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Old 05-15-2008 | 12:11 PM
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Blackout Kit

Can't seem to find a good blackout kit.

I would appreciate any recommendations

Thanx
 
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Old 05-15-2008 | 12:14 PM
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Worked for me...

 
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Old 05-15-2008 | 12:20 PM
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Check out the interior/exterior mods forum.
 
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Old 05-15-2008 | 12:30 PM
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thanx for the help guys. . .kewl paint phantasm
 
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Old 05-15-2008 | 12:32 PM
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Vinyl Styles is a sponser here on NAM,i'm sure Lyle can help you out.Q
 
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Old 05-15-2008 | 05:47 PM
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Mine is waiting for me at home according to the UPS delivery scan!

It's 100 degrees here, but I will be installing as soon as I hit the door tonight!

Pics to follow.
 
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Old 05-16-2008 | 05:05 AM
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Old 05-16-2008 | 08:42 AM
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Here's a question for those who've done this. How hard is it to take off the door handles (with convenience package)? I'm thinking this would be the most difficult part.
 
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Old 05-16-2008 | 10:49 AM
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That's a good question about the door handles, I spoke with Lyle at vinylstyles about it, evidently it is rather difficult to do, much more work than the first gen car it seems.
 
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Old 05-30-2008 | 09:12 AM
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I went ahead and used spray paint. I figured if I screwed up the bezel it would cost me about 70 bucks to buy the OEM black bezel. However, I don't think I'll need too. . .the light bezels are next. . .matches nicely with the black trim

Thanks phantasms for the idea
 
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Old 05-31-2008 | 10:58 AM
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deffinatly go with VinylStyles. he did my car and i couldnt be happier. i got the grill surrounds, headlight rings with washers, taillight rings, belt line, gas cap, custom emblems and side markers....Lyle does fantastic word and you cant even tell its vinyl. the vinyl also holds up a lot better than paint. i had some parts on my car during the horrid NY winter and it stood up pretty well. and it also cleans up very nicely..
 
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Old 05-31-2008 | 05:34 PM
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Benji_mini: What was your total cost to get your car all blacked out?
 
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Old 06-01-2008 | 01:08 AM
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i believe it was around 600-700 after the core charges were returned to me, but i think the prices have gone up a little bit since then. i highly highly highly suggest lyle. hes very fast and efficient, and the work looks incredible. i think i have a few pictures in my gallery of the stuff hes done. everything that WAS chrome is now either black or dark silver (the gas cap only actually...and one of the side repeaters) check him out at www.lylesvinylstyles.net
 
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