Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
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Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
Hey folks, I have been combing the threads and really have not found the answer to my question, so here we go.
I am awaiting a pair of blackout covers to arrive in the mail from an order placed on here from a fellow member. My question is about installing the tail covers with screws. I know to put two screws nearest the license plate and one in the outer corner. What do y'all do to seal them to the existing taillight to keep water/dust out? I have read the velcro strips are not the best way of installing, so those of you who have these installed, please chime in and tell me how you did your covers.
I am awaiting a pair of blackout covers to arrive in the mail from an order placed on here from a fellow member. My question is about installing the tail covers with screws. I know to put two screws nearest the license plate and one in the outer corner. What do y'all do to seal them to the existing taillight to keep water/dust out? I have read the velcro strips are not the best way of installing, so those of you who have these installed, please chime in and tell me how you did your covers.
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Re: Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
i did my first camaro with velcro strips the indoor out door kind and ran a 13.9 in it and didnt have an issue with them coming off i was just worried about theft
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One of th complaints I have read about with using velcro is that when the tails are illuminated, you can see the velcro strips...
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i put them in the corners where they didnt light up anyway and small strips on the black parts of the tail lights i never even thought about drilling them they could crack and then if you decide you dont want them not your tail lights have holes in them for water to get in but thats just me ill see if i have any pics of mine lit up but i dont think i do
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this is the best pic i had its also when it was a 305 car
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Re: Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
Using screws to secure a cheap piece of tinted plastic to an OEM tail light is hoosier and trashy in my opinion. Either use some sort of 3M adhesive or do it the right way and have the stock tail lights professionally tinted.
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Re: Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
I had these for awhile but it was a pita to clean the car and i had to keep putting new tape on after cleaning and they never went back on but i never had it fall off.
Just use good double sided tape. They make clear stuff too and put it on the black part
Just use good double sided tape. They make clear stuff too and put it on the black part
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Re: Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
you shouldnt have a problem. they slide under the tail light and between the hatch lid. i can remember mine bieng in so good i had to unbolt the taillight to get some play so i didnt crack the plastic. i never used that velcro or screws. trust me it will stay put and water will not get back there
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Re: Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
I don't have these installed on my car but I would try 3m dual lock tape its like velcro on steroids
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Re: Camaro GTS Blackouts question....
I have these on my car and I used the velcro they sent me. I wouldn't use screws as I agree, they look really trashy and cheaply put together. Plus you'd always have the holes in the taillights. About them illuminating when you hit the brakes or its dark, they do illuminate. However, I don't have to see it when I drive so it doesn't bother me a bit. This is how they look w/velcro, very clean
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