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Eski7399 · 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM

Thought I would try to get creative. I originally tried to recreate the concept look by leaving a slit on the marker lights. After the first light I tested them out and discovered that you could see through the viynl.

So I covered the whole light and I think I like it. This would prob only work on a the white cars though.

Would like opinions.

With lights on and off in my garage.

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Updated outside pics during the day with lights on and off. My spawn wanted in the pics.

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Eski7399 · 01-27-2010, 10:53 PM

I'll get pictures of the entire car in the morning (while it's dark) and at work under the full AZ sun.

I'm skeptical...

WIll prob just end up with the tinted stuff.

*The_Blur* · 01-27-2010, 10:54 PM

That's great!

Hoddi · 01-27-2010, 10:56 PM

Can you stand further back and take a pic?
I think that would give us a better look

Eski7399 · 01-27-2010, 10:57 PM

Going on a 15+ Gen5 Camaro run from PHX to Tucson on Sat. I'm sure I'll get plenty of in-person feedback.

Will def take pictures tomorrow to get a feel for it.

noisemker · 01-28-2010, 12:19 AM

I like it but IMO black woulda looked better

zsuns · 01-28-2010, 01:17 AM

Nice mod haven't seen that yet only seen that black ones. Yeah white definitely works with the white body! Good Job!

CamaroSkooter · 01-28-2010, 06:13 AM

The only problem I've seen with doing any kind of film over the stock side markers is that the side markers have some raised lettering on them that creates a "bubble" in whatever film you try to lay over the marker, whether it's black or any other color.

That's why I can't wait for AAC's LED side markers, because they're making the outside face of the markers smooth, which will make mods like this look very clean.

Something about those darned raised lettering just gets to me.

But the white-out look definately makes the car look very clean. I'm surprised the light is visible through the vinyl.

Looks good

2010 SSRS · 01-28-2010, 06:22 AM

Looks good

kbs71 · 01-28-2010, 11:01 AM

remove the side markers and sand the raised lettering smooth using #800 the #1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Then install your vinyl.

Sherwood SS · 01-28-2010, 11:54 AM

Looks better than I expected. I say keep em on.

BLACK10 · 01-28-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

The only problem I've seen with doing any kind of film over the stock side markers is that the side markers have some raised lettering on them that creates a "bubble" in whatever film you try to lay over the marker, whether it's black or any other color.

That's why I can't wait for AAC's LED side markers, because they're making the outside face of the markers smooth, which will make mods like this look very clean.

Something about those darned raised lettering just gets to me.

But the white-out look definately makes the car look very clean. I'm surprised the light is visible through the vinyl.

Looks good

use an exacto knife to pop little holes around the raised letters then use some heat to shrink it closer. should conform to it with no problems

marley. · 01-28-2010, 12:24 PM

I have the blackout vinyl on my Summit White right now but have been thinking about color matching mine white as well. Looking forward to your other pics to get a better look at it.

ctk1 · 01-28-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eski7399

Thought I would try to get creative. Used some vinyl on my side markers.
I'm not sure what I think about it. I would def have to clean them up some as I did this in about 10 mins in my garage.

Have not seen them under sunlight though so this could look like crap.

Would like opinions. With lights on and off.

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I would suggest cutting out a thin horizontal line in the vinyl. The vinyl will help the side markers blend into the car, and the thin opening will not only allow them to be functional, but will make it look more like the concept car's.

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01-28-2010, 12:19 AM	#6
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01-28-2010, 11:01 AM	#10
kbs71 I know dats' rite.. Drives: 2010 ABM M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 46	remove the side markers and sand the raised lettering smooth using #800 the #1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Then install your vinyl. __________________ 2010' ABM M6, SS/RS a work in progress. Fastlane CAI ARH 1 7/8" headers and custom 3" stainless X piped exhaust with 5" tips Rear view mirror mounted LED shift light. Pedders Track 2Xa Supercar package with Xa Coilovers. Pfadt 1le swaybars and endlinks front and rear. Rear Tie rods/trailing arms. MGW shifter MPD1 rear spoiler Sullivan Aluminum pedals

01-28-2010, 11:54 AM	#11
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01-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	Side Marker "Whiteout" Thought I would try to get creative. I originally tried to recreate the concept look by leaving a slit on the marker lights. After the first light I tested them out and discovered that you could see through the viynl. So I covered the whole light and I think I like it. This would prob only work on a the white cars though. Would like opinions. With lights on and off in my garage. Attachment 89100 Attachment 89101 Attachment 89102 Attachment 89103 Updated outside pics during the day with lights on and off. My spawn wanted in the pics. Attachment 89352 Attachment 89353 Attachment 89354 Attachment 89355 Attachment 89356 Last edited by Eski7399; 04-25-2010 at 09:07 PM.

01-27-2010, 10:53 PM	#2
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	I'll get pictures of the entire car in the morning (while it's dark) and at work under the full AZ sun. I'm skeptical... WIll prob just end up with the tinted stuff.

01-27-2010, 10:56 PM	#4
Hoddi Camaro Girl ~ Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal ~ Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Can you stand further back and take a pic? I think that would give us a better look

01-27-2010, 10:57 PM	#5
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	Going on a 15+ Gen5 Camaro run from PHX to Tucson on Sat. I'm sure I'll get plenty of in-person feedback. Will def take pictures tomorrow to get a feel for it.

01-28-2010, 01:17 AM	#7
zsuns Drives: All Blacked Out 2010 2LT Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57	Nice mod haven't seen that yet only seen that black ones. Yeah white definitely works with the white body! Good Job!

01-28-2010, 06:13 AM	#8
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	The only problem I've seen with doing any kind of film over the stock side markers is that the side markers have some raised lettering on them that creates a "bubble" in whatever film you try to lay over the marker, whether it's black or any other color. That's why I can't wait for AAC's LED side markers, because they're making the outside face of the markers smooth, which will make mods like this look very clean. Something about those darned raised lettering just gets to me. But the white-out look definately makes the car look very clean. I'm surprised the light is visible through the vinyl. Looks good

01-28-2010, 06:22 AM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Looks good

01-28-2010, 12:24 PM	#13
marley. OCD Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mel's Drive-In Posts: 503	I have the blackout vinyl on my Summit White right now but have been thinking about color matching mine white as well. Looking forward to your other pics to get a better look at it.