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SROD · 11-14-2013, 07:53 AM

They turned out great!!!
I used the tin from Lowe's and the cutters. Then I laid them out and painted them with high heat paint (for possible heat issues just in case) Then I put some semi-gloss paint over the temperature paint. Came out good! took about 2 hours taking my time.

vroomapunk · 11-14-2013, 09:10 AM

Nice! Look great

SROD · 11-14-2013, 09:49 AM

thanks!

rray · 11-27-2013, 10:00 AM

The weather has turned, and this morning I noticed condensation in one of mine, so I must not have a good moisture seal. Make extra sure you seal them good.

SROD · 11-27-2013, 10:24 AM

mine too. im gonna take them out and reseal them

chozn4service · 12-10-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by colingordon

Good job on your project

But they did make those taillights you can buy them at

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/afterburner.aspx

There's two versions SMD is the one with the line across and the semi circle and are a lot brighter

The CCFL are just the semi circle and are more soft

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As said, these are NOT THE SAME! I got these back in 2010 in CCFL as AAC didn't have the SMD then. It was a freaking joke! Cutting the lenses open and the lights didn't work as I thought they should and AAC wasn't giving me my money back either. Worst cash ever spent and in the truest form of good money for bad!

I've since gotten the Technostalgia which I'm happy with, so much so I'm on my second Camaro and had to buy another set because the dealer didn't want me to remove them and trade with the OEMs. That said, I love what you've done here. The concept Camaro had the right idea with the lights and I'm finally glad to see someone has made it possible in a simple form.
That said, I have two sets of OEM tail lights from having bought two sets of Technostalgia's, one set smoked with film and the others I just removed from my SS in August when I got it. I'm going to do a set per your great instructions. I'm also thinking of painting the aluminum plates a flat black to reduce reflection they may cast.
Thanks again and once again this forum has proven there is a warehouse of knowledge within.

rray · 12-12-2013, 08:57 PM

I just re-sealed one of mine that had condensation after work tonight. I found a trick to get the condensation out. At first I tried shaking the water out, then I tried blowing it out with the wifes blow dryer, but the lens just kept fogging up.

So while sitting there in the bathroom looking at the foggy lens, I seen a bottle of 50% rubbing alcohol, and got an idea. I poured some in, shook it up real quick to absorb the water, then dumped it down the toilet and turned on the blow drier, and after 10 minutes it was clear, dry, and fog free.

The alcohol being only 50% did not disolve the paint on the shadow plate, and evaporated clear.

I added a layer of clear exterior grade windows seal RTV (3 hour cure stuff) over the leaking area, and put it all back together before it got dark.

SROD · 12-13-2013, 06:36 AM

I may have to try that. my top is sealed so maybe my side has a crack or something in it. troubleshooting today!

SabotAndHeat · 12-13-2013, 01:23 PM

@RRAY

The alcohol is a great idea.

I checked the seal, shook them out and let a fan blow across mine all night. I havent had a moisture issue yet.

@SROD

Very Nice.

xtreme industries · 12-17-2013, 02:29 PM

this is an awsome mod. look sgreat when done. i dont have the balls to do it unless i had an extra set of lenses though. i may have to try if i can score a set of tail lenses in the future

thabigdeuce · 12-17-2013, 05:04 PM

came out looking great after all

SabotAndHeat · 01-08-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thabigdeuce

came out looking great after all

Buford huh?...me and the wife were just up there at the Mall of Georgia on 31 DEC 13. Nice area. Atlanta speedway is conveniently close too!

Glad you liked the idea.

Subcool · 02-24-2014, 07:42 PM

Just did this mod. Looks great. To bad i still have a month and a half before i get it out .

SabotAndHeat · 02-26-2014, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Subcool

Just did this mod. Looks great. To bad i still have a month and a half before i get it out .

Cool. Any pics?

11-14-2013, 07:53 AM	#127
SROD THE ROD MAN Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS #631 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 558	They turned out great!!! I used the tin from Lowe's and the cutters. Then I laid them out and painted them with high heat paint (for possible heat issues just in case) Then I put some semi-gloss paint over the temperature paint. Came out good! took about 2 hours taking my time. __________________ Last edited by SROD; 11-14-2013 at 08:03 AM. Reason: Added pics

11-14-2013, 09:10 AM	#128
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Nice! Look great __________________

11-14-2013, 09:49 AM	#129
SROD THE ROD MAN Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS #631 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 558	thanks! __________________

11-27-2013, 10:00 AM	#130
rray Drives: 2013 GAZ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 418	The weather has turned, and this morning I noticed condensation in one of mine, so I must not have a good moisture seal. Make extra sure you seal them good. __________________ If you see it, get it, for tomorrow it may be gone!

11-27-2013, 10:24 AM	#131
SROD THE ROD MAN Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS #631 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 558	mine too. im gonna take them out and reseal them __________________

12-12-2013, 08:57 PM	#133
rray Drives: 2013 GAZ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 418	I just re-sealed one of mine that had condensation after work tonight. I found a trick to get the condensation out. At first I tried shaking the water out, then I tried blowing it out with the wifes blow dryer, but the lens just kept fogging up. So while sitting there in the bathroom looking at the foggy lens, I seen a bottle of 50% rubbing alcohol, and got an idea. I poured some in, shook it up real quick to absorb the water, then dumped it down the toilet and turned on the blow drier, and after 10 minutes it was clear, dry, and fog free. The alcohol being only 50% did not disolve the paint on the shadow plate, and evaporated clear. I added a layer of clear exterior grade windows seal RTV (3 hour cure stuff) over the leaking area, and put it all back together before it got dark. __________________ If you see it, get it, for tomorrow it may be gone!

12-13-2013, 06:36 AM	#134
SROD THE ROD MAN Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS #631 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 558	I may have to try that. my top is sealed so maybe my side has a crack or something in it. troubleshooting today! __________________

12-13-2013, 01:23 PM	#135
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	@RRAY The alcohol is a great idea. I checked the seal, shook them out and let a fan blow across mine all night. I havent had a moisture issue yet. @SROD Very Nice.

12-17-2013, 02:29 PM	#136
xtreme industries Drives: 2010 Camaro 2lt RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 548	this is an awsome mod. look sgreat when done. i dont have the balls to do it unless i had an extra set of lenses though. i may have to try if i can score a set of tail lenses in the future __________________ 2010 Camaro 2lt RS, IOM on IOM, M6, eibach springs, eibach sways, ported throttle body, black ice-olator, RX catch can, OBX headers - no cats, Pypes cat back, Vibrant resonators, injen intake, DRL over ride, decepticon fender emblems, transformer sill plates, transformer script on cowl, more to come.

12-17-2013, 05:04 PM	#137
thabigdeuce Thabigdeuce Drives: 2012 chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 18 View My Garage	Work on it this weekend came out looking great after all Attached Images __________________ 2012 2LT/RS Imperial Blue metallic W/ Silver Stripes 2004 Tahoe BLK

02-24-2014, 07:42 PM	#139
Subcool Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: michigan Posts: 178	Just did this mod. Looks great. To bad i still have a month and a half before i get it out .