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ThisChicksGotAYellow2SS · 09-16-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by general23cmp

"see".....shouldn't buy a camaro then. Probably one of the most difficult cars I've ever tried to see out of.

HeadlightArmor · 09-17-2009, 10:50 AM

^ hilarious signature!

Added some additional photos. We have three different smoked levels to choose from, from a nice subtle Light Smoke to a very dark Stealth Smoke. The Light Smoke on the standard taillights gives them more an subtle factory smoked RS look.

Stock VS. Light Smoke (50%)

More information in our vendor thread here

BryanB · 09-27-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HeadlightArmor

Additional information added to our vendor section post here

I think im going to order the smoked version...

I think you should put some still images of the different versions on your website. The rotating camaro images give me a headache trying to see what it looks like before the picture changes and reference the picture with the description... just my opinion, I design websites for a living and usability things like that bother me.

third1 · 09-27-2009, 08:43 PM

I cut out some pieces of tint and laid it over my backups.It looks good

HeadlightArmor · 09-28-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanB

I think im going to order the smoked version...

I think you should put some still images of the different versions on your website.

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Originally Posted by HeadlightArmor

Added some additional photos & information in our vendor thread here

Thanks for the order and the thoughts. As with all aspects of web design, everything is a compromise. Additional photo options have been looked at but none have been viable. We have additional photos in our install gallery and in our vendor threads.

Your order should ship today.

Michael_Js · 09-28-2009, 10:05 AM

My stuff was attempted to be delivered on Saturday from Headlightarmor, but no one was home and they had to have a signature, in person! :(

Anyway, yes the rear backup lights are a piece of cake to do with a small rectangle of tint. Wet, slide it under the bumper and you're done! Visibility on mine is about the same as without em - just put a light tint on them.

I also blacked out the GFX chrome exhaust trim:
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Atomic Autosports · 09-28-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flyinglow57

im glad this threads title was.. people that want to be babies and complain about someone elses car..

what i have always done on my cars was have them scuffed down then spray the lights with a mix of black and clear coat.. you can make it as dark or as light as youwant. that stuff looks ok though

Hugger_68SS · 11-23-2009, 09:50 PM

You guys that are tinting and painting your tailites are taking chances. Can you say ass ended??

Blood · 11-24-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SWHCPA

why would I want to and what traffic laws are being violated if you do this? visibility is 100% the most important thing you have to have...see and be seen.

You would want to cause they look awesome, they're not illegal and they GLOW so they're visible.

cybercoaster · 11-24-2009, 07:48 AM

I agree, have them on my reverse lights and side markers etc... You cant even tell they are tinted when the lights come on.

Sword5 · 11-24-2009, 08:04 AM

I have seen some of the new cars and the brightness of their brake lights need some kind of tint, it's almost blinding to sit behind one. I have driven my 93 Z for 16 yrs now with the taillight covers(smoked) and have never had an issue with anyone not seeing my brake lights.

bigwormgraphix · 11-24-2009, 11:51 AM

Below is a pic with the lights on with the vinyl black out on the tail lights. I've showed them to several local Police officers and they said it isn't a problem, but if it becomes a problem they are removable with no damage to your tail lights.

Below is stock on the right and our product on the left with the lights off.

HeadlightArmor · 11-24-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

Any plans for reverse lights?

The reverse lights are now free with the Smoked Taillight or Smoked Taillight and side marker packages. They are also a stand alone item if you are not looking for the taillights too.

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Originally Posted by Hugger_68SS

You guys that are tinting and painting your tailites are taking chances. Can you say ass ended??

Thanks I enjoyed that. Painting can be problematic and easy to get wrong and have a massive impact on light output. The materials we use are designed for vehicle lighting protection. The lightest tint level will take a non-RS car and give it more of an RS look. Not much of any impact on functionality at all. If you were following a vehicle equipped with our smoked taillight kit some night in traffic - any tint level really - you would be hard pressed to tell which vehicle had one of our kits installed.

A few customer / sponsored car photos

Dark Stealth Smoke - Brake Lights

Dark Stealth Smoke in the direct August Texas Sun - Brakes, Reverse, and Hazard Lights

marley. · 11-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Here is my taillights. Its a translucent spray tint out of an aerosol can that is then clear coated and polished. They literally look black, no red whatsoever til you turn on the lights or hit the brakes and then they light up without issue. Way better than plastic covers or overlays because they allow a ton of light through still.

09-17-2009, 10:50 AM	#16
HeadlightArmor Drives: Company Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: headlightarmor.com Posts: 3,535	^ hilarious signature! Added some additional photos. We have three different smoked levels to choose from, from a nice subtle Light Smoke to a very dark Stealth Smoke. The Light Smoke on the standard taillights gives them more an subtle factory smoked RS look. Stock VS. Light Smoke (50%) More information in our vendor thread here Last edited by HeadlightArmor; 10-08-2009 at 11:03 PM.

09-27-2009, 08:43 PM	#18
third1 speed freak Drives: 2015i Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,143 View My Garage	I cut out some pieces of tint and laid it over my backups.It looks good __________________ Current:2015i Cadilac Escalade,2016 Lexus RC350,2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned & loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28 [SIGPIC]

09-28-2009, 10:05 AM	#20
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	My stuff was attempted to be delivered on Saturday from Headlightarmor, but no one was home and they had to have a signature, in person! :( Anyway, yes the rear backup lights are a piece of cake to do with a small rectangle of tint. Wet, slide it under the bumper and you're done! Visibility on mine is about the same as without em - just put a light tint on them. I also blacked out the GFX chrome exhaust trim: Close up: __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

11-23-2009, 09:50 PM	#22
Hugger_68SS Drives: My Favorite: '77 Vette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 58	You guys that are tinting and painting your tailites are taking chances. Can you say ass ended?? __________________ Gen5: Definitely not your Father's Camaro

11-24-2009, 08:04 AM	#25
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	I have seen some of the new cars and the brightness of their brake lights need some kind of tint, it's almost blinding to sit behind one. I have driven my 93 Z for 16 yrs now with the taillight covers(smoked) and have never had an issue with anyone not seeing my brake lights. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

11-24-2009, 07:48 AM	#24
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	I agree, have them on my reverse lights and side markers etc... You cant even tell they are tinted when the lights come on.

11-24-2009, 11:51 AM	#26
bigwormgraphix Account Suspended Drives: 1991 Z28, 2015 SS & 2017 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 800	Below is a pic with the lights on with the vinyl black out on the tail lights. I've showed them to several local Police officers and they said it isn't a problem, but if it becomes a problem they are removable with no damage to your tail lights. Below is stock on the right and our product on the left with the lights off.

11-24-2009, 12:52 PM	#28
marley. OCD Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mel's Drive-In Posts: 503	Here is my taillights. Its a translucent spray tint out of an aerosol can that is then clear coated and polished. They literally look black, no red whatsoever til you turn on the lights or hit the brakes and then they light up without issue. Way better than plastic covers or overlays because they allow a ton of light through still.

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