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Red-outs: AeroTect vs. Rvinyl

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Old 03-24-08, 01:34 PM
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Default Red-outs: AeroTect vs. Rvinyl

I am in the process of applying red-outs to my tail lights. I couldn't make up my mind when using the red-outs from AeroTect or from Rvinyl, so I ordered a red-out kit from both places to compare the differences/quality.

They both seem to be the same color red.
In the picture:
Left side- AeroTect
Right side- Rvinyl
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Old 03-24-08, 01:45 PM
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im surprised to how the shapes differ so much
Old 03-24-08, 01:45 PM
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Nice to have that comparison illustrated with pics for all CL members. It will be a good idea to keep a set for a spare. I often wondered if their was a noticable difference between both companies. Looks basically the same to me other than a little sizing. This is my favorite mod, especially the best enhancement for the least amount of money. I was happier than "Two Bugs In A Bakeshop" when I installed mine in Oct.
Old 03-24-08, 02:04 PM
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Gotta say, I was mildly disappointed with the fitment of the AeroTects.
Old 03-24-08, 02:55 PM
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First mod I did was Rvinyl redouts. Nice fit, no trimming, color matches great. Anyone thing the Aerotects are a too dark? Most of the pics I see of the Aeros looked a little dark for some reason. Although the side by side pics look like the same color. Maybe its just me.
Old 03-24-08, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by D.Jobin
Gotta say, I was mildly disappointed with the fitment of the AeroTects.
Can i ask what is wrong with the fitment? I got mine from aerotect and i thought they were a perfect match as well as covered all the amber areas.
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rvinyl'd for over a year and a half and still going strong.
Old 03-24-08, 06:14 PM
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i thought the redouts from aerotect on the car is too dark... go with rvinyl
Old 03-24-08, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cspec
rvinyl'd for over a year and a half and still going strong.

I'm with Cspec. I've had mine for over a year now and gone through several car washes and there is no sign of fading, bubbles or coming off. Rvinyl also matches the rear tail lights better.
Old 03-24-08, 06:48 PM
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i dun even know what brand mine was...got if off ebay...it matches just nice...
Old 03-24-08, 07:23 PM
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I love the way this thing looks...there's just one thing that bothers me.

On such an expensive car, does it cheapen up the look by putting on a $10 sticker?

My other concern would be long term sun damage to the area that's covered.
Old 03-24-08, 08:35 PM
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My first set was with aero and they were too big so i had to trim them a bit. After 6 months they started peeling . Then i went with the rvinyl, perfect fitment! No problems so far and have had them for about one year.
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When I did my redouts, I drew a template directly off of the rear turn signal and cut my redouts off of some left over rvinyl redout sheet I got from a friend. My self-cut redouts look a lot like the Rvinyl redouts. Color wise, rvinyl matches spot-on.
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hrmm i think my aerotect redouts look pretty good.
Old 03-24-08, 10:49 PM
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rvinyl ftw. had them for like 2 years. bought a sheet for 10 bux and used it on the IS350 and MR2.


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