Who's down for a 1 Piece Smoke Taillight Overlay?
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Well, I decided to go ahead and tackle a 1 Piece Smoke Overlay for my taillights. It was tough getting the template down because of the curvature of the back end of the taillight, but I was able to nail it
. This is not an easy Overlay to apply, that's why I origionally did a 2 Piece Kit so people would have much trouble. I will offer it as an option depending on interest from you guys. I will post pics in a few days
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Originally posted by 350ed
I didn't realize they were 2 pieces. Can you notice when on?
Where's the split?
I didn't realize they were 2 pieces. Can you notice when on?
Where's the split?
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sounds like a good idea..but consider this...
over a year ago (before your products were available) i bought a tinted sheet from lamin-x ... at that time they also didnt have precut kits for the z...
but i managed to cut out pieces for the rear turn signals and they came out great
my point is they have a very thick and strechy material that would even make it easy to streach a 1 piece overlay over the headlight or taillight without soap water or a heat gun....it was as thick as a clear-bra...problem is they are VERY dark (although light shines through)...if you could get your hands on something that stretchy but not so dark that would be perfect
over a year ago (before your products were available) i bought a tinted sheet from lamin-x ... at that time they also didnt have precut kits for the z...
but i managed to cut out pieces for the rear turn signals and they came out great
my point is they have a very thick and strechy material that would even make it easy to streach a 1 piece overlay over the headlight or taillight without soap water or a heat gun....it was as thick as a clear-bra...problem is they are VERY dark (although light shines through)...if you could get your hands on something that stretchy but not so dark that would be perfect
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put it this way....if you are good enough to get the 1 piece overlay on and make it meet your approval
then you sure as hell should be able to get the 2-piece one on without having a noticable "cut"
i was suggesting the stretchy type material because i even had a tough time putting the 2-piece on...i didnt have ideal weather conditions though so it was kinda my fault
then you sure as hell should be able to get the 2-piece one on without having a noticable "cut"
i was suggesting the stretchy type material because i even had a tough time putting the 2-piece on...i didnt have ideal weather conditions though so it was kinda my fault
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Originally posted by havabooz
sounds like a good idea..but consider this...
over a year ago (before your products were available) i bought a tinted sheet from lamin-x ... at that time they also didnt have precut kits for the z...
but i managed to cut out pieces for the rear turn signals and they came out great
my point is they have a very thick and strechy material that would even make it easy to streach a 1 piece overlay over the headlight or taillight without soap water or a heat gun....it was as thick as a clear-bra...problem is they are VERY dark (although light shines through)...if you could get your hands on something that stretchy but not so dark that would be perfect
sounds like a good idea..but consider this...
over a year ago (before your products were available) i bought a tinted sheet from lamin-x ... at that time they also didnt have precut kits for the z...
but i managed to cut out pieces for the rear turn signals and they came out great
my point is they have a very thick and strechy material that would even make it easy to streach a 1 piece overlay over the headlight or taillight without soap water or a heat gun....it was as thick as a clear-bra...problem is they are VERY dark (although light shines through)...if you could get your hands on something that stretchy but not so dark that would be perfect
As far as stretchability goes, the Vinyl I use does stretch quite a bit. That's why I suggest using a hair dryer in my instructions because it does make the vinyl much more pliable and easy to work with
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Originally posted by havabooz
figured that yours were somewhat flexible..guess i gotta get myself a heat gun...how much discount do we get for a 2nd set (meaning i screwed up the first)
figured that yours were somewhat flexible..guess i gotta get myself a heat gun...how much discount do we get for a 2nd set (meaning i screwed up the first)
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Originally posted by havabooz
...how much discount do we get for a 2nd set (meaning i screwed up the first)
...how much discount do we get for a 2nd set (meaning i screwed up the first)
I really need to get those brake lights tinted - everything else on the car is dark or tinted - makes those big red spots stick out like a sore thumb.
At least with one piece I won't have to worry about getting the seems to line up.
Hey Bat, I'm definately interested, but like some of the other members, I'm cautious about a 2-piece overlay. Can you post a closer zoomed up pic of the 2 separate pieces? Any chance of getting a one piece overlay
Originally posted by 1000HP
Hey Bat, I'm definately interested, but like some of the other members, I'm cautious about a 2-piece overlay. Can you post a closer zoomed up pic of the 2 separate pieces? Any chance of getting a one piece overlay
Hey Bat, I'm definately interested, but like some of the other members, I'm cautious about a 2-piece overlay. Can you post a closer zoomed up pic of the 2 separate pieces? Any chance of getting a one piece overlay



