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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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so i have searched, and havent really been able to find what im looking for with this...

what do most people prefer for doing the smoked tails? the films or sanding/spraying/buffing? the film looks to be alot easier, and also doesnt run the risk of ruining my tails...

also, does anyone know of a good company that makes a kit for the tail lights that includes ALL of the tail light assemblies (main tails and the lowers) ?

TIA for any/all help
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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I don't know about the turn signals ... but I know that www.headlightarmor.com makes so real nice overlays for tails and headlights. pretty $$ though. about 50 bucks pre-cut just for tails.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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yeah, i had looked at those, they look pretty good, i just wanted to find somewhere that i could get all the lights covered myself

or a roll of the film so i could do the overlays myself. would a roll of window tint from wal mart work for this? or is the tail light film different somehow.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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PM member BlueBatmobile. He makes tinted vinyl overlays for all light assemblies on pretty much any car. Search harder and you'll find tons of pics. I have his overlays on my tails and love them. Just shoot him a PM and he'll hook you up with some pics.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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ty!!!!

pm-ing him now
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Blue Batmobile for overlays. I have them on the rear and they kickass. Better than paint IMO, because they look just as good, cost less, can be removed, and only take minutes to apply.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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www.lamin-x.com make a great set
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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PM me if you want some headlight armor tails. I can get them for you a little cheaper than what the site offers.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Batmobile
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im trying to order from you, but i need some questions answered first .

Originally Posted by jtabraham
PM me if you want some headlight armor tails. I can get them for you a little cheaper than what the site offers.
i might go that route if i dont hear back from bluebat soon...

can you get covers for the reverse lights as well?
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hoss4131
i might go that route if i dont hear back from bluebat soon...

can you get covers for the reverse lights as well?

Unfortunately, Headlight Armor only makes headlight and taillight overlays for the Z (no reverse, or front reflector overlays).


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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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does anyone know if regular window tint will work for this application? is there anything different/special about buying from headlight armor or blue bat?
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Regular window tint film is not pliable enough to conform to the contours of taillights or headlights. It also won't hold up to the rigors of weather and the elements (scratches and tears easily).

Vinyl overlays (like Bat's or Headlight Armor's) however stand up quite well
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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ordered from bat the other day!! :woot:

now comes the wait for them
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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i do professional tinted tails..https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....12#post4633412
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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thanks man, your tails definitly look good

but if you look at the post above yours, i already ordered an overlay kit, over a month ago.
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