Easy exterior bolt-ons are a huge market, with several manufacturers making clear corners, Euro taillights, and now projector headlights to add function and good looks to the outside of today's popular trucks. With so many companies out there making similar products, often times truck owners don't know where to look, and the decision is based on cheaper is better.
In the case of parts being exposed to the most severe driving conditions such as rain, direct sunlight, rocks from the road, and unrelenting car washes, a quality product makes all the difference.
We have all seen those unsightly, discolored, and yellow clear corners that stayed clear for the first week, but then began to steadily fade. After learning our lesson the hard way, we contacted IPCW (In.Pro.Car Wear) and asked the company about its new Crystal Diamond Cut Lenses which include clear corners and new headlights. Hearing what we wanted to do with the truck, IPCW decided to launch the new Bermuda Black taillights and showcase them on our project S-10. Completely black, the new Bermuda Black taillights feature a bright-red reflector without any of the other nonsense, typically stuck-on aftermarket taillights.
Also installed on the truck were the Crystal Diamond clear corners that feature a new upgraded harness which converts the single bulb clear corner into a two-bulb setup. With this trick add-on, the turn signal bulb can blink, while the other parking light bulb remains on -- adding great looks and safety to the front end of the truck. Rounding out the lighting and appearance upgrades were the new IPCW Projector headlights. Replacing the entire headlight assembly, the new projectors allow for easy bulb upgrades while casting a broad light pattern onto the street in front of the truck.
Installed in less than an hour, the IPCW parts completely changed the front end and backside of our project S-10, and in a world where everyone is trying to be unique, the IPCW lighting upgrades will definitely add character to your rig.
This glimpse of the original,...
This glimpse of the original, faded, and tinted clear corners is a clear example of why we had to change out the discolored clear corners and headlights.
IPCW included everything we...
IPCW included everything we needed to improve and update the looks of our S-10, including new projector headlights, Crystal Eyes parking lights, and new Bermuda Black taillights.
Step one was to remove the...
Step one was to remove the grille to obtain access to the headlights and clear corners. On newer model S-10s, the grille is held on by snap clips, and to remove, the grille was simply pulled straight out.
To remove the headlights,...
To remove the headlights, the locking tabs -- two on each side -- were pulled out, and the headlights simply fell forward.
In order to mount the new...
In order to mount the new IPCW headlights, the factory mount bracket was removed from the original headlight assembly.
The bracket was attached...
The bracket was attached to the new IPCW headlight and inspected for proper fitment.
After installing the high...
After installing the high beams and connecting the new harness to the supplied low-beam bulb, the assembly was reinstalled and the tabs were secured.
Removal of the clear corners...
Removal of the clear corners was as easy as pinching the plastic retaining clips and popping out the lens assembly.
Installation of the clear...
Installation of the clear corners only required lining up the mount clips with the holes in the grille. The new IPCW Crystal Eyes lens was installed, and the supplied double-bulb harness was plugged into the factory female receptacle.
With the new upgraded harness,...
With the new upgraded harness, two bulbs were inserted into the new IPCW Crystal Eyes corner instead of the factory single bulb
The front was now complete,...
The front was now complete, and after the grille was reinstalled by pushing in the trim clips, we switched gears to the rear for the new taillights.
Out of style and no longer...
Out of style and no longer attractive, the original Euro-style taillights needed replacing.
With the tailgate lowered,...
With the tailgate lowered, the rear taillights were removed by two screws inside the lip of the bed.
By pushing the lock tab and...
By pushing the lock tab and twisting out the bulb, the rear lens was removed.
It doesn't get any easier...
It doesn't get any easier than this -- the old bulb is simply inserted into the IPCW Bermuda Black taillight and the screws fastened to reinstall the new lights.
Our new project S-10 now has...
Our new project S-10 now has a great-looking and matching backside to match the newly revamped front-end treatment. Parts used for this install were IPCW's Projector headlights (PN CWC-CE17), Crystal Eyes Signal Lamps (PN CWC-CE21), and Bermuda Black taillights (PN CWT-CE310CB).