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sfgiantsfan9 · 12-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Hey guys. Should be takin delivery of my 2SS/RS Black/Black in a couple weeks or so. Startin to get a bunch of ideas for small customizations. Already decided on blacking out the bowties and tinting the windows. I think I'm gonna tint the taillights with the headlight armor kit. Trying to decide between the smoke version or the dark stealth smoke version. Anybody try either of these tint levels? Which one would be better on a black car? As always, any pics are welcome. Thanks for the help.

jeffny09 · 12-12-2009, 10:27 PM

i used static cling to black mines out much cheaper and stays on there and doesnt ahve that glossy look the covers have- al;so did a couple other things-heres the thread to my blackout ideas-not great pics but itll take better when i get my hood and all on take a look at this link u might get some ideas--http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54317
feel free to pm me if u wana know somethin

Krozzbow · 12-12-2009, 11:10 PM

I was going to try tint film, but with the rough weather in New York I rather have the blackout cover for easy removal.

jeffny09 · 12-12-2009, 11:14 PM

i just moved here from ny the weather wont matter with the tinits

Krozzbow · 12-12-2009, 11:30 PM

The tail-light blackouts on black Camaros looks awesome without that irritating GTO decals

cybercoaster · 12-13-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSARME

I just bought the blackout covers in case one day I want to take them off when I repaint it.... Looks real good imo...

I also got my bowties painted about a week ago, so it looks 500x better now!

Did you make it to the OKC meet and greet? I dont recall seeing your blackout taillights. I bought the same kind I think and when I help them up, there seemed to be a small gap around the edge. Yours the same? I have not stuck them on yet since I wanted the weather to be warm so they stick good. The ones I got are like a hard plastic and stick on with 3M tape and "cut to fit".

HeadlightArmor · 12-13-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

Hey guys. Should be takin delivery of my 2SS/RS Black/Black in a couple weeks or so. Startin to get a bunch of ideas for small customizations. Already decided on blacking out the bowties and tinting the windows. I think I'm gonna tint the taillights with the headlight armor kit. Trying to decide between the smoke version or the dark stealth smoke version. Anybody try either of these tint levels? Which one would be better on a black car? As always, any pics are welcome. Thanks for the help.

Sounds good! We have photos of all three levels in our vendor thread here The car used for the RS option photos was black, so that should help. It all depends on how dark you want the taillights to look. Some like them really dark and some like them just smoked a bit and others are in between.

Krozzbow · 12-13-2009, 01:53 PM

Yes they do. There is a gap, but small. Just align it right to minimize the gap. As for the 3M tape, I hate where they placed it in the center. Instead of the lower corners my guess is since the tape is transparent, it will be unnoticed. The best part about my blackouts is when I press on the brakes, the brake light are lid enough with a slight dim unlike the darker ones.

cybercoaster · 12-13-2009, 05:52 PM

We finally had a nice day here so I tried putting them on. I'm going to have to send mine back - they look hororible

! I ordered them from RPI Designs

araymond16 · 12-13-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

We finally had a nice day here so I tried putting them on. I'm going to have to send mine back - they look hororible

! I ordered them from RPI Designs

damn those are the rpi designs ones?

it looks like a darker red instead of black'd out :/

Krozzbow · 12-13-2009, 07:46 PM

Careful when ordering these covers. Some of them are not design to properly fit on the Camaros. More like mimics. I have seen many kinds but the GTO has a better fit to it.

cybercoaster · 12-13-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by araymond16

damn those are the rpi designs ones?

it looks like a darker red instead of black'd out :/

They are dark, the sun was just directly behind me. I was surprised the picture made them look transparent too!

araymond16 · 12-14-2009, 11:05 PM

I was thinking about blacking my lights

I plan on doing the bowtie and the trunk, not sure if doing the lights too would be too much

BLACK10 · 12-14-2009, 11:49 PM

i can hook you up with sidemarker and reverse light tint!

12-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	Tinted Taillights Hey guys. Should be takin delivery of my 2SS/RS Black/Black in a couple weeks or so. Startin to get a bunch of ideas for small customizations. Already decided on blacking out the bowties and tinting the windows. I think I'm gonna tint the taillights with the headlight armor kit. Trying to decide between the smoke version or the dark stealth smoke version. Anybody try either of these tint levels? Which one would be better on a black car? As always, any pics are welcome. Thanks for the help.

12-12-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	i used static cling to black mines out much cheaper and stays on there and doesnt ahve that glossy look the covers have- al;so did a couple other things-heres the thread to my blackout ideas-not great pics but itll take better when i get my hood and all on take a look at this link u might get some ideas--http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54317 feel free to pm me if u wana know somethin __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

12-12-2009, 11:10 PM	#3
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 542 View My Garage	I was going to try tint film, but with the rough weather in New York I rather have the blackout cover for easy removal. Attached Images

12-12-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	i just moved here from ny the weather wont matter with the tinits __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

12-13-2009, 05:52 PM	#9
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	We finally had a nice day here so I tried putting them on. I'm going to have to send mine back - they look hororible ! I ordered them from RPI Designs Attached Images

12-12-2009, 11:30 PM	#5
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 542 View My Garage	The tail-light blackouts on black Camaros looks awesome without that irritating GTO decals

12-13-2009, 01:53 PM	#8
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 542 View My Garage	Yes they do. There is a gap, but small. Just align it right to minimize the gap. As for the 3M tape, I hate where they placed it in the center. Instead of the lower corners my guess is since the tape is transparent, it will be unnoticed. The best part about my blackouts is when I press on the brakes, the brake light are lid enough with a slight dim unlike the darker ones.

12-13-2009, 07:46 PM	#11
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 542 View My Garage	Careful when ordering these covers. Some of them are not design to properly fit on the Camaros. More like mimics. I have seen many kinds but the GTO has a better fit to it.

12-14-2009, 11:05 PM	#13
araymond16 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2lt v6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 44	I was thinking about blacking my lights I plan on doing the bowtie and the trunk, not sure if doing the lights too would be too much __________________ cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3812288 2010 camaro 2lt v6 bonestock... for now

12-14-2009, 11:49 PM	#14
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	i can hook you up with sidemarker and reverse light tint! Attached Images

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