paint it. there are holes to fill so after you take it off you have to take it to a body shop to fill the holes and than paint it. I believe that boileralum said that he doesn't really like his that way. You can't get the 3rd brake light painted either because the paint wont stick to it...you can get some black vinyl (sp?) and put over it that will make it dark, however, from close up it wont look as good as a new brake light...Just buy a new one...i got a new one and it looks amazing.