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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:21 AM
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F56 Blackline Tail light bezels installed

Very easy to replace. I used a pry tool and there is 3 "clip" points on each side of the bezel, 1 on top and the bottom has 2 places that slip over a hook.
took all of 10 mins. Enjoy!
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
Very easy to replace. I used a pry tool and there is 3 "clip" points on each side of the bezel, 1 on top and the bottom has 2 places that slip over a hook.
took all of 10 mins. Enjoy!
So is it just the bezel that comes off or does the whole taillight come off and then you remove the bezel from there?
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by papawhiskey
So is it just the bezel that comes off or does the whole taillight come off and then you remove the bezel from there?
Just the bezel
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:40 AM
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How much did the Blackline cost you and where u got it from?
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:43 AM
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How much did the Blackline cost you and where u got it from?
Got them from Sewell. about 120.00
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:12 AM
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Love the choice on color. I really like the gloss look of those surrounds. I just dipped mine to see how they would look.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by David Cottrell
Love the choice on color. I really like the gloss look of those surrounds. I just dipped mine to see how they would look.
Blacks looks better then the chrome against the VO
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:23 AM
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For sure. I just need to do the belt line next. Not sure if I should buy those tape kits or just dip it. Any ideas?
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:28 AM
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I'd do the tape kits, I dipped my R56S and its a challenge to keep clean. I have a lot of my car dipped in various areas, and the belt line is very difficult to keep clean. Particularly the area behind the front seats and the rear hatch.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by David Cottrell
For sure. I just need to do the belt line next. Not sure if I should buy those tape kits or just dip it. Any ideas?
I would buy automotive grade black striping 7/8" wide - it comes on a 150' roll..
lay the stripe down and then trim to fit
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
I would buy automotive grade black striping 7/8" wide - it comes on a 150' roll.. lay the stripe down and then trim to fit
You happen to have a link of some of this?
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:43 AM
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Are the rings plastic?
Seems easy enough to sand and spray paint
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrdi
Are the rings plastic?
Seems easy enough to sand and spray paint
Yes they are black plastic...
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by David Cottrell
You happen to have a link of some of this?
Search for TFX 7/8" black vinyl- its 2mil automotive grade striping..
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
Yes they are black plastic...
My question was are the chrome plastic?
Will you do the front headlight rings?
Cost?

lOOks great!!
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrdi
My question was are the chrome plastic?
Will you do the front headlight rings?
Cost?

lOOks great!!
Yes the chrome ones are plastic.
Headlights are next.. just waiting for the left side to arrive
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 09:57 AM
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Colorcoded to VO would look even better, I think.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
Yes the chrome ones are plastic.
Headlights are next.. just waiting for the left side to arrive
Super
Please do some more installation tips/pics.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 10:52 AM
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The fronts are incredibly easy. No tools needed and about a 2 min job.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 11:27 AM
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Somebody needs to Joey Mod the headlights. I noticed you cannot order blackout headlights on the F56 like you can the R56. Maybe the LEDs are different than the Xenons.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 12:34 PM
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Looks great on the VO.
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 05:15 PM
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Interesting phenomenon - if our cars came with black eyeliner we would all be craving the chrome. I may plastidip mine someday for a change but for now chrome...is king!
 
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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:19 PM
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Old 08-19-2014 | 07:45 PM
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I've thought about blacking out my midnight black, I think these black trim pieces are awesome. I'd be wary of doing the chrome trim around the car though... as well as the black tailgate trim myself.
 
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Old 08-20-2014 | 03:56 AM
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fronts are complete
 
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