overlays FTL
The 1st 2 were ebay. CRAP. The bats are more durable and went on smooth for the most part. The corners would not stick. The overlay even ripped at the top while applying minimal pressure. I'm glad all of you guys were there when I applied mine so you know it's not an error in the product. If you don't have volks or good luck with something, 1/2 of this forum will flame you. It's ridiculous. I hope someone calls you an idiot when you finally receive a bad batch of something.
Steve, I wish you were here in San Diego, or Georgia, I have a guy that does my installs there. We've done tons of installs with no issues at all as well as others here on the forum as you can see. I can do another piece at discount to you. I'm always good about giving a generous discount for those that need extra pieces. Dont give up yet! Have you tried any local installers in your area?
Bat™
Bat™
Originally Posted by Blue Batmobile
Steve, I wish you were here in San Diego, or Georgia, I have a guy that does my installs there. We've done tons of installs with no issues at all as well as others here on the forum as you can see. I can do another piece at discount to you. I'm always good about giving a generous discount for those that need extra pieces. Dont give up yet! Have you tried any local installers in your area?
Bat™
Bat™
See? Atleast this guy makes durable products and backs them. The other 2 companies= FAIL. They wouldn't respond. He tried contacting me after I left him a message. Good business imo!
Last edited by Steve-O Z33; Jun 6, 2008 at 06:08 PM.
Originally Posted by z-u-later
Well, I'll have to say you're wrong -- I took my front headlights & rear taillight overlays to a tint shop and they used heat gun to expand the overlays to fit the curves.
Originally Posted by Steve-O Z33
Nobody seems to know anyone. Tint shops, I guess? I need to call you back. We've been playing phone tag and I've been busy. I'll shoot you an e-mail. Thanks!
See? Atleast this guy makes durable products and backs them. The other 2 companies= FAIL. They wouldn't respond. He tried contacting me after I left him a message. Good business imo!
See? Atleast this guy makes durable products and backs them. The other 2 companies= FAIL. They wouldn't respond. He tried contacting me after I left him a message. Good business imo!
. I appreciate the good words, many of my customers will vouch for my customer service. When a customer has a concern, I need to talk to them personally, not deal through emails.Bat™
Originally Posted by aloh
IMHO I guess you just suck at putting on overlays. If he sent you three sets of them and you couldnt do any of them, while other members have gotten it done in a short time on the first try ...then its user error.
Ive done my sidemarker and roof overlay myself without any huge issues...
Ive done my sidemarker and roof overlay myself without any huge issues...
Bat it's always great to see awesome customer service like that. You truly are a notch above! Great work
Overlay applied the correct way + water with a drop of handsoap + heat gun = tinted tails.
Although I will say that using a hair dryer worked better than a heat gun.
The 06 tails work with the vinyl fine.
Bluebat's overlays FTW
Although I will say that using a hair dryer worked better than a heat gun.
The 06 tails work with the vinyl fine.
Bluebat's overlays FTW
Originally Posted by Steve-O Z33
So I've bought 3 sets of overlays so far and I STILL do not have smoked tail lights. No matter what the instructions say, these things will not stick. Anyone else have this problem? I just bought the bats overlays and I only have 1 left. Trying to resolve that. I followed the instructions. The vinyl just will not stick on my lens.
I used a 3m wax remover prior to starting.
I heated the vinyl and dipped it in a bucket of soapy water. I positioned it on my light. I then started wiping the overlay to get water off and out. Then the lower corner wasn't sticking. I tried using a squeegee after trying and trying to get it smoothed down. These things just won't wrap the tail light curve.
In his defense, Bat's overlays do seem more durable but I'm wondering if maybe these overlays aren't going to fit the 06+ lights? I didn't know they were shaped differently but maybe they are?
I used a 3m wax remover prior to starting.
I heated the vinyl and dipped it in a bucket of soapy water. I positioned it on my light. I then started wiping the overlay to get water off and out. Then the lower corner wasn't sticking. I tried using a squeegee after trying and trying to get it smoothed down. These things just won't wrap the tail light curve.
In his defense, Bat's overlays do seem more durable but I'm wondering if maybe these overlays aren't going to fit the 06+ lights? I didn't know they were shaped differently but maybe they are?
Last edited by SOLO-350Z; Jun 12, 2008 at 04:36 AM.
Originally Posted by ViceroyalZ
indeed andrews a stand up guy. He sells a good product and they've always worked for me 
. Love my taillight vinyls.
. Love my taillight vinyls.Bat
Originally Posted by Blue Batmobile
Now, where are your pics dammit!
Bat
Bat
can't take the pics since I have not received the vinyl, damnit!
I know you are talking to him but I just want to mess with ya!
I need to find out how to get the big loose wrinkles out of the overlay for the brake lights. I messed up my last set trying to get the wrinkles out, whats the best way, use a blow drier and strech the overlay whall it is going on or what??
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I painted mine and then wet sanded and buffed themm out and they're perfect. You just have to be careful when you're spraying depending on how dark you want em
tint shop will work
Originally Posted by timmays350
won't work. there is no possible way to shrink out that much slack with the curve of the taillight. you want to tint your taillights use lamin-x, it's made specifically for light applications. easier than hell to work with, did both my lights in about 15 minutes, www.lamin-x.com
I didnt read all the posts. But done dip the entire peice in the water. A spray of water and soap to keep it from sticking the first try dipping the whole thing is your problem.
