Quick and dirty painted reflector install

[NiceGuyEddie]

Got my reflectors from IND. Nicely packaged in a scrap of microfiber and bubble wrap. They appear to be nicely prepped, and the finish is clear with no dust or bubbles.

Stuff you'll need:
-8mm nut driver (DeWalt optional)
-grease/adhesive remover (maybe)
-shop rag
-Yeti Colster - a must to keep your beer cold in the Florida heat

[NiceGuyEddie]

Turn the wheel all the way to one side, opposite the side you are working on. Remove 3 8mm bolts securing the fender liner and yank that sucker away from the fender.

[NiceGuyEddie]

Wrap a shop cloth around the back of your hand to prevent the plastic liner from chewing you up. Learned this the hard way. A screwdriver may be helpful, but I didn't need it. Simply press around the perimeter of the reflector, and when you find a spot that gives, hunker down and press it through with your thumbs. Man up and let that thing have it.

[NiceGuyEddie]

^Per above pic, find an edge of the adhesive from the original reflector and just roll it up around the inside edge of the hole. Mine came off clean, so no need for any cleaner afterward.

[NiceGuyEddie]

Expose the adhesive on the new reflector and press it in from the back, making sure you get firm contact all the way around.

[NiceGuyEddie]

Button up the fender liner. Repeat other side. Admire work. Finish beer.

[NiceGuyEddie]

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[F83]

Nice! I need to do this!

[Jockey]

Nice write up! My painted reflectors have been sitting waiting patiently for 2 months for the car to show up

[jttBimmer]

Are you MW or AW? I looked on IND for these and noticed only AW available as color option. I assume MW peeps just order AW?

[NiceGuyEddie]

Originally Posted by jttBimmer

Are you MW or AW? I looked on IND for these and noticed only AW available as color option. I assume MW peeps just order AW?

AW. Not sure about options for MW.

[Anchored]

just email and request

[Kidscollege$]

Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

Got my reflectors from IND. Nicely packaged in a scrap of microfiber and bubble wrap. They appear to be nicely prepped, and the finish is clear with no dust or bubbles.

Stuff you'll need:
-8mm nut driver (DeWalt optional)
-grease/adhesive remover (maybe)
-shop rag
-Yeti Colster - a must to keep your beer cold in the Florida heat

Cool...but what really has me interested is the Yeti coozy! Is it significantly better than the free foam ones you get from vendors?

[NiceGuyEddie]

Originally Posted by Kidscollege$

Cool...but what really has me interested is the Yeti coozy! Is it significantly better than the free foam ones you get from vendors?

You are obviously a man who focuses on the important things in life. In a word - YES. I initially scoffed at the price, but even in direct sun and extreme heat, it stays super cold. I love it and always use it for my pool beers or on the boat. I also have the 30 oz steel Rambler tumbler which is similarly awesome.

If you get one, just know that on Amazon, the seller actually marks them up. I got mine at Ace Hardware.