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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Smile Rear Reflector Trim

I noticed the back of the car/rear bumper is kind of bland. The new Accord, Mercedes, etc have a lot more going on down there. I had some chrome trim lying around, so I decided to add some to the reflectors. let me know what you think. The car is dirty - I know - it's that time of the year It's very subtle since the trim is thin, but maybe a thicker piece can be added if i think it looks good enough. the reflectors are certainly large enough that they can afford to be covered up a little more.

the next projects for the back are hybrid spoiler, exhaust (maybe), black trim on bottom, rear tint, and LEDs
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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I think that accents the hybrid style grills perfectly. I thought about putting a piece across the trunk lid too above the license plate.

I like it.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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That was a cool idea, Flyers. I think it's subtle and different.

Originally Posted by Switt23
I think that accents the hybrid style grills perfectly. I thought about putting a piece across the trunk lid too above the license plate.

I like it.
Like the MMC TSX?
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Switt23
I think that accents the hybrid style grills perfectly. I thought about putting a piece across the trunk lid too above the license plate.

I like it.
Yeah, I thought about that too, just like on the TSX. Not sure if it would be too much with the chrome on the spoiler as well (which I plan on adding). Plus it has to fit under the huge Acura emblem. I am considering it though.

The nice thing is u can put it on and rip it off just as easily if it doesnt look right.

also, those strips i added -- I noticed in the sun it adds a nice "sparkle," more than i would have thought

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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Not a big fan of chrome in general, but I think these add a nice touch.
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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What mm width trim is that? I think it looks nice.
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 01:52 PM
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I Second that ^. Looks good. I'm trying to do a similar thing with my 16 ILX but the reflectors look different than yours so I'm not sure how I would do it.
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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I did this with my 13 ILX.

Remove the reflector then get whatever thickness chrome strip you like. I went with one maybe twice as thick as OP.



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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by usdmJON
I did this with my 13 ILX.

Remove the reflector then get whatever thickness chrome strip you like. I went with one maybe twice as thick as OP.



Wow it looks really nice. How did you trim the chrome pieces to follow the reflectors so perfectly?
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cm18cam
Wow it looks really nice. How did you trim the chrome pieces to follow the reflectors so perfectly?
It is very easy to trim. Just used scissors.
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