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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Thumbs up Finally! Bat's Headlight Eyelid Overlay(PICS)!

Finally settled into my new house, so I'm going full throtle with new projects I've put aside for the last 2 months, so here's my new Eyelid Overlay for the 350Z. Initially, I had problems with some light shining through the vinyl at night. I aleviated the problem by adding an underlayer overlay of black vinyl. No more light shining through now . I took both day and night pics so you can see how they look. Very aggressive looking, especially at night! Here's the first batch of pics, I have more I'll post later. Enjoy .

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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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!@#$ brilliant idea!!! looks like you have an light smoke overlay underneath the eyelid?

looking forward to my dark smoke overlays andrew.. . .
(check is in the mail, will post pics)
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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Good eye, yes I've got my zh3 full smoke tint in light finish underneath.

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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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Wow, with the headlights on, that Z looks angry

Pretty cool, I'ma think about it
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Old May 25, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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nice aggressive. Have you ever thought about something to completely cover up the thin orange strip on the head light. If so I am interested.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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your z looks pissed!! i like them but there seems to be a 'wave' in the cutout that doesn't follow the lines of the hood...i think it might look better if it was a straighter line coming down from the hood.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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IT looks out of place but thats my opinion
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Old May 25, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by zeroday
your z looks pissed!! i like them but there seems to be a 'wave' in the cutout that doesn't follow the lines of the hood...i think it might look better if it was a straighter line coming down from the hood.
I intentionally did that, it's the artist in me. I do have a template with a straighter line than continues with the line of the hood. I'm thinking of offering that as an alternative kit. This one looks more sinister with the curved upper piece imo.

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Old May 25, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Originally posted by zeroday
your z looks pissed!! i like them but there seems to be a 'wave' in the cutout that doesn't follow the lines of the hood...i think it might look better if it was a straighter line coming down from the hood.
"Straighter line"
Yeah i'd consider something subtle like that too.
Though, I like how curvy one looks on your car bat. It's unique, a little too aggressive for me, but does your car well.

Now for the dumb question:

You got all colors??
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Old May 25, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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I have the same question as Zephyr, can you offer the design in every color?
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Old May 25, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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Originally posted by 35oZephyR
"Straighter line"
Yeah i'd consider something subtle like that too.
Though, I like how curvy one looks on your car bat. It's unique, a little too aggressive for me, but does your car well.

Now for the dumb question:

You got all colors??
I will offer the other version as well and dub it the zh5 . Same price.

I've got all colors, still working on Silverstone and Lemans Sunset. I should have them matched up by this wekend.

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Old May 25, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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If you need a test pilot for the Silverstone drop me a line!
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Old May 25, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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I have the sample vinyl in my hands, just gotta go to the dealer and match it up with a Silverestone on the lot.

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Old May 26, 2004 | 06:45 AM
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That is awesome bat, when are you going to show pics of the one without the wave though?
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:01 AM
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That car looks pissed off!

Can you do a Top Secret style light-blue-overlay?

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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by Nissan350ZTT
That is awesome bat, when are you going to show pics of the one without the wave though?
I'll have pics of those hopefully tomorrow for you guys. I just picked up more Vinyl yesterday. BTW, my B-Pillar Overlay will be posted as well. I'm doing DB to match my car and a cf finish as well.

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Old May 26, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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andy the paint match is incredible! are those standard overlay colors? or are you having them sprayed before shipping? either way, 95% of the body shops out there could learn a lot from you... DB is a hard color to match

great work

P.S. do you sell the overlays in rolls? if so I'd be interested in getting a roll of DB
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Old May 26, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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Wow these look really good. I'm interested in seeing the eyelid without the wave as well. Depending on how that looks I'll order a set.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by Strife350z
andy the paint match is incredible! are those standard overlay colors? or are you having them sprayed before shipping? either way, 95% of the body shops out there could learn a lot from you... DB is a hard color to match

great work

P.S. do you sell the overlays in rolls? if so I'd be interested in getting a roll of DB
Thanks man. It's not easy matching up Vinyl with car colors. Companies only make so many types of blue, red...I usually can get at least a 95% color match. I sell vinyl by the sheet 9" by 12" or by the foot. It comes 15" wide. Email me if you're interested.

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Old May 26, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Finally BAT!! After like 2 months you make it... I dont like the little curve makes it look like you messed up... That was my first initial thought.. "Oh, he didn't cut it right" If you make exactly like Kei-Office like the one you got the idea from I would buy.. Anyone have that pic? Its the Kei Office white Z...
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