08 Explorer Chrome Tail Light Cover

[spencer785]

Hi there just wondering what ones do you guys think would look better on an 08 explorer eddie bauer.

 

[spencer785]

anybody help me decide

 

[jdcstudio]

neither

 

[itallian1488]

anybody help me decide

I personally like the factory look of the 06+ tail lights....but If you want a cover I like the first one better, less is more. Too much chrome on the second one.

 

[rngmStr]

I personally like the factory look of the 06+ tail lights....but If you want a cover I like the first one better, less is more. Too much chrome on the second one.

x2

 

[Joe Dirt]

I like the original gen 3 tails smoked. The new '06 up tails look funny to me, and the chrome things just look out of place. But, I'm a stocker dude...

 

[spencer785]

i decided not to get these.

 

[Divemaster191307]

I like the original gen 3 tails smoked. The new '06 up tails look funny to me, and the chrome things just look out of place. But, I'm a stocker dude...

I agree. Does anyone know whether an '05 (or prior) tailight will fit on an '07 model?

 

[BrianDye]

I prefer the 3rd gen style the best, however, id just go for a few coats of VHT NiteShades on the tails you have, that would look pretty sweet...

 

[Divemaster191307]

I prefer the 3rd gen style the best, however, id just go for a few coats of VHT NiteShades on the tails you have, that would look pretty sweet...

That's assuming I can do a decent job with the VHT... That's a leap of faith I'm not sure I'm willing to make, considering the outcome of "rattle can" jobs I've done on my bike in the past.

 

[BrianDye]

Just do about 3-4 DARK shades of it, its not hard at all...then when those are dry 2-3 thick coats of clear and your good...

If all else fails, just wet sand it off, or go the cheap easy way like I did, put some gas in a windex bottle and spray it then wipe the **** outta them

 

[Divemaster191307]

Just do about 3-4 DARK shades of it, its not hard at all...then when those are dry 2-3 thick coats of clear and your good...

Finally got around to making those tailights look the way I wanted to. I think the difference is subtle enough. Comments?

 

[BrianDye]

That looks BADASS!

I love it man!

 

[Joe Dirt]

Hey that doesn't look bad at all! I like them- nice job.

I'm not crazy about the stock round cutouts on those tails- always made me think that Ford let their boy ricer intern design the tails.

 

[Divemaster191307]

Thanks, I'm actually pretty pleased with the outcome.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

looks awesome divemaster

 

[jdcstudio]

anyone know if the 02-06 fits the 07-09 explorers, or vice versa?

im planning on getting the LED tails for the 02-06 for my 08 but not sure if itll have the same wiring and screws location.

was looking at these...

option 1
http://a763.g.akamai.net/7/763/1644/3/app.infopia.com/img/image/fp/VPID/5720704/img3/img.jpg

option 2
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/33000379/Images/5/03-FX02TLED-1.jpg

 

[BrianDye]

I think they are....not 100% though, but deff. go with the first set....what color is your ex?

They have the smoked LED style which is my fav

 

[JoeCool6972]

i decided not to get these.

I'm glad. Don't get carried away with chrome add-ons. A little is good, a lot is gawdy! Like this Hummer H2 I saw last weekend. Thing had every chrome add on you could possibly get on it... and it looked horrible! :thumbdwn:

I'm done with my chrome. I have just the right amount for my taste.

 

[spencer785]

ya me too i have 22" wheels and chrome door handles,mirror covers and gas cap. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3365023