CTS rear bezel 2004+
 

New to the forum, just bought a 04' cts (smoke silver). I'm definitely looking to put several thousand into customization based on the potential these CTS cars have to look amazing. The first thing I need to do is replace the rear plastic bezel (smoke/clear). I read posts similar to my question but I need a direct answer on this. Im asking how I can come by one of the painted bezels that came on the 04's and up? I dont know why Cadillac even cheaped out on the terrible idea of that plastic bezel but it needs to be replaced ASAP! If anyone has a spare bezel with all of the parts including reverse lights, I would be happy to buy it!!::D. Based on my research there not so easy to find so if anyone knows an easy way to get one of these? like a GM part # or something? Anything would help! Im glad to be part of this knowledgeable forum and appreciate your time!

Are you selling your rear plastic bezel or are you replacing it due to damage?

I'm sellin it, its in perfect condition with reverse lights and evetytiing. Anyone interested in buying it?

Rear Finish Panel
 

How much? Also, could you attach pic? Got a 2003, so I wanna make sure it fits.

I just learned that the new bezel im buying wont have reverse lights so I cant sell mine unfortunately..if anyone has a 2005+ rear bezel silver smoke I will buy it!! Paypal ready to fire out a payment!!!

Hi guys I have a 2003 and I'm looking to replace my clear plastic over that fell off, any ideas? Thanks alot

heres my fix for the clear plastic bezel falling off.. ive sold a few of these.. i have one left if anyone is interested..

if theres any interest in these, ill have some cnc cut.....

Hello, I dont know if you still have any of those left, but if so I would be interested, i went threw a car wash and my clear lense fell off.

I have one of these left. Didnt seem to be much interest in them. Its just as the one pictured, no holes drilled. So you would need to drill holes, or use some hefty adhesive tape.

I have great intrest if you still have one available

yes i have one left

Well consider it sold, PM me with the Payment details and thanks

well i cant pm you... you must not have enough posts.. i left you a visitor message with my details.

Homemade Bezel
 

I'm curious, as I lost my bezel last summer. 2003 cts. What do you do for reverse lights?
I stopped looking for a replacement lens. I'm saving up to buy a used trunk lid as they are cheaper than the factory price. Can't just buy the plastic cover.

I blocked off my reverse lights, because its not illegal here and i like the look better. But i did source a bunch of lenses that were possible to use. Mainly from ebay.

as for the trunk lids. I have yet to find one for sale that includes the bezel. they always pull those units off and sell for 500$ plus... since dealer wants over 1000$ for a new unit. lame

03 CTS replacement bezel cover & reverse lights
 

I never thought of reverse lights not being required by law. Maybe I will get a solid piece. All I need is the plastic cover. I'm going to give the local police station a call. Otherwise I'm thinking of buying one of those louvered types like E & G Classics or BigDaddyCaddy sells. Are these made to go over the original plastic cover for a better look? Or do they come with plastic covering the louvers on the inside? Wouldn't it then stick out a little? I'm thinking I could use some plastic like you see covering fluorescent light fixtures to cover the inside of the louvers if they don't come with it. I'm really disgusted with the entire situation.

those plastic louver pieces are only to cover the original plastic lens.. if your lens has fallen off, these louver pieces will not fit on. As of right now, im the only one making something that replaces the original plastic lens that falls off, except the dealer replacement unit which swaps out the whole unit to a newer style. expensive. BUT, there was very little interest in my product, so I only had 4 made. one is left.

2004 cts plastic bezel
 

lost the clear plastic piece. am looking to see if anyone out there is selling one. I am only interested in the cover, not the whole bezel.

CST Fix
 

Got any left? Got a dwg?

2003 CTS Rear Bezel Replacement
 

Check out Voodoos' post of 11/05/11.I'm still hoping for a answer that's similar to the original. You might want to check junk yards for an entire trunk lid.

still have one left. Its pretty rough cut and not perfect, but does fit and does look better than bare gray plastic. I do not have any dwg files because there was never enough interest to get many made or cover the costs.

plastic bezel
 

How much do you want for it?

I sold the other ones for 150$ on ebay. but this one isnt quite as nice as the others was. so, make an offer. it does take a rather large box, but i recall shipping being like 20-25$ from eastern, ne to the east coast.

plastic bezel
 

Would you be able to send me a picture? An will it adhere with auto 3M adhesive?

PM, me your email adress and we can discuss details/ pictures.

I believe it will adhere with 3m tape, the thinner foam type, since the surface of the cadillac box isnt smooth enough for flat tape. Mine is screwed down, which I like the appearance of the screws. Im actually taking interest in this again, and am in the works with someone to get a drawing done for cnc cutting. Also trying to source some flush mount clear lenses to allow the reverse lamps to show.

UPDATE**

A friend of mine is gonna have some of my aluminum bezels cnc cut at his work. I did find the perfect clear flush mount lenses for the reverse lights.

Im gonna attempt to sell these as a kit:

bezel with or without reverse lenses
3m tape
stainless steel screws
preset drill bit for pilot holes

2003 CTS bezel kits
 

Good luck on your venture. I hope they come out as planned. I definitely think there is a good sized market for these. I'm definitely interested. There are a lot of us out here driving around with a crappy looking rear end. I ran in to 2 people in the last month alone in parking lots.. We exchanged phone numbers. LOL. I'll let them know about you.

The nice is, i can get stainless, clear plastic and aluminum cut. these can be painted to match your car. They can be attached with 3m tape, or with screws. Personally I love the mechanical look of the screws and the raw brushed aluminum on my car.

The problem before, was they were hand cut, so they were PERFECT. no reverse lights, and poor marketing.

Ill update when theres more.

oops...meant "not perfect".....

i need to get a list of people who are gonna be interested in a rear bezel. also Ill need one person who is willing to test one. That means, recieve the unit and give me unbiased feedback and every detail about installing and so forth.

bezel
 

I have the reverse lights so I need clear plastic. Wil you have a picture and how much just for the bezel?

Well, the clear plastic ones might not even be a viable option. Id have to find a way to form them, without them getting hazy. The whole point of sorcing reverse lights, is because when using metal for the bezel the existing lights obviously cant shine through. Im planning on my reverse lights to plug into the light socket for the old lights.

as far as prices go, i have to find out what its gonna cost to run a batch through the cutter, then i can determine cost.

You can definitely count me in on wanting one of your products. Just lost my OEM plastic bezel two days ago:mad:

yea i know the feeling. Then you get even more irritated when you see its gonna cost 500$ to replace it.

its gonna be a little bit yet before I have a finished package, but hang in there!! :)

Sounds good. I've had so many problems with this car, I'm on the verge of getting rid of it

i'm also looking for the gray plastic piece that covers the reverse lights (03 cts). lemme know how much shipped to 01056. eager to get it asap if you have any

the only thing I have is a proto-type hand cut aluminum piece like in my previous posts with pictures. If your interested in that, let me know. shipped anywhere in the united states is approx. 25$ due to the akward size..

23 CTZ Bezel Replacement
 

I would like to replace the discolored clear plastic bezel on my 2003 CTS with one from a painted metal one from 2004 or 2005 model. Are they interchangable or is that not an option?

I'm lookng to replace just the plastic bezel that covers the backup lights. Mine fell off during a car wash and is cracked. I glued it back on but doesn't look good. I don't need the whole unit just the clear plastic. If anyone has one I'd be interest in buying it from them.

Sorry, it's for a 2004 CTS

Voodoochikin04 - Do you have any more of those plastic overlay bezels?