Silly question about "static cling" blackouts
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Drifting
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Silly question about "static cling" blackouts
I understand that to install "static cling" blackouts, all you do is moisten them and the taillite, then stick them on.
Ok, fine.....so what happens when it rains really hard, or you are washing the vette off? Do they just fall off when they get wet again?
What holds them on?
Ok, fine.....so what happens when it rains really hard, or you are washing the vette off? Do they just fall off when they get wet again?
What holds them on?
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Drifting
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Yeah, that's about what I thought about them too.....but I had to at least check it out.
Glad I did, too.
So what is recommended for blacking out the taillites and is considered the best source?
Glad I did, too.
So what is recommended for blacking out the taillites and is considered the best source?
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Bought my tail light blackouts and rear side marker blackouts from Richard @ Corvette Enhancements.
These are some of the best quality you will find.
Here's a link to his profile page:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=170202
These are some of the best quality you will find.
Here's a link to his profile page:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=170202
Pro
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From: Mt. Pleasant SC
Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Never heard anything good about the static cling blackouts... always bad reports about them not sticking and falling off...
Never say never. I've had my static cling blackouts on for nearly two years now. If you put them on correctly they don't come off in the rain and don't come off when you wash your car. I have been very happy with them and at $15 they are an excellent alternative to the plastic ones. Paying $100 for the plastic ones was too risky in the event the cops decided to make me remove them. Check the laws in your state first.
Last edited by c3andc5; Oct 6, 2006 at 09:19 AM.
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Race Director
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Originally Posted by c3andc5
I've had my static cling blackouts on for nearly two years now. I have been very happy with them and at $15 they are an excellent alternative to the plastic ones.
Le Mans Master
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From: East Peoria Illinois
Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Bought my tail light blackouts and rear side marker blackouts from Richard @ Corvette Enhancements.
These are some of the best quality you will find.
Here's a link to his profile page:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=170202
These are some of the best quality you will find.
Here's a link to his profile page:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=170202
Burning Brakes
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From: Murrieta CA
Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Bought my tail light blackouts and rear side marker blackouts from Richard @ Corvette Enhancements.
These are some of the best quality you will find.
Here's a link to his profile page:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=170202
These are some of the best quality you will find.
Here's a link to his profile page:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=170202
This product is superior to covers in every way. More $$$ but you will be a lot happier with the look.
Pro
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From: Just North of Buffalo NY
I find that if you spray the underside of the static cling with a soapy water mixture first it stays on better after they dry. Try using baby shampoo in the water. I even used 409 once and it worked.
