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Interior/Exterior Got my clear sidemarkers! Now what?

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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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Got my clear sidemarkers from MiniMania today! Woo Hoo! They didn't come with any instructions and the folks at MiniMania told me that I could just "pop" out the amber lenses and snap these on. How do I "pop" the side markers off? Can anyone provide some step by step instructions please? I'm a complete newbie at this and don't want to mess it up.

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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Pull out the front edge of the grill/vent assy. and slide the whole thing forward
 
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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I replaced my side turn signal indicators last week with Blue Vision bulbs. Motor over to page 102 of your mini manual for simple instructions. I also replaced amber front turn indicator bulbs with Silver Vision bulbs for cleaner look.

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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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i did this mod. very easy ... didn't have to remove the grill.

got the visual aids from here
 
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 07:24 AM
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I'm getting a LY MINI and would like to know if there is a way to tint the clear lenses to make the body color. Could I use some thinned touchup paint on the inside of the lens?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 07:35 AM
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Thanks for the info folks! Much appreciated! :smile:

BONZ - Did you buy the clear side lenses and switch out the bulbs yourself? If so, how?

Or did you buy them with the Blue Vision bulbs already in them?


 
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 07:36 AM
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>>I'm getting a LY MINI and would like to know if there is a way to tint the clear lenses to make the body color. Could I use some thinned touchup paint on the inside of the lens?

Try aniline dye, not paint,, (water soluble). Ron.

 
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 02:05 PM
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Sorry for the delay..... I just did a bulb swap

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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 01:40 PM
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I think the white sidemarkers look really nice if you have the white roof, mirrors etc. I also got the chrome side vents since I have the other chrome.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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Where did you get the bulbs from? I been looking to do this change.


 
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:03 AM
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Acetonic! You're still around! I thought we lost ya!....

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