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Old 08-19-2014, 07:21 AM
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F56 Blackline Tail light bezels installed

Very easy to replace. I used a pry tool and there is 3 "clip" points on each side of the bezel, 1 on top and the bottom has 2 places that slip over a hook.
took all of 10 mins. Enjoy!
 
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
Very easy to replace. I used a pry tool and there is 3 "clip" points on each side of the bezel, 1 on top and the bottom has 2 places that slip over a hook.
took all of 10 mins. Enjoy!
So is it just the bezel that comes off or does the whole taillight come off and then you remove the bezel from there?
 
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Originally Posted by papawhiskey
So is it just the bezel that comes off or does the whole taillight come off and then you remove the bezel from there?
Just the bezel
 
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Old 08-19-2014, 07:40 AM
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How much did the Blackline cost you and where u got it from?
 
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How much did the Blackline cost you and where u got it from?
Got them from Sewell. about 120.00
 
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Old 08-19-2014, 08:12 AM
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Love the choice on color. I really like the gloss look of those surrounds. I just dipped mine to see how they would look.
 
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Love the choice on color. I really like the gloss look of those surrounds. I just dipped mine to see how they would look.
Blacks looks better then the chrome against the VO
 
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Old 08-19-2014, 08:23 AM
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For sure. I just need to do the belt line next. Not sure if I should buy those tape kits or just dip it. Any ideas?
 
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I'd do the tape kits, I dipped my R56S and its a challenge to keep clean. I have a lot of my car dipped in various areas, and the belt line is very difficult to keep clean. Particularly the area behind the front seats and the rear hatch.
 
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Originally Posted by David Cottrell
For sure. I just need to do the belt line next. Not sure if I should buy those tape kits or just dip it. Any ideas?
I would buy automotive grade black striping 7/8" wide - it comes on a 150' roll..
lay the stripe down and then trim to fit
 
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
I would buy automotive grade black striping 7/8" wide - it comes on a 150' roll.. lay the stripe down and then trim to fit
You happen to have a link of some of this?
 
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Are the rings plastic?
Seems easy enough to sand and spray paint
 
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Are the rings plastic?
Seems easy enough to sand and spray paint
Yes they are black plastic...
 
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Originally Posted by David Cottrell
You happen to have a link of some of this?
Search for TFX 7/8" black vinyl- its 2mil automotive grade striping..
 
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
Yes they are black plastic...
My question was are the chrome plastic?
Will you do the front headlight rings?
Cost?

lOOks great!!
 
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Originally Posted by Mrdi
My question was are the chrome plastic?
Will you do the front headlight rings?
Cost?

lOOks great!!
Yes the chrome ones are plastic.
Headlights are next.. just waiting for the left side to arrive
 
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Old 08-19-2014, 09:57 AM
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Colorcoded to VO would look even better, I think.
 
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Originally Posted by ItchyPigCreations
Yes the chrome ones are plastic.
Headlights are next.. just waiting for the left side to arrive
Super
Please do some more installation tips/pics.
 
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Old 08-19-2014, 10:52 AM
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The fronts are incredibly easy. No tools needed and about a 2 min job.
 
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Somebody needs to Joey Mod the headlights. I noticed you cannot order blackout headlights on the F56 like you can the R56. Maybe the LEDs are different than the Xenons.
 
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Looks great on the VO.
 
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Interesting phenomenon - if our cars came with black eyeliner we would all be craving the chrome. I may plastidip mine someday for a change but for now chrome...is king!
 
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I've thought about blacking out my midnight black, I think these black trim pieces are awesome. I'd be wary of doing the chrome trim around the car though... as well as the black tailgate trim myself.
 
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fronts are complete
 
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