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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Default First appearance Mod:)!!!

Finally Pulled the trigger on blacking out my taillights! It was very easy to install but I made some stupid mistakes, So its not as good as it could be but I still LOVE IT!!!!

I dont know what Appearance or performance mods I'm going to do next but I am definitely looking!! If anyone has any suggestions please tell me. I'm always looking for good ideas. Thanks guys. heres a before and after

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Comment on what you think. Personally I really like it! =)

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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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That looks really good! Did you do it yourself? Paint or tint?
You may want to get a rear black out panel between the tail lights for your next mod. It's cheap and I think it really sets off the tails. Here's a pic of what it looks like...

Old Jun 25, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Thank you! It is tint and I did it myself. It looks a little rocky if your really up close. But I love it.

And Wow, that does look really good. I think I am going to go with the all blacked out look. I am thinking about tinting my headlights but idk if thats possible or If it's better to just get blacked out tail lights. So there are many more to come but idk! I like your car and thanks for the compliment!!!
Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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nice job.. I hate applying tint.. I suck at it.. If I end up tinting mine, i'll get em sprayed..

I'd like to recommend getting a black polycarbonate Trim Bezel for the groove around and in between your taillights.. (D'prived has them on his) I have them on mine, but didn't tint my tails.. it just smooths them out and helps with the look imo.. and definately black-out between tails compliments the look too imo

I didn't get these exact ones but they're similar at AM : http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-...edium=Shopping


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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Looks nice! I'd have to say grab a blackout panel or a new spoiler of your choice. If you're going for the blackout look, maybe grab a black billet grille?
Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Nice job man! I did mine myself too. Used Nightshades. Did it on my wifes Jetta and both turned out pretty good. Pics on both below.

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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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I also vote for the blackout panel. I still remember contemplating whether I should get one or not when I first got my 'stang, but I finally pulled the trigger on it and the taillight covers at the same time after I saw a blue one driving around when I was eating at a restaurant with my girlfriend a few years ago.

I have zero regrets on it, but I must give a heads up that you will want to be careful where you park if you own one. I had my first one stolen in a parking garage when I was at a concert last year. That and you want to install it only when it is moderately warm out. My corners are starting to peel off with the tape since I installed it in late Fall of last year. Easily fixable with more double stick tape though.

And to ***** myself a little bit, here are my examples. It is a tad bit hard to see the difference between the three pieces due to the pictures being from my phone in the early morning.



Old Jun 25, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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OP, looks great, i 2nd the blackout panel.

D'prived...I swear your Mustang is the best looking one i have ever seen.
Old Jun 26, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Wow Mustang Man and NGTMARE that looks awesome!! It looks alott darker. I ordered the blackout panel today=)! Thanks for the compliments guys.

Hopefully getting a CAI with a tune next week, So wont be completely stock...-__-.
Thanks guys! and also any other blackout accessories you can think of would be greatly appreciated=)
Old Jun 26, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MustangMan1718
but I must give a heads up that you will want to be careful where you park if you own one. I had my first one stolen in a parking garage when I was at a concert last year.
This is why mine is paint

I have seen magnetic sheet ones that are under $20 and work well too.. but someone might steal that too..



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