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Old Sep 21, 2000 | 10:15 PM
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Firebird blackouts for under $10!

I really wanted blackouts on my black 83 Firebird, but I cant find any blackout kits for the parking lights. So I decided to put my brain to work (for a change). I thought about using the blackout spray, but I have seen too many ricers with botched paint blackouts, and its hard to get an even coat. So I went to O'Reillys and bought a small roll of limo window tint film. I removed all the parking lights, cut pieces to shape, and stuck them on - man it looks good! I had to uses 2 layers of 20% tint, though, because 1 layer doesnt completely hide the color. Its been 3 days now, and no peeling or bubbling, even in 90 degree weather! I think i will post a tech article, but does anyone know how to? BTW, I will get pics soon...

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Old Sep 22, 2000 | 06:04 PM
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Pics..Pics..Pics.. Fast!!!!
I wonder what it would look on 89 'bird...

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Old Sep 28, 2000 | 06:56 PM
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Pics! Pics!
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Old Sep 29, 2000 | 11:55 AM
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Pics! do they dim the turn signals too much or???
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