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04-29-2013, 05:46 PM
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Finally Satisfied
Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
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DIY Ghosted Side Markers
I purchased and installed the Oracle LED side markers last summer. I was too cheap at the time to buy them ghosted so I just added smoked covers and convinced myself that they were good enough. After seeing photos of others who have them ghosted I have decided to try and paint them myself. Of course I have to perfect my technique before I do them for real so I decided to practice using one of the OEM ones I had removed.
I am posting this for two reasons. First to get opinions on how the test piece turned out and second I am looking for any advice from others who may have already done it. The process I used was as follows. 1. Wet sanded the marker with 2000 grit sandpaper. 2. Applied 2 coats of plastic adhesion promoter. 3. Applied 1/8" wide detail tape that I will use to cover the led strips 4. Applied 3 coats of paint (CGM) 5. Removed the tape 6. Applied 2 more coats of paint 7. Wet sanded to blend in the area around where the tape was. 8. Applied 1 more coat of paint 9. Applied 3 coats of clear coat Here are a few photos of the outcome. The last one I used a small flashlight to make sure the light would only show through the area I had masked off. |
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04-29-2013, 05:50 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011
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I would say it turned out pretty decent! Good job!
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04-29-2013, 06:03 PM
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Treasure Coast Camaro 5
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Good job on the paint.
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04-29-2013, 08:18 PM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011
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Looks really good for DIY!
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04-29-2013, 09:02 PM
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Thanks guys! Will be doing it for real this weekend and will post pics when done.
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04-29-2013, 09:30 PM
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willing to sell the oem painted ones?
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04-30-2013, 07:07 PM
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05-04-2013, 12:26 PM
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Well I did them for real last night. Here some photos of the progress and the results. Not bad if I say so myself
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05-04-2013, 12:38 PM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011
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Looks great!
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05-04-2013, 12:41 PM
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Treasure Coast Camaro 5
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05-05-2013, 02:40 AM
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Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012
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nice job!
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05-05-2013, 03:37 AM
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Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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Do you mind saying what primer and clear coat you used on them?
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05-05-2013, 01:18 PM
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05-05-2013, 01:26 PM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
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Looks pretty good
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