motor vehicles so constructed that requirement for a 381 mm (15-inch) minimum height above the road surface is not practical, the reflectors shall be mounted as close as practicable to the required mounting height range. All permanent reflex reflectors shall be securely mounted on a rigid part of the vehicle. Temporary reflectors on projecting loads must be securely mounted to the load and are not required to be permanently mounted to a part of the vehicle. Temporaryreflex reflectors on vehicles transported indriveaway-towaway operations must be firmly attached.

(b)Specifications. All required reflex reflectors (except reflex reflectors on projecting loads, vehicles transported in adriveaway-towaway operation, converter dollies and pole trailers) on vehiclesmanufactured on or after December 25, 1968, shall meet the applicable requirements of FMVSS No. 108 in effect on the date of manufacture of the vehicle.Reflex reflectors on projecting loads,vehicles transported in a driveaway-towaway operation, and all reflex reflectorson converter dollies and pole trailers must conform to SAE J594 - Reflex Reflectors, December 2003.

(c)Substitute material for side reflex reflectors. Reflective material conforming to ASTM D 4956-04, Standard Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control, may be used in lieu of reflex reflectors if the material as used on the vehicle, meets the performance standards in either Table I of SAE J594 or Table IA of SAE J594 - Reflex Reflectors, December 2003. (See § 393.7(b) for information on the incorporation by reference and availability of these documents.)

(d)Use of additional retroreflective surfaces. Additional retroreflective surfaces may be used in conjunction with, but not in lieu of the reflex reflectors required in subpart B of part 393, and the substitute material for side reflex reflectors allowed byparagraph (c) of this section, provided:

(1) Designs do not resemble traffic control signs, lights, or devices, except that straight edge striping resembling a barricade pattern may be used.

(2) Designs do not tend to distort the length and/or width of the motor vehicle.

(3) Such surfaces shall be at least 3 inches from any required lamp or reflector unless of the same color as such lamp or reflector.

(4) No red color shall be used on the front of any motor vehicle, except for display of markings or placards required by § 177.823 of this title.

(5) Retroreflective license plates required by State or local authorities may be used.

[ 33 FR 19735, Dec. 25, 1968, as amended at 35 FR 3167, Feb. 19, 1970; 53 FR 49397, Dec. 7, 1988; 70 FR 48047, Aug. 15, 2005]