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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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I've seen this on two black cars and thats it, but I'd like to give it a go on my red Trans Am, because I think it looks great on the cars I've seen it on. I like the red/black theme, and I'm going to get some Nightshades (think thats what its called) paint to black out my front and rear side markers, and I think if I got some covers for the taillights to black them out as well, that it would look good. The honeycomb look is nice, but I'd prefer for the rear of the car to look more smooth, and the honeycomb breaks it up too much IMO. Just need to know where to get my hands on a set of the taillight covers. Thanks for any help.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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use nightshades on the tail lights too. thats what im doing for the camaro.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Found this one for ya,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2452515095

You need the AutoVentShade TailShade Blackouts for the 93-02 Pontiac Firebird, Part #33041.

If you visit their website, check the link for the dealer info, there's a pdf file for the application guide. They usually cost about $45+ at your local parts house, but they will probably have to order them in for ya.

Good Luck!
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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I got my AVS taillight covers for $40 at AutoZone. They're not on the shelf, but they can get them in in 3 days. The Camaro ones usually are on the shelf though. If you do get covers, you might want to remove the white "AVS" logos. I used a fine cut rubbing compound (3M Finesse-It II or 3M Perfect-It II, I dont remember which).

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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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sorry this is somewhat off subject does anyone have any pics of these covers on a black car...ive been trying to find something to do to my car appearance wise w/o being too drastic. ive never seen a TA with blacked out lights...if i could find a pic that would help out. thanks
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http://community.webshots.com/album/86005354hZJCpU

That's our car with the AutoVentshade Blackouts, ...
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Here is a modified photo of the rear of my car.
http://users.rcn.com/my57chevy/taillights.jpg
It would be nice If I could find a cover like this.
Notice there are no seams, like KITT.
(Ignore the bumper, its just another idea I had.)


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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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my boyfriend has a white camaro and has black lens covers on the headlights, taillights, and blinker lenses and it looks really great in my opinion!!
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