Well, I really wanted the clear 'Euro' look in my headlights and taillights, and couldn't justify spending $60 on four chrome bulbs just to get this look:
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AND throw away four perfectly good amber turn signal bulbs, so I googled around and found this: DIY: "Chrome/Stealth" Turn Signal Bulbs
I happened to have one of these metallic Sharpie markers lying around, so I did exactly what this guy did and here are my results:
BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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Comparison of the stock bulb vs. the colored one:
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Stock Rear Bulb:
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Colored Rear Bulb:
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I need to get some more markers and do this to all our cars now :twisted: