Results 1 to 15 of 15
Thread: Blackout the Bird?
-
05-16-2011, 08:00 AM #1
Blackout the Bird?
So I'm undecided on if I should black out the WS6. It's just a black one with back TTM's. Everything else cosmentically is stock. Well, lowered too. Blah, regardless, my girl likes the look of blacked out ones. And I don't dislike them, eg, Big guns or w/e his name was had a pretty slick looking ta with a black/flat black combo. Thing is, idk if I wanna get rid of the taillights. I kinda like the red/black scheme of it. But, while undecided on if I should do the back or not, the front seems like I would enjoy it. Maybe... idk, any input? What looks better to you guys? I found this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5582&viewitem=
Open to thoughts/suggestions.
Thank you2002 Black/Ebony M6 WS6: Lid, Filter, Smooth Bellow, P&P TB (!Bump Stop), Magnaflow Cat-Back (dumped after the axle), 4.10s, Hypertech ME Tune, eibach springs 4/4, LCA relocating brackets, PHB, free mods, 17" TTMs.
-
05-16-2011, 09:10 AM #2
-
05-16-2011, 09:16 AM #3
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Blacking everything out looks.....funky.
Too much black in my opinion. Doesn't flow well.
-
05-16-2011, 11:55 AM #4
See, and I thought the same thing. Do the cars look better left alone cosmetically? Lightwise anyway, or do ya think the front end is fair game? I mean I don't really dislike the fog lights or anything so I may just leave them alone. I think I'm just going through a phase or something haha. I was contemplating getting rid of the ram air stickers on the hood but decided to keeo 'em. Make sure people know it's legit, not an aftermarket or anything. Good move in your opinion fellas?
Also, Luos, how's that TBSS treating you anyway?
-
05-16-2011, 11:58 AM #5
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Loving it. Needs a little more power and a tune, but not until the bumper to bumper is up.
Here is what I did with mine when I had it....
-
05-16-2011, 12:05 PM #6
-
05-16-2011, 12:08 PM #7
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
VHT NiteShades
I didn't cover the fogs. Or the tails.
-
05-16-2011, 12:18 PM #8
Oh ok, sorry the picture didn't really show it that well. Fair enough, that sounds like a good idea. Leave the rear red bird logo on there too? I don't think I'd wanna take that off either.
Wow, that stuff is a lot cheaper than I figured. Didn't know it was a spray. I just may do that, tomorrow Appreciate the help sir.Last edited by Ant71130; 05-16-2011 at 12:20 PM.
-
05-16-2011, 12:31 PM #9
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Not a problem.
Pick up some rattle can clear coat as well. Write-ups all over the net on how to spray so they look good.
I did leave the rear bird alone. I did add the CETA WS.6 badge though.
-
05-16-2011, 12:39 PM #10
-
05-16-2011, 01:22 PM #11
- Join Date
- Apr 2010
- Location
- Alabama
- Posts
- 3,625
Black/ Silver- 98 TA WS6/ 01 C5 Corvette
Go here www.afterthoughtsauto.com
They have the VHT blackout paint.
This is what I have done to mine. If you are looking for appearance mod ideas to do. I really like it, subtle (well the color may not be ) but looks great.
I need to black out my side markers, it looks odd.Last edited by 98TransAmWs-6; 05-16-2011 at 01:25 PM.
-
05-16-2011, 02:24 PM #12
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Advance Auto carries the VHT here.
-
05-16-2011, 07:44 PM #13
I have the same kit from ws6store. Better than rattle can cause when you get bored with them they POP off. Onlything I did blackout permanently was my fading 3rd brake light. I used a spray gun and regular auto clear with a few drops of black since the VHT looked like crap on my friends I have never tried it so can't say of it was him or the product. Order some clear Sidemarkers if you wanna black them out they look cleaner at night than the factory Orange and red. I have blacked out a lot of people lights for them and it is a matter of personal taste I liked it then got bored and went all clear. plus the blacked out fogs mad the hid kit dimmer so it made no sense to me.
1998 Trans Am 85k miles.
Bolt ons, MS3 113LSA cam, Circle D Stall, Tune, Modified WS6 style hood, Full Suspension, 6000k HID's, Clear Side Markers w/ Leds, Led 3rd Brake Light and 18" AR Staggered Killer Wheels w/ BFG KDW NT's.- Weekend Toy/DD
02 Trailblazer -Sold
09 Ram 1500 CC - Sold
09 Cobalt SS/TC - Sold
13 ram 1500 LoneStar CC 4x4 - Magnaflow, K&N,and more to come-DD/Toy
-
05-16-2011, 07:57 PM #14
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Ryan, not with or against you.
Just stating that I have done the VHT NiteShades treatment to my previous T/A and my current TBSS....and never had those problems.
It takes time, but if you take this time it turns out great.
-
05-16-2011, 10:48 PM #15
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Question: Blackout the T/A
By Pony_Eater in forum Appearance SectionReplies: 3Last Post: 06-27-2011, 01:42 PM -
Blackout taillights
By wanna_lS1 in forum Firebird / WS6Replies: 23Last Post: 01-23-2011, 06:43 PM -
C5 DRL blackout install...
By Ramairgod84 in forum CorvetteReplies: 9Last Post: 04-04-2010, 04:36 PM -
AVS Blackout Covers
By 96Firebirdformula in forum Firebird / WS6Replies: 4Last Post: 06-11-2008, 09:56 AM -
Blackout Legality
By redss454 in forum Appearance SectionReplies: 10Last Post: 02-17-2007, 03:16 AM
Bookmarks