10-13-2010, 11:29 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2011 SS/RS L99 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Huntington Beach,Ca
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DIY - Blacked Out Taillight Bezel Removal & Install
I have been de-badging and blacking out all the chrome bit by bit, here are a few pics of the the tail lights.
-Open trunk, remove 2 plastic inserts held in place by 6 tabs, use a flat blade screw driver and pry up on the center of each tab a 1/2 inch then pull out. -Remove the bezels by reaching in and around each individual tab and push outward, but not too hard they are plastic. No need to remove the actual tail light, because the bezel is attached to the bumper not the light. - Once removed wet sand with fine grit sand paper, to ruff up the surface so the paint doesn't run off. - Wash the bezels with dish soap to remove debris and get and greasy residue off. Let dry completely. - I then used masking tape to cover all the tabs on the bezel that attach to the bumper, for easier future removal. - Paint whatever color you wish, but I used Rustoleum satin black, It leaves a nice thick smooth finish, doesn't require primer, and holds up well to weather and washing. - I painted 2 quick coats, let dry for 2 hours in the shaded garage, then one more coat and let dry over night. - Check your paint job, remove masking tape, snap the bezels back into place, reinstall the plastic inserts and you got a sick look and saved some $$$. |
10-13-2010, 11:37 AM | #2 |
Drives: fair to good Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Douglasville,Ga.
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That looks GREAT!
Nice write up! |
10-13-2010, 11:59 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ
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Looks Good!
i want to black out the tail lights too but i think it would be to much if i did this too
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10-20-2010, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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Drives: SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: AZ
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that looks good! i think i will do this, good job!
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11-06-2010, 04:08 PM | #5 |
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Did my bezels this weekend turned out pretty good.
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11-20-2010, 11:30 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Nashville
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Thanks for this. Can't wait to get mine blacked out, as well.
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11-21-2010, 03:09 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada
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Great job bud...Looks awesome...Did mine a while back...
Here's what silver looks like... |
11-21-2010, 10:51 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Texas
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Took the bezels off my car to paint them tomorrow. Unfortunately, When removing the black inserts, one of the fasteners fell down behind the tail lights into oblivion. I heard it clunk all the way down. Hopefully, I can find another one lying around somewhere...
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11-22-2010, 09:00 AM | #9 | |
Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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to all, i did mine a while back, i think the black looks so much better. imo lupe |
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11-22-2010, 11:45 AM | #10 |
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cyber gray look
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11-22-2010, 07:56 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada
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You guys are still in shorts... Pic looks good bud...
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11-23-2010, 06:28 AM | #12 |
Drives: 2011 Imperial Blue Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas
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This is pretty dope and I wanna do the same but I wonder how it would look on my imperial blue.....
anyone out there with this mod and imperial blue? |
12-01-2010, 09:32 AM | #13 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Black w/ Wh Rallys Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: San Diego
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Are you going to black out the outline on the SS or RS emblems? They have chrome too!!! Just curious...
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12-06-2010, 11:30 PM | #14 |
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