OK, so last night I got my spare stock side markers. Total cost $50, from this site. Shipping was quick, had the parts in about 5 days in two different boxes (from different locations). They sent me one right and one left side marker, brand new in box.

So, keeping the nice new ones in the box, I removed the ones I already have on, sanded the raised lettering off and then sanded the whole side marker to give the paint something to stick to. Then I laid down a thin coat of plastic primer and then 2 coats of Duplicolor Universal Black and then one coat of clear engine enamel. Now my VX is colorless except for the rear markers and tail lights, which don't bother me at all. And oh yeah, those ugly tin plates that the government makes my VX wear...

Here is the result:







So, I like it, but I can't help but think it looks like something is missing. I guess it is just in my head, but I have thought about taking them off and painting them again with a really dark gray (to match the hood insert and cladding). I think this way they would create the correct contrast, but then again, it might look weird (like what are those things on the side for?). Then again, it might just be in my head. I need to stare at it for a week and then decide.

Anyway, what do you all think?

Thanks- Bart