"Jake" backup lights
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Melting Slicks
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"Jake" backup lights
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Melting Slicks
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Your right, and I don't know why I didn't think about it. Shouldn't take me but a few minutes to extend the black lines down on both sides to make it a C5 Jake. 
Guys,
I simply downloaded the logo into photoshop and sized it properly, printed a few tests on paper and then printed it out on sticker paper. I then cut the sticker out and placed it on the backup lights. I lightly sanded with 1200 grit around the logo to help with the bonding and sprayed with semi-flat black paint.
UPDATE: I wouldn't recommend using paint in cans as it's difficult if not nearly impossible to clear. Talk with an Auto Paint store and at least get them to make you some cans with high quality paint.
About 6 coats and a few checks with a mini-mag light in the socket to check on the coverage. I haven't put a clear over it yet but plan to. I won't have the engine and rear end up into the car for a couple more weeks. Can't wait to see how they will look at night.
Guys,
I simply downloaded the logo into photoshop and sized it properly, printed a few tests on paper and then printed it out on sticker paper. I then cut the sticker out and placed it on the backup lights. I lightly sanded with 1200 grit around the logo to help with the bonding and sprayed with semi-flat black paint.
UPDATE: I wouldn't recommend using paint in cans as it's difficult if not nearly impossible to clear. Talk with an Auto Paint store and at least get them to make you some cans with high quality paint.
About 6 coats and a few checks with a mini-mag light in the socket to check on the coverage. I haven't put a clear over it yet but plan to. I won't have the engine and rear end up into the car for a couple more weeks. Can't wait to see how they will look at night.
Last edited by KCvetteowner; May 14, 2008 at 02:31 PM. Reason: added comment about using paint in cans
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Melting Slicks
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I didn't know myself until about two weeks ago! This should help:
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Guys,
I simply downloaded the logo into photoshop and sized it properly, printed a few tests on paper and then printed it out on sticker paper. I then cut the sticker out and placed it on the backup lights. I lightly sanded with 1200 grit around the logo to help with the bonding and sprayed with semi-flat black paint. About 6 coats and a few checks with a mini-mag light in the socket to check on the coverage. I haven't put a clear over it yet but plan to. I won't have the engine and rear end up into the car for a couple more weeks. Can't wait to see how they will look at night.
I simply downloaded the logo into photoshop and sized it properly, printed a few tests on paper and then printed it out on sticker paper. I then cut the sticker out and placed it on the backup lights. I lightly sanded with 1200 grit around the logo to help with the bonding and sprayed with semi-flat black paint. About 6 coats and a few checks with a mini-mag light in the socket to check on the coverage. I haven't put a clear over it yet but plan to. I won't have the engine and rear end up into the car for a couple more weeks. Can't wait to see how they will look at night.
nice work
