Guys: See below link.
Decided to do SS brake lines today on the C5Z.
While I ordered the power bleeder kit from Mid America, I decided to throw the $20 at the below kit just to see what the black C5Z would look like with a little blacking out.

All I can say is: worst $20 I threw away in a long time.

The pieces for the front turn signals were 1/2 to 3/4" short and horribly cut, that was my first warning.

I put on the reverse back up light black outs, and it REALLY cheapened up the car visually.

Not the blacking out, but these things just look CHEAP and ricer.
I know I only spent $20, and I didn't expect a lot, but SAVE yourself some money and look elsewhere for your options for possibly blacking out the car.

Don't order the kit, don't even think about it. Its a waste of money.

I am not even going to waste my time taking a picture of it and posting what it looks like, it is not worth my time.

I am not upset (even though my tone may read to be), I didn't expect a lot.

I am just warning my fellow c5'ers.

What upsets me is (being new to Corvette's) I was thinking Mid America is a quality vendor. Peddling things that should be a prize in a Kracker Jack box or found in your local automotive store "Ricer" section was not what I expected. Kind of makes me question if other things they are selling are worth considering......

Andy

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-42-603.html

 

When it comes to blackouts, you get what you pay for. There are essentially 5 types of blackouts (quality from least to best)

1) static-cling vinyl
2) tint-film heat-molded
3) Smoked Acrylic
4) Spray tint (VHT night shades)
5) Professional paint/tint with bake-on and polishing.

I have tried 4 of the 5 (have not attempted #2) Eventually I busted out and got corvette enhancements to do every lens on my car. Granted it was rather expensive, but the end result is just plain wicked-awesome:





I opted for the full-blackout tint which is darker than the smoked version they normally do. This finish blends with the car's color perfectly but still allows for good light transmission:

 

We offer tinting

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...available.html

 

Black cherry blackouts from Corvette Enhancements
(Pay no attention to the sleeping Chihuahua in the background please.)


And on the C5.


















These actually appear to allow significantly more light through than the stick-ons I had previously. I know that's an issue for anyone considering blackouts and it certainly was for me.

Parking lights on








Brake lights


Brake lights and back-ups

 

My fronts are from Corvette Enhancements and my rears are from another vendor that no longer does tinting. Don't even bother with "covers."

 

Hey radioflyer- Where did you get your LP lights and what are they? They look great. Sorry op- no hijacking attempt intended.

 

White LED strip from Autozone. I mounted mine on a custom aluminum bracket then bolted it to the bumper (this way you don't see the light source)