DIY - Make 7440 Chrome Bulb Fit Taillight

tim711 · 07-30-2006, 06:14 PM

I ordered the Pilot (Xenon Chromes Cromados XC-7440A) chrome amber bulbs to find out that they have a plastic bracket on them. The orignal bulb was all glass and the chrome bulb did not fit in snug. The bulb kinda just sat in the socket about to fall out if I hit a bump or anything. So I decided to trim the plastic bracket like others mentioned in another thread. I took some pics for anyone who was interested. :rolleyes:

You will have to shave off with a dremel or any other tool, the square piece on each side of the bulbs...

Protect the chrome while shaving the plastic...

Here is the finished product...

Pic of the chrome bulb on left and the origanal on the right when parked...

On the left is the chrome bulb lit and on right is the orignal bulb lit...

Hope that helps anybodies interest in adding chrome rear bulbs

06silvercivic · 07-30-2006, 06:25 PM

i ordered my chrome bulbs from ebay and they fit perfectly i have a 06 civic lx

cojaro · 07-30-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 06silvercivic

i ordered my chrome bulbs from ebay and they fit perfectly i have a 06 civic lx

Mine didn't, I had to shave a little also. 06 Civic EX

peliROJO · 07-31-2006, 01:29 AM

Is there really a difference, I barely notice anything. And if you were to ask me which one looks better I'd say the one on the left looks brighter but neither look better than the other. How much did this cost you?

Izzy · 07-31-2006, 01:38 AM

You obviously don't get this for any performance or lighting gain. In fact, you'd stand to LOSE a little light as the silver coat is not exactly as transparent as a plain orange bulb would be.

All it really does is add a nice even color to the back of the car, instead of seeing the amber bulb.

Skylinegtr06 · 07-31-2006, 02:45 AM

*Delete my post wrong place*

tim711 · 07-31-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

You obviously don't get this for any performance or lighting gain. In fact, you'd stand to LOSE a little light as the silver coat is not exactly as transparent as a plain orange bulb would be.

All it really does is add a nice even color to the back of the car, instead of seeing the amber bulb.

Pretty much what Izzy just explained... as far as brightness... close to the same but the chrome is slightly less (seems to not be as solid when lit)... but still looks good and is legal. The bulbs were like $7 CAN each... which wasnt too bad for the clean look I was goin for

MyZeR · 05-07-2007, 10:31 PM

what are the sizes for the taillight and front signals?

SpareNoExpenses · 04-05-2008, 04:21 AM

They have clear bulbs that only light up amber. It just utilizes a special filament.

Exeon · 04-05-2008, 04:24 AM

way to bump a 2 year old thread

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 04-05-2008, 04:27 AM

I had to do this same thing to my chrome amber front signal lights, I bought the wrong ones

Gotta love the dremel.

shawnono · 04-07-2008, 03:51 AM

I'm going to have to do this when they come in the mail.. I ordered 7440

SpareNoExpenses · 04-28-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exeon

way to bump a 2 year old thread

Do you know addition or subtraction?

***fiji06si13*** · 06-04-2008, 10:03 PM

where do you get these bulbs?

et0201 · 07-10-2008, 11:27 AM

nice.

spicy · 07-23-2008, 05:12 AM

where did you guys get your bulbs that didnt require any trimming from?

***Juan_Cheese*** · 08-31-2008, 10:18 PM

bump and old thread... does anyone know if its alright to spray an already orange turn signal... "Chrome"?

A-2-B · 09-29-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan_Cheese

bump and old thread... does anyone know if its alright to spray an already orange turn signal... "Chrome"?

no you can not bro.

the turn signal bulbs get hot while they are one... now.. if their just used at a blinker... they dont get that hot during the day.. but at night.. they are on with your head lights.. so they will heat up.. and melt the chrome.. or worse.. the bulb could explode.. and start to burn/ melt your headlight...

(experiment)
- spray paint.. or spray chrome on a house hold light bulb. place it in a old lamp... turn it on.. watch what happens..
Note- that will take a few minutes to heat up.

***Juan_Cheese*** · 09-29-2008, 02:50 AM

actuaally i did this before i posted and ive had it since then... its been holding up fine... no signs of burning... here

07-30-2006, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
tim711 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 200 iTrader: 6 / 100%	DIY - Make 7440 Chrome Bulb Fit Taillight I ordered the Pilot (Xenon Chromes Cromados XC-7440A) chrome amber bulbs to find out that they have a plastic bracket on them. The orignal bulb was all glass and the chrome bulb did not fit in snug. The bulb kinda just sat in the socket about to fall out if I hit a bump or anything. So I decided to trim the plastic bracket like others mentioned in another thread. I took some pics for anyone who was interested. :rolleyes: You will have to shave off with a dremel or any other tool, the square piece on each side of the bulbs... Protect the chrome while shaving the plastic... Here is the finished product... Pic of the chrome bulb on left and the origanal on the right when parked... On the left is the chrome bulb lit and on right is the orignal bulb lit... Hope that helps anybodies interest in adding chrome rear bulbs

06-04-2008, 10:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
*fiji06si13* Nitto Neo Genness!!!!!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Age: 29 Posts: 11,840 Justin aka Mr. JT iTrader: 4 / 100%	where do you get these bulbs? __________________ RIP Bernie Mac, Ricardo Montalban, Lux Interior, Dom Deluise, M.J., Ed Kennedy, DJAM, Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy...

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07-30-2006, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
06silvercivic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY, Long Island Age: 22 Posts: 303 iTrader: 4 / 100%	i ordered my chrome bulbs from ebay and they fit perfectly i have a 06 civic lx

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peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: back from Africa since Oct'08 Age: 31 Posts: 1,242 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is there really a difference, I barely notice anything. And if you were to ask me which one looks better I'd say the one on the left looks brighter but neither look better than the other. How much did this cost you?

07-31-2006, 01:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Izzy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 26 Posts: 11,927 iTrader: 5 / 100%	You obviously don't get this for any performance or lighting gain. In fact, you'd stand to LOSE a little light as the silver coat is not exactly as transparent as a plain orange bulb would be. All it really does is add a nice even color to the back of the car, instead of seeing the amber bulb.

07-31-2006, 02:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skylinegtr06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chula Vista SD Age: 19 Posts: 5,764 edwyn(male) iTrader: 1 / 100%	Delete my post wrong place

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MyZeR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gretna Age: 19 Posts: 239 My iTrader: 1 / 100%	what are the sizes for the taillight and front signals?

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SpareNoExpenses Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 86 Scott iTrader: 0 / 0%	They have clear bulbs that only light up amber. It just utilizes a special filament.

04-05-2008, 04:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Exeon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Age: 23 Posts: 3,361 tailgate the huge wing iTrader: 22 / 100%	way to bump a 2 year old thread

04-07-2008, 03:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
shawnono Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 3,213 Shawnon iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'm going to have to do this when they come in the mail.. I ordered 7440

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et0201 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 66 iTrader: 1 / 100%	nice.

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spicy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,855 Brian iTrader: 5 / 100%	where did you guys get your bulbs that didnt require any trimming from?

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*Juan_Cheese* I <3 Jenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Where Imperial Meets The 90-Juan! Age: 22 Posts: 7,202 Jual. iTrader: 15 / 100%	bump and old thread... does anyone know if its alright to spray an already orange turn signal... "Chrome"?