DIY Ghosted Side Markers

[GraySS2011]

Originally Posted by MackMan

Remove the 3 t20 screws (I think that's the size) from the fender well. Behind there you will be able to see the tab to release the side marker. Push that tab out and your pushing to release it and the side market will pop out. Then twist the bulb to get it out. It's very easy. Just take the 3 screws out and take a peep it'll all make sense then. Good luck.

Thank you

[DuskSS]

Originally Posted by Indy Bumble Bee

automotivetouchup.com
paintscratch.com

bleh none of them have BlueRay Metallic.

hate having the rare color sometimes.

[kosmo]

Originally Posted by DuskSS

bleh none of them have BlueRay Metallic.

hate having the rare color sometimes.

Some automotive parts places can mix it up for you and put it in a spray can. We have a family owned one here in town that I hear does it. Might want to check around.

[wadew2lt]

Well Done!! A great DIY!!

[kosmo]

Originally Posted by wadew2lt

Well Done!! A great DIY!!

Thanks! Appreciate the compliment. I have gotten a lot of positive comments from people who "see" them in person.

[SeriouslySinning]

Originally Posted by Jerry7297

These are the LED's i bought and removed from the tube.
http://www.oznium.com/thin-led-tube

This is where i got the bulb adapters. About 1/2 way down the screen it reads "Standard bulb bases with a plug-in 2-wire pigtail 12"- 18 gauge wires. " get the 194 bulb bases.
http://autolumination.com/connectors.htm

And the color match paint I got from the link below, I have always had quality rattle cans from them, good match.
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

You can use your stock lenses, I cut mine open with razor knife and used outdoor 3M double sided tape to attach the LEDs to the inside of the light. I used 1/8 inch pin stripping from the auto parts store to mask off the non painted part of the lens. I used the DIY link below that is what got me started on this mod. There is a lot of helpful info there.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177650

Did you buy white LEDs? or did you buy amber and red? how many strips?

[Jerry7297]

Originally Posted by SeriouslySinning

Did you buy white LEDs? or did you buy amber and red? how many strips?

2 amber and 2 red.

Both ends have power wires attach so just use what ever end you want and you can trim to the size you need. Just make sure you count in 3's then cut.

1, 2, 3 Cut or
1,2,3,4,5,6 Cut and so on you get it.

FYI the back side markers are longer. Do not cut your LEDs with out test fitting them.

[2011ss/rs]

Nice job OP they came out great

[SeriouslySinning]

Originally Posted by Jerry7297

2 amber and 2 red.

Both ends have power wires attach so just use what ever end you want and you can trim to the size you need. Just make sure you count in 3's then cut.

1, 2, 3 Cut or
1,2,3,4,5,6 Cut and so on you get it.

FYI the back side markers are longer. Do not cut your LEDs with out test fitting them.

Thanks!

[SeriouslySinning]

When I go to order the bulb bases it makes me select "With Wires (RGBY)". Is this right? dont they only come with two wires?

[Jerry7297]

To be honest that is a new option I think. I don't remember having to choose. They come with 3 wires. You should use a volt meter to test what wires go to the 2 wires on the base. It should be the 2 outside ones. (red & Black) It had a white one in the middle and I just cut that one off. You can see it in this pic a little. Hope that helps.

[SeriouslySinning]

OK thank you!

[Mach]

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177650

I did this a while back. I found the Radiantz LED's are much nicer. The spacing between LED's is only 1mm.

[SeriouslySinning]

I was thinking of doing something a little different like ghosting the word camaro into the paint. Do the LEDs light up the sidemarker evenly or would it look uneven? What do you guys think?