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Shops that specialize in restoring Alpines / Tigers have found that it's better to fit the headlight buckets and rims prior to painting. This allows the fitting of the rims to the body and having a smooth transition from body to rim.Then they remove the buckets and rims and paint the rims as separate units. This allows the bucket to retain it's original black color. Another trick I learned from Doug @ Tiger Auto is that if you have the buckets set and ready to install the rims is to turn the rim off center and turn the bucket to slide the top bracket of the rim behind the attaching point of the bucket. This prevents the bending of both the rim bracket and the bucket bracket.Thank you Peter,
I am not sure how I feel about having Chrome Series Rapiers on an Alpine. Might be too much chrome up front. You already have the bumper and grill that is bright. My only concern is if the car is painted with them on and you install the headlights after they may be damage to the paint.
Guy