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10-12-2013, 06:09 PM
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Best way to black out taillights?
What's the best way to black out my taillights? New lense cover? Black taillight decals? Plastidip? Price isn't a big deal, I just want something that'll look good and won't come off.
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10-13-2013, 07:51 PM
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 Drives: 2016 2SS Black M6 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Johnson City Tennessee
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 I just plasti dipped my bezels and used a wrap i ordered off ebay turn out good i think. used a hair dryer to help and wasn't bad |
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10-14-2013, 08:27 PM
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How well does plastidip hold up? Will it wear out quick or mess up when I wash it a few times?
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10-14-2013, 08:42 PM
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Smoke Alotapotomous
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Brechin, Ontario
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The plastidip tint looks awful IMO
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10-14-2013, 08:47 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009
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They hold up great! Did mine about a year ago! Still looks fresh! But I've never seen tail lights dipped, but like he said, probably looks awful!
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10-14-2013, 09:22 PM
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Drives: cts-v Join Date: Dec 2011
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We always paint them using standard base/clear automotive paint. That will give you the longest lasting, best gloss finish that can be waxed and polished with the rest of the car. Sorry don't have a close up.
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10-14-2013, 10:02 PM
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How much would it cost to paint? And where can I get that done?
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10-15-2013, 10:55 AM
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Drives: 2013 Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kansas
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Go with vinyl.
I had mine painted and the shop went too dark. Not a good thing.
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10-15-2013, 09:40 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS Black M6 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Johnson City Tennessee
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plasti dip holds up to pressure washer....I only plasti dipped bezels and wrapped my lenses with a kit from ebay turned out good.
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10-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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We are partial to our Smoked Taillight Film kit
 More info in our vendor thread here Day light testing with the darkest material How the actual kit is applied |
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10-16-2013, 03:28 PM
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Smoke Alotapotomous
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011
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10-16-2013, 03:41 PM
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Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Don't plastidip! That's not gonna look good at all IMO lol
I'd say go with vinyl or have them painted professionally. Especially if money is no object. Then add LEDs to your tail lights so you don't get any trouble from the Po-po Nick C.
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10-16-2013, 07:28 PM
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I used the nightshades spray, 3 coats. Wetsand with 2000 grit between coats. Still holds up after 2 years.
  
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10-16-2013, 07:53 PM
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Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Central CA
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I bought mine painted its awesome. I had it tint before but not happy I even order the crappy plastic cover from RPI but lasted only for 1 hour then tossed it to the trash due to poor quality and less light output. Do it right have it paint!
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