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brantley847 · 06-30-2012, 12:49 AM

I noticed many companies offer painted tail lamp bezels. I just want to go black to compliment my IBM.

Has anyone tried the plasti-dip route with the bezels, or do you guys recommend just keeping it with paint?

hightower · 06-30-2012, 12:51 AM

Yes, a few people have done it on here. I have no doubt you'll be 100% happy. Don't waste your money paying a company to slap some paint on them.

RSloth · 06-30-2012, 12:52 AM

Plastidip get's really dirty really easily where I live (desert)
so if dust isn't a problem then i wouldn't worry
But it's cheap, its quick, and it's not really a permanent solution

brantley847 · 06-30-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DataWave

Plastidip get's really dirty really easily where I live (desert)
so if dust isn't a problem then i wouldn't worry
But it's cheap, its quick, and it's not really a permanent solution

Yea, thats what has turned me onto it.. If I don't like it I can peel, and like hightower said on cost. It baffles me people charge 100-150 to paint a damn bezel. I just got the tail light tint from big worm, so I leaning towards that stealth look all around now....

I guess my only concern now will be if I can get the bezel off without breaking it.

hightower · 06-30-2012, 01:17 AM

There's a few videos on youtube on how to get them out. Shouldn't be too much trouble.

If you get tired of the plastidip, but still want them black, just throw some rattle can paint on there!

I look forward to seeing how they come out with the tail light tint!

RSloth · 06-30-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by brantley847

Yea, thats what has turned me onto it.. If I don't like it I can peel, and like hightower said on cost. It baffles me people charge 100-150 to paint a damn bezel. I just got the tail light tint from big worm, so I leaning towards that stealth look all around now....

I guess my only concern now will be if I can get the bezel off without breaking it.

I plastidipped the back part of my trunk, the flat area where the bow tie sits

brantley847 · 06-30-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower

There's a few videos on youtube on how to get them out. Shouldn't be too much trouble.

If you get tired of the plastidip, but still want them black, just throw some rattle can paint on there!

I look forward to seeing how they come out with the tail light tint!

Once I start this, I will probably black out everything. Looking at high gloss black F14s, black GFX, and replace the chrome on the bowtie with black or a more subdued silver.

Bella and AJP have the tint and bezels on their imperial blues... I believe these are their pics

CUPRA · 06-30-2012, 09:20 AM

I did mine with plastidip. Turned out great looking, but the finish on mine is a little rougher than expected. That's because I was very cautious and did light coats and apparently that isn't the way to go. one light coat at the beginning and then glob it on gets a nice smooth finish.

Mine match the factory finish of the plastic, but they do hold onto dust a lot more due to the texture.

brantley847 · 06-30-2012, 08:44 PM

finished them up, not bad for a terrible DIY person as I am lol. You cannot tell the tail lamp tint much on the straight shot, but the angle gives a good idea. It is the darkest film available from big worm's website, but at night you cannot tell it is even done and has good transparency.

junkmachine · 07-01-2012, 02:33 PM

I didn't go the plastidip method because of how dust and pollen sticks to it. Instead I removed the bevels, sanded them down and used flat black rust oleum paint. No drip marks, very even. I don't know how to upload a pic from iPad but I'll upload one later

junkmachine · 07-01-2012, 03:56 PM

pic

brantley847 · 07-01-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by junkmachine

I didn't go the plastidip method because of how dust and pollen sticks to it. Instead I removed the bevels, sanded them down and used flat black rust oleum paint. No drip marks, very even. I don't know how to upload a pic from iPad but I'll upload one later

Yea and truthfully I may go that route too... But this was a safe bet incase I didn't care for the black

Pro Stock John · 07-01-2012, 08:06 PM

I had my vinyl wrapped, tail panel too, and the bowtie:

Before:

After:

cybercoaster · 07-01-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by junkmachine

I didn't go the plastidip method because of how dust and pollen sticks to it. Instead I removed the bevels, sanded them down and used flat black rust oleum paint. No drip marks, very even. I don't know how to upload a pic from iPad but I'll upload one later

Thats what I did too.

06-30-2012, 12:49 AM	#1
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06-30-2012, 12:51 AM	#2
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Yes, a few people have done it on here. I have no doubt you'll be 100% happy. Don't waste your money paying a company to slap some paint on them. __________________ My Camaro Story

06-30-2012, 12:52 AM	#3
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	Plastidip get's really dirty really easily where I live (desert) so if dust isn't a problem then i wouldn't worry But it's cheap, its quick, and it's not really a permanent solution __________________

06-30-2012, 01:17 AM	#5
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	There's a few videos on youtube on how to get them out. Shouldn't be too much trouble. If you get tired of the plastidip, but still want them black, just throw some rattle can paint on there! I look forward to seeing how they come out with the tail light tint! __________________ My Camaro Story

06-30-2012, 09:20 AM	#8
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	I did mine with plastidip. Turned out great looking, but the finish on mine is a little rougher than expected. That's because I was very cautious and did light coats and apparently that isn't the way to go. one light coat at the beginning and then glob it on gets a nice smooth finish. Mine match the factory finish of the plastic, but they do hold onto dust a lot more due to the texture. __________________ Order Placed: 04/30/22 Order Accepted: 10/18/22 TPW: 11/07/22 Built: 11/18/22 VIN received: 11/19/22 On a Train: 02/27/23 ETA: TBD 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible/M6/Shadow Grey Metallic/Adrenaline Red Interior/Carbon Flash Wheels/NPP

06-30-2012, 08:44 PM	#9
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	finished them up, not bad for a terrible DIY person as I am lol. You cannot tell the tail lamp tint much on the straight shot, but the angle gives a good idea. It is the darkest film available from big worm's website, but at night you cannot tell it is even done and has good transparency. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

07-01-2012, 02:33 PM	#10
junkmachine Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS M6 RS Hurst =) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 18	I didn't go the plastidip method because of how dust and pollen sticks to it. Instead I removed the bevels, sanded them down and used flat black rust oleum paint. No drip marks, very even. I don't know how to upload a pic from iPad but I'll upload one later __________________ Formula 1 Style. ------------- 2012 Black SSRS LS3 - CAI - RX CatchCan - POWERWEDGE - need some more-

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junkmachine Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS M6 RS Hurst =) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 18	pic Attached Images __________________ Formula 1 Style. ------------- 2012 Black SSRS LS3 - CAI - RX CatchCan - POWERWEDGE - need some more-

07-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I had my vinyl wrapped, tail panel too, and the bowtie: Before: After: __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800