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Old 01-22-2015 | 11:55 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS - B4C option
Engine: L98 5.7l V8
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Center taillight cover

I know this isn't for everyone, but I thought I'd put it out there. I won't put stickers on my car, just not my thing, but after staring at the back of my car for a good 10 minutes, I thought I could put something over my center tail light and still keep a classy look.

Center taillight


I use the ABS plastic sheets from here for a lot of car stuff.
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I used a piece of carboard and made a template that would fit inside the plastic frame that is attached to the window. Then after trimming that, covered it in painters tape and drew my image on it.


After that, just used a Dremel to cut it out. Make sure that you leave tabs connecting each shape if you need too. For example, if I were to cut the outside circle all the way around, the inside would just fall out.


After this, I sanded it smooth, painted it a nice flat black, and put it in the frame on the window. I cut it close enough that it fit in there snug. Here's the finished look.


And a shot at night.


So there it is. Stupid easy to do if it tickles your fancy, and pretty cheap. If you don't like it, it's 2 screws to take it out, or you can make multiples and switch em out in a couple minutes. I think I might try different paint though, to see if I can match the adjacent color.

Enjoy!
Old 01-24-2015 | 10:38 PM
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Re: Center taillight cover

I want that N7 symbol . I love that game haha
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