Reflector blackout kits
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Reflector blackout kits
I ordered a blackout kit for the back and side reflectors from one of the forum vendors but it looks awful because it is too thick(1/8 inch).
I'm looking for something easy to install, it doesn't need to be precut, it should be thin like a wrap and looks great.
What do you guys suggest?
I'm looking for something easy to install, it doesn't need to be precut, it should be thin like a wrap and looks great.
What do you guys suggest?
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I ordered the acrylic ones from RPI. They should be here today. I had the acrylic ones on my C6 and thought they were nice. I don't like fooling with tint. Hopefully they won't look too bad, but now I'm wondering...
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[QUOTE=batmoble;1586612944]I ordered the acrylic ones from RPI. They should be here today. I had the acrylic ones on my C6 and thought they were nice. I don't like fooling with tint. Hopefully they won't look too bad, but now I'm wondering...
I originally ordered the Vinyl from RPI, but due to poor install by me, one of the corners started peeling up. So then I ordered the Acrylic ones, they install a lot easier but they do stand out about 1/8 inch from body. I only put one and left the 3 remaining good vinyl ones. If I have no more vinyl problems, I'll take off acrylic and do a better install with vinyl.
I originally ordered the Vinyl from RPI, but due to poor install by me, one of the corners started peeling up. So then I ordered the Acrylic ones, they install a lot easier but they do stand out about 1/8 inch from body. I only put one and left the 3 remaining good vinyl ones. If I have no more vinyl problems, I'll take off acrylic and do a better install with vinyl.
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[QUOTE=Whataguy;1586613166]
Sounds like the vinyl looks better. I'll put the acrylic on tonight and see how it looks, and maybe take some pics.
I ordered the acrylic ones from RPI. They should be here today. I had the acrylic ones on my C6 and thought they were nice. I don't like fooling with tint. Hopefully they won't look too bad, but now I'm wondering...
I originally ordered the Vinyl from RPI, but due to poor install by me, one of the corners started peeling up. So then I ordered the Acrylic ones, they install a lot easier but they do stand out about 1/8 inch from body. I only put one and left the 3 remaining good vinyl ones. If I have no more vinyl problems, I'll take off acrylic and do a better install with vinyl.
I originally ordered the Vinyl from RPI, but due to poor install by me, one of the corners started peeling up. So then I ordered the Acrylic ones, they install a lot easier but they do stand out about 1/8 inch from body. I only put one and left the 3 remaining good vinyl ones. If I have no more vinyl problems, I'll take off acrylic and do a better install with vinyl.
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