Topic: ???? BLACKOUT TAIL LIGHTS COVERS 09 AV ????

[jphunton]

 

CANT SEEM TO FIND BLACKOUT TAIL LIGHT COVERS TO MATCH MY HEADLIGHT BLACKOUT COVERS....ANYONE KNOW WHERE I COULD FIND SOME COVERS THAT SNAP ON AND OFF?

or

IF I ORDERED NITE-SHADE AND CLEAR COAT SPRAY PAINT WOULD THAT BE EASIER TO DO? I JUST DONT WANT TO MESS UP MY LIGHTS BY SPRAY PAINTING THEM WHEN I COULD GET COVERS...ANY TIPS ON TAIL LIGHT TINTS? ANY HELP OR IDEAS WOULD BE GREAT! THANKS!

[oHIobellboy]

I havn't seen the snap on covers.....USMC0311 did the nite-shades on Darren's avy at Brat fest this year and it came out really great

[bluedevil]

I doubt Tail Light black out Covers are available for the 09.    The 07+ are relatively new and demand for these parts may be low.    Your best bet is to try night shades.

http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=75

I believe these tail lights where also sanded a bit before applying paint.

[jphunton]

so i need to sand them down? ok i think i would mess my lights up...if i brought them in, would i have to go to a special autobody shop? what would i ask for?

[oHIobellboy]

so i need to sand them down? ok i think i would mess my lights up...if i brought them in, would i have to go to a special autobody shop? what would i ask for?

Directions on the can are pretty straight forward. You would only lightly sand them ( more of a scuff) so the paint adheres well.

[Darren]

Directions on the can are pretty straight forward. You would only lightly sand them ( more of a scuff) so the paint adheres well.

Ohiobellboy is correct   Light sanding is all that is needed.  USMC did a helluv a job!  I've had several ask me if they came from the factory like that  

[jphunton]

just any sanding paper? do i need tape to go around edges so paint doesnt drip or get past light...should i paint whole light black? do i spray clear coat on when i am completely done spraying nite-shade or inbetween coats?

[oHIobellboy]

just any sanding paper? do i need tape to go around edges so paint doesnt drip or get past light...should i paint whole light black? do i spray clear coat on when i am completely done spraying nite-shade or inbetween coats?

I think 1000 grit is what he used. MAKE SURE YOU TAPE OFF THE WHITE PART OF THE LENS first unless you want to also cover your backup lights.  Here is  a pix of what Darren's looks like now...you'll see what I mean about the reverse lights (and the brakes and turns) being taped over before work was begun.

[jphunton]

man those lights look sick! 

i think they look better with the brake and reverse lights kept the same color and everything else blacked out. any special tape? when i sand it down i just pretty much just do it lightly but enough to where i looks scratched or hazy? sorry if i might be asking same questions, but just really want to make sure i do this correctly cuz i only have 1 chance to do this.

[oHIobellboy]

man those lights look sick! 

i think they look better with the brake and reverse lights kept the same color and everything else blacked out. any special tape? when i sand it down i just pretty much just do it lightly but enough to where i looks scratched or hazy? sorry if i might be asking same questions, but just really want to make sure i do this correctly cuz i only have 1 chance to do this.

He used clear tape over the reverse lights so he could see what he was doing and I think just blue painters tape everywhere else.