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Rear Tail Light Reflectors Black Out DIY

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Old 04-09-07, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Koz
I would never darken the tail lights, especially the turn signals. Safety reasons! If I were to cover the bottom lenses I would use black reflective tape. It looks black but reflects really well.

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I didnt even know such a thing existed. Is it as forgiving with the curves and bends as the vinyl? Can you give me a link to somewhere I can get some so I can check out what it looks like? Thanks.
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I think it looks great the way you have it... I wouldnt black-out your tail-lights.
Old 04-09-07, 09:08 PM
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goodjob, but it looks too dark. the reflector has no more use.
Old 04-10-07, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by igofast
goodjob, but it looks too dark. the reflector has no more use.
Yea I used black non-transparent vinyl. I didnt like the fact that it reflected and got rid of it all together. I figured those LED tail lights are bright enough to let anyone behind me know Im there. Have you ever seen those things at night!
Old 04-10-07, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rroy
I think it looks great the way you have it... I wouldnt black-out your tail-lights.
No, I dont think I am going to now. I think I am just going to do the red out for the amber turn signal part and leave it all at that.
Old 04-10-07, 09:16 AM
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yes, but the reflector is for safety uses. my buddy got rammed from behind when he changed his whole bumper including his reflector on his OEM bumper. his car stalled on the freeway, and after that his battery went dead couple mins later. BAAAAAM!!!! what a bad combo..=\
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I'm installing the CF reflector covers this week. I have the tinted ones on right now. I'll see how the CF look. If I don't like it I'll stay with tinted ones.
Old 04-10-07, 11:51 AM
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I'm installing the CF reflector covers this week. I have the tinted ones on right now. I'll see how the CF look. If I don't like it I'll stay with tinted ones.
does the cover flattens that area with the rest of the bumper? I am loving the idea! Please post the link

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Old 04-10-07, 01:19 PM
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Yea or some pics after you do it or of someone who already has.
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i didnt have to remove my bumper
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looks good. now get some redouts!
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looks good. id consider, but how the hell do you go about removing them!?
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seriously, how do you go about peeling it off though when its time to remove?
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Did mine but only light smoke




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