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Laika 10-06-2012 01:54 PM

Bluebatmobile tail overlays
 
So on my first shot of applying these I managed to do a good job with the dreaded curves but I ended up messing up the top flat part of the lamps. I contacted Andy (bluebat) and we worked out a deal for a replacement set of overlays.

Got them the other day and applied them today with...some more experience. I'm very happy with the results. For $43 I really can't think of a better way to modify your BRZ/FRS. Andy was really awesome to work with and he even gave me his cell so we could keep in touch better. How many vendors would do that?




http://i.imgur.com/gCjVL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73vul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PDhD9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sntNt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lJktk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NWZ6r.jpg

The overlays were applied with soapy water so there is still slight visible residue below the film just like when you have your car tinted. Waiting for it to dry out before I actually pull out a real camera for pictures, until then I got a reason to play with my new iPhone.



What do you think guys?

tintumz22 10-06-2012 02:19 PM

did you remove the tail lights prior to install?

ducks 10-06-2012 03:03 PM

i like it! those were the same kind i was thinking of getting with the blinker cutouts.

can you post some pics with the lights on? i'd like to see if the individual lights are distinctive or if the vinyl blends the output.

PMok 10-06-2012 08:53 PM

looks really good ... did you use the 1-piece or 2-piece kit? I am inclined to do the 2-piece if it's easier and more forgiving.

wawro569 10-06-2012 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika (Post 480171)
So on my first shot of applying these I managed to do a good job with the dreaded curves but I ended up messing up the top flat part of the lamps. I contacted Andy (bluebat) and we worked out a deal for a replacement set of overlays.

Got them the other day and applied them today with...some more experience. I'm very happy with the results. For $43 I really can't think of a better way to modify your BRZ/FRS. Andy was really awesome to work with and he even gave me his cell so we could keep in touch better. How many vendors would do that?




http://i.imgur.com/gCjVL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73vul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PDhD9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sntNt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lJktk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NWZ6r.jpg

The overlays were applied with soapy water so there is still slight visible residue below the film just like when you have your car tinted. Waiting for it to dry out before I actually pull out a real camera for pictures, until then I got a reason to play with my new iPhone.



What do you think guys?

what spoiler is that?

PMok 10-06-2012 10:16 PM

5Axis.

Laika 10-06-2012 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tintumz22 (Post 480209)
did you remove the tail lights prior to install?

The first time around, yes. This time, no the tails stayed on. As long as you have a nice clean work place it's easier with the tails on. Otherwise you'll just be fumbling with them trying to hold them properly and they are pretty awkwardly shaped.


Quote:

Originally Posted by ducks (Post 480269)
i like it! those were the same kind i was thinking of getting with the blinker cutouts.

can you post some pics with the lights on? i'd like to see if the individual lights are distinctive or if the vinyl blends the output.

They are still distinctive, not quite the same as before but I'd say about 90-95% the same. I tried taking pictures with my phone when we went out for dinner but it's difficult to get the focus just right so I included a picture of my DRL for comparison.

http://i.imgur.com/KaWre.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oMpRy.jpg


Quote:

Originally Posted by PMok (Post 480754)
looks really good ... did you use the 1-piece or 2-piece kit? I am inclined to do the 2-piece if it's easier and more forgiving.

It's a 1-piece kit. There's a small stress release cut on the top outside corner of the tails but it's virtually unnoticeable. You could do it without it but it's up to you to decide if it's worth the time/effort.


Quote:

Originally Posted by PMok (Post 480867)
5Axis.

Thank you for taking that one. It is indeed a 5axis. The purchase itself is a whole different story but damn do I love this spoiler. I think with the exhaust tips, spoiler, and tail overlays I've pretty much completed the look for the rear end. Maybe a rear diffuser in the foreseeable future ;)

cto424 10-06-2012 11:10 PM

car looks awesome dude!

Norkoastal 10-07-2012 01:53 AM

Still waiting for light smoke pics....

Buzzy 10-07-2012 01:54 AM

Looks great.

Laika 10-07-2012 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norkoastal (Post 481177)
Still waiting for light smoke pics....


My bad?

Norkoastal 10-08-2012 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika (Post 482312)
My bad?

Not at all, just getting impatient with someone selling a product they cant demo thats all..

Norkoastal 10-08-2012 01:00 AM

Sorry got this mixed with the vendor thread..

Bluebatmobile 10-08-2012 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika (Post 480171)
So on my first shot of applying these I managed to do a good job with the dreaded curves but I ended up messing up the top flat part of the lamps. I contacted Andy (bluebat) and we worked out a deal for a replacement set of overlays.

Got them the other day and applied them today with...some more experience. I'm very happy with the results. For $43 I really can't think of a better way to modify your BRZ/FRS. Andy was really awesome to work with and he even gave me his cell so we could keep in touch better. How many vendors would do that?




http://i.imgur.com/gCjVL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73vul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PDhD9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sntNt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lJktk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NWZ6r.jpg

The overlays were applied with soapy water so there is still slight visible residue below the film just like when you have your car tinted. Waiting for it to dry out before I actually pull out a real camera for pictures, until then I got a reason to play with my new iPhone.



What do you think guys?

Incredibly Awesome!!!! Who did the install? Would Love to get their contact in maybe becoming an authorized installer of mine in your area :).

B@t™


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