Do Not Use Blackouts/tail Light Covers
03-19-2005, 11:07 PM
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Do Not Use Blackouts/tail Light Covers Just as the title says, unless you intend on never taking them off. It will put a dent in your tail lights. I guess something to do with the heat of the light? If you have had them on for a while, peel them off and take a look so you'll know what im talking about... looks like im buying another bottle of nite shades.
03-19-2005, 11:58 PM
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I've noticed that only Camaros have this problem. My Formula hasn't had any problems with melting and I havn't heard any Firebird owners complain about it either.
03-20-2005, 12:29 AM
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I think the issue is to make sure the covers are in firm. I have had blackouts on my 00 for 3 years no dents in the taillights. I take them off often to clean them.
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03-20-2005, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Its just the hotrod god's way of telling you that those things were cool 15 years ago and don't belong on newer cars 
I will run out to the garage and take them off. I didnt know I was making the hotrod god's mad......
03-20-2005, 07:22 AM
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I can't count the number of cars wearing those that I've almost rearended or pulled out in front of....the covers just kill the visibility of the lights. To me, I want my brake and headlights to be as visible as possible so I have a better chance of not getting hit. Besides the tailights on the 98+ cars are just too pretty to cover up 
03-20-2005, 09:06 AM
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Mine are still dented from the stupid mistake I made 3 years ago 
I even used the headlight covers....wtf was I thinking? Talk about not being able to see anything at night....
I even used the headlight covers....wtf was I thinking? Talk about not being able to see anything at night....
03-20-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Its just the hotrod god's way of telling you that those things were cool 15 years ago and don't belong on newer cars
03-20-2005, 01:17 PM
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That's why i had mine spray tinted. Clear coat with a small amount of black paint mixed into it to make them tinted. They dont decrease any light output and they look awesome. In my opinion nightshades turns out terrible.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...50789361pSjjvS
The sidemarkers and third breaklights are done also.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...50789361pSjjvS
The sidemarkers and third breaklights are done also.
03-20-2005, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Its just the hotrod god's way of telling you that those things were cool 15 years ago and don't belong on newer cars
