Is anyone interested in these covers for the trunk. I have them on the door and they look great, now I want one for the trunk. On the website he says that he will make any size in batches of 250. Here is the link to the covers for the door locks http://www.phantomss.com/smoothlock/gallery.shtml. I think these will help the look of the rear of the car more than debadging it, that big chrome lock looks like ass.

 

I kinda like that...do you have pics of them on your door?

 

i used to have these on my celica they do make the car look good

 

Count me in. I have been looking for something like that.

 

I would be in as well. The only reason I have not bought the dook lock covers is I want all 3 at once.

 

Im in for sure! Ive seen these when i had my show truck but I just shaved the handles and tailgate instead LOL!

 

Do these come painted??

 

Wow, those look good.

 

From what Ive read they only come in black, but they are able to be painted. Ill try to get some pics of the set for my doors this week.

 

I'm in if your ordering - they look great.

 

they look good would not mind getting my self a pair

 

I've been considering this as well. The main reason, again, that I've been holding off is because I couldn't get the trunk lock cover as well. What "type" of black do these come in? Are they clear coated/shiny? Or are they just flat black?

In other words... do they match the factory black on our Cobalts without being painted black again?

 

Sounds like a good idea to me...im in.

 

Its a shiny black like on the site http://www.phantomss.com/smoothlock/gallery.shtml.

 

Sounds good to me... I'm in!

 

According to the site it only covers the flat surface of the lock, the lock would have to be painted where the edge slants down, the the cover attached to it.

 

How do these stay on?

 

count me in, but i want all 3

 

how much?

 

I'd buy em

 

I just ordered te door lock covers. Once they get here I'll try and get some pics.

 

Hey guys, I was just alerted to this thread. Thanks for the interest.

Here's the thing...SmoothLocks only cover the FLAT face of the lock, they don't curve. The Cobalt rear lock has a different shape than most GM locks. Adding a SmoothLock to the rear would not be as visually appealing as it would on the other style (more flat) lock on other GM cars. I am an honest guy, and I honestly can't say that making one that fits on the flat-only portion of a rear Cobalt look wouldn't look a touch odd because the sloped ring on the outside edge of the lock would also have to be painted to match. I tried some testing and it just didn't look right when I visualized it. I know this sounds negative and I'd love to earn y'alls business, but I would rather just be honest about it.

So, we do not have any -current- plans to make the trunk lock for the Cobalt for that reason and we need a minimum order of 250 for a custom order.

However, the small versions of SmoothLocks look great on the doors, as you can see in the gallery on SmoothLock.Com. Would you guys like me to run a special sale on pairs of them for your doors?

Regardless, like I said, I really appreciate the interest. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

In my next post, I will address some of the questions that have been posted.

 

http://www.phantomss.com/smoothlock/img/cobalt.jpg
(don't let the reflection fool you...they are perfectly round, smooth and "dome" shaped with no irregularities or dimples.)

From http://www.phantomss.com/smoothlock/qa.shtml

Q. Can I paint them to match my car?
A. Yes, they can be painted to match your car. If you want to paint yours, you need to make sure the paint will stick to the SmoothLock. We suggest using a clear primer such as Klean-Strip Adhesion Promoter or similar product. Once the primer has dried, you can paint the SmoothLocks.
TIP: Once the paint dries, use a very sharp X-Acto knife to trim around the edge of the SmoothLock. This will make it easier to remove it from the backing paper without cracking the paint.

Yes, they do. There are a LOT happy people using these out there. What I think I hear most oftne is something like "I cannot believe how something so small can make such a difference."

Here's a good answer for that...I use these on my multi-award winning black 2002 Camaro SS exactly as they come. I did not have to alter them to match my car. In other words...they match factory black paint perfectly. They have shine and depth like a clearcoat paint yet are tough and flexible.

Yep, see my previous post about the trunk lock.

They use a VERY strong adhesive but is not "permanent". They can be removed and reapplied if necessary

Thanks, they should be on the way to you. Let me know what you think when you get them. If we do go ahead and run a sale, I will refund you the difference since you ordered so close to the (potantial) sale.

If anyone else has any questions, just post, PM or e-mail me. Thanks, guys!

 

Another thought...if you guys think you can get perhaps some Cobalt/Ion dealers interested in helping to meet the minimal order, I would be happy to make them dealers and they could get dealer pricing on all sizes. They are inexpensive but have a healty profit margin.

The more I look at the rear lock, the more I think it would look pretty good, BUT remember the REST of the rear lock that isn't covered will need to be painted (the outer ring that is not flat) to look the best.

 

Jason! Got your email, thanks! Glad you decided to post - great idea, I'm ordering today cuz I just don't feel like waiting - they're too sweet!