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Infern0 · 11-09-2009, 03:58 PM

First coat of adhesive promoter currently drying.

Damn getting those bezels off was a pain in the ass! My index fingers are numb and I still broke two clips total. Not a big deal since even with those broke it was a pain to get off, but still! Crap! Hehe. More to come....

tradosaurus · 11-09-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by buddylok

project finally done!

GOOD JOB and SWEEEEET!

kga10734 · 11-10-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wrek

Gloss AND Flat looked great but I wonder if Rally Yellow would look ok?

It looks really good.

I didn't paint mine, I had them coated in hydro carbon fiber. When you stand back just a little, they look black.

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Infern0 · 11-11-2009, 01:32 AM

Damn it, I wish I knew where I could get this done....for cheap. Still working on the paint on one last bezel...keeps hazing for some reason. Gonna re-sand it again tomorrow and try again.

1sickss · 11-13-2009, 09:48 AM

great write up

wrek · 11-14-2009, 02:45 PM

These all look awesome. No idea why they come CHROMED from the factory.. that just looks stupid to me (same with the bowties, etc) Chrome is for my Vrod.

DJSANE720 · 11-16-2009, 11:37 AM

IT LOOKS KIND OF COOL....GOOD JOB

tjd24 · 11-16-2009, 01:56 PM

per http://www.gmpartsdirect.com -for those wanting to get the new bezels to black-out/CF before dealing with the OE on the Camaro:

92226740 Driver side inner tail lamp bezel.
92226742 Passenger side inner tail lamp bezel.
both have same GM LIST: $16.82; gmpartsdirect.com PRICE: $10.49

92226739 Driver side outer tail lamp bezel.
92226741 Passenger side outer tail lamp bezel.
both have same GM LIST: $16.65; gmpartsdirect.com PRICE: $10.39

Infern0 · 11-16-2009, 03:28 PM

Also done! Thanks again for the writeup!

Just a note in case it's not in the original post; I recommend starting with the bottom clips on the bezels to remove. Then release the side and top clips.

buddylok · 11-16-2009, 03:32 PM

looks awesome !

gpholl53 · 11-16-2009, 07:17 PM

The black bezels rock! But I'm still confused by the removal process. The UTube video shows loosening the bumper slightly from the trunk area access. Others sound like you can just go at it by sliding something into the clips from the rear of the car/taillight area itself. Can all of the clips be accessed this way?
What are you using to make sure nothing gets scratched?
Thanks

Infern0 · 11-16-2009, 09:21 PM

Open the trunk and take the plastic covers off the left and right side via those pull tabs. Make sure you pop the center piece of the pull tab straight up before attempting to remove the entire tab. Once you get all three of those off you can remove the plastic cover above the tail lights. From there you can look in over the top of the tail lights and see where the top two clips of the bezels attach. There's two on the top, two on the bottoms and one on each side of each bezel. Take a look at the previous posts as well (page 3) that show the bezels already removed and you'll get an idea for what you need to do to get them off. I have relatively small hands so I was able to squeeze it down to the bottom without loosening the bumper or anything. I should have used something to wedge those bezels off though cause my fingers were pretty blistered afterward with how much force at the weird angle I had to apply. I was trying to hold the clips depressed and push outward at the same time while trying not to break the clips. Took me about 30 minutes at least to get all 4 off. Hope this helps.

gpholl53 · 11-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Sounds good Inferno - thanks. Sounds like you can get at all the clips from the trunk access tail light area. Getting to the far outside lamp clips must be fun.

Infern0 · 11-17-2009, 06:13 PM

Definitely a squeeze. One guy on here said he had is daughter reach her hands in there to do it (if your hands are too big). Maybe even employ a size 2 GF (girlfriend) wrench.

11-14-2009, 02:45 PM	#76
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 661 View My Garage	These all look awesome. No idea why they come CHROMED from the factory.. that just looks stupid to me (same with the bowties, etc) Chrome is for my Vrod. __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

11-16-2009, 01:56 PM	#78
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	per http://www.gmpartsdirect.com -for those wanting to get the new bezels to black-out/CF before dealing with the OE on the Camaro: 92226740 Driver side inner tail lamp bezel. 92226742 Passenger side inner tail lamp bezel. both have same GM LIST: $16.82; gmpartsdirect.com PRICE: $10.49 92226739 Driver side outer tail lamp bezel. 92226741 Passenger side outer tail lamp bezel. both have same GM LIST: $16.65; gmpartsdirect.com PRICE: $10.39 __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

11-16-2009, 03:28 PM	#79
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Also done! Thanks again for the writeup! Just a note in case it's not in the original post; I recommend starting with the bottom clips on the bezels to remove. Then release the side and top clips. Attached Images

11-09-2009, 03:58 PM	#71
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	First coat of adhesive promoter currently drying. Damn getting those bezels off was a pain in the ass! My index fingers are numb and I still broke two clips total. Not a big deal since even with those broke it was a pain to get off, but still! Crap! Hehe. More to come....

11-11-2009, 01:32 AM	#74
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Damn it, I wish I knew where I could get this done....for cheap. Still working on the paint on one last bezel...keeps hazing for some reason. Gonna re-sand it again tomorrow and try again.

11-13-2009, 09:48 AM	#75
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	great write up

11-16-2009, 11:37 AM	#77
DJSANE720 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS SILVER/RALLY 6sp Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PATERSON ,NJ Posts: 15 View My Garage	IT LOOKS KIND OF COOL....GOOD JOB

11-16-2009, 03:32 PM	#80
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	looks awesome !

11-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#81
gpholl53 Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Red Jewel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coon Rapids MN Posts: 33	The black bezels rock! But I'm still confused by the removal process. The UTube video shows loosening the bumper slightly from the trunk area access. Others sound like you can just go at it by sliding something into the clips from the rear of the car/taillight area itself. Can all of the clips be accessed this way? What are you using to make sure nothing gets scratched? Thanks

11-16-2009, 09:21 PM	#82
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Open the trunk and take the plastic covers off the left and right side via those pull tabs. Make sure you pop the center piece of the pull tab straight up before attempting to remove the entire tab. Once you get all three of those off you can remove the plastic cover above the tail lights. From there you can look in over the top of the tail lights and see where the top two clips of the bezels attach. There's two on the top, two on the bottoms and one on each side of each bezel. Take a look at the previous posts as well (page 3) that show the bezels already removed and you'll get an idea for what you need to do to get them off. I have relatively small hands so I was able to squeeze it down to the bottom without loosening the bumper or anything. I should have used something to wedge those bezels off though cause my fingers were pretty blistered afterward with how much force at the weird angle I had to apply. I was trying to hold the clips depressed and push outward at the same time while trying not to break the clips. Took me about 30 minutes at least to get all 4 off. Hope this helps.

11-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#83
gpholl53 Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Red Jewel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coon Rapids MN Posts: 33	Sounds good Inferno - thanks. Sounds like you can get at all the clips from the trunk access tail light area. Getting to the far outside lamp clips must be fun.

11-17-2009, 06:13 PM	#84
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Definitely a squeeze. One guy on here said he had is daughter reach her hands in there to do it (if your hands are too big). Maybe even employ a size 2 GF (girlfriend) wrench.