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Premium Auto Styling · 06-22-2012, 12:33 AM

Ill work on getting some night time shot for you guys. Our red vinyl overlays block very little light if any at all. Once installed they look as if they came from the factory this way.

kappaknight · 06-22-2012, 09:14 AM

If the vinyl covers the top and bottom of the housing, then it's a no brainer.

Lonewolf · 12-29-2012, 04:01 PM

Has anyone purchased the Grazio tails yet? Any installed pics on an FRS?

Bluebatmobile · 01-02-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by youngxlos

i would not spray them, if anything i would try a vinyl overlay.. I did it in my Celica, I've had the vinyl on since 03 and it hasn't faded or try to come off.
got them from bluebatmobile, maybe he can make some if there is enough interest.

I have them!

B@t™

bgibbsunc · 01-02-2013, 10:01 AM

Paint em its legal

JollyJON · 01-02-2013, 12:31 PM

Here's A DIY if you want to paint the chrome bezel.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12489

Starscream15 · 01-02-2013, 12:52 PM

There's always the Grazio option though the prices are ridiculous. Stock retail on one is something like 249 but Grazio is selling them smoked for almost 900/Pair. Personally I think these *look* better than any other option, it's just that my pocket book disagrees.

serial gixxer · 01-02-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starscream15

There's always the Grazio option though the prices are ridiculous. Stock retail on one is something like 249 but Grazio is selling them smoked for almost 900/Pair. Personally I think these *look* better than any other option, it's just that my pocket book disagrees.

+1

ATL BRZ · 01-02-2013, 02:03 PM

I cut mine open and painted the chrome bezels black. Only cost about $15 in materials, but took about 6 hours start to finish, taking my time. Didn't come out perfect and sealing them back up well is crucial, but I'm happy with them for now.

Bluebatmobile · 01-04-2013, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

I cut mine open and painted the chrome bezels black. Only cost about $15 in materials, but took about 6 hours start to finish, taking my time. Didn't come out perfect and sealing them back up well is crucial, but I'm happy with them for now.

B@t™

number1Tango · 01-08-2013, 05:13 AM

mine smoked. didn't want to black them out, just wanted to smoke to go with the silver. This was with VHT Nightshades

Panman · 01-08-2013, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

I cut mine open and painted the chrome bezels black. Only cost about $15 in materials, but took about 6 hours start to finish, taking my time. Didn't come out perfect and sealing them back up well is crucial, but I'm happy with them for now.

Have to say, that looks the absolute Dogs Bollocks! (That is a compliment by the way). Would have to work up the courage to take my lights apart to do it - but that's the best looking outcome with clear lenses yet.

Oh and I've stayed at the hotel in the top of picture on a previous trip to Atlanta!

BRZPDX · 01-25-2013, 10:39 PM

vinyl cover, custom made at a tint shop. Blood red.

cslntuee · 02-03-2013, 08:41 PM

HI all,
I plan to do the tail light overlay (maybe also head light…etc) and contact with shop who helped me to do the window tint before.
He suggests me to spray my lights with a smoked clear coat. Same thing as the clear coat on your car but with a little bit of black added in for the smoke look.
How do you think?
I live in Allentown, PA (zip: 18104)
Can someone suggest the good shop doing this kind of service in my area?
I do not need very close shop. It should be good enough, if it is not very far.
Thanks. .

06-22-2012, 12:33 AM	#71
Premium Auto Styling Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Riverside CA Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 39 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Ill work on getting some night time shot for you guys. Our red vinyl overlays block very little light if any at all. Once installed they look as if they came from the factory this way. __________________ Custom Vinyl Overlays www.PremiumAutoStyling.com

01-02-2013, 10:01 AM	#75
bgibbsunc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Firestorm Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 236 Thanks: 80 Thanked 79 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Paint em its legal Attached Images __________________ FA20 club 60 trim + flex fuel 467 whp 356 ft lbs @ 19 lbs Owner of Sidewinders Auto LLC. San Antonio TX

01-02-2013, 02:03 PM	#79
ATL BRZ TEQSPORT Brand Manager Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '24 GR86 + '16 FR-S Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,725 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s)	I cut mine open and painted the chrome bezels black. Only cost about $15 in materials, but took about 6 hours start to finish, taking my time. Didn't come out perfect and sealing them back up well is crucial, but I'm happy with them for now. __________________ ________________________________Toyota \| Lexus Parts & Performance Specialists__________________________________

01-08-2013, 05:13 AM	#81
number1Tango Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silver FRS Location: Malibu Posts: 160 Thanks: 424 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	mine smoked. didn't want to black them out, just wanted to smoke to go with the silver. This was with VHT Nightshades __________________

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cslntuee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Lexington MA Posts: 962 Thanks: 604 Thanked 103 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	HI all, I plan to do the tail light overlay (maybe also head light…etc) and contact with shop who helped me to do the window tint before. He suggests me to spray my lights with a smoked clear coat. Same thing as the clear coat on your car but with a little bit of black added in for the smoke look. How do you think? I live in Allentown, PA (zip: 18104) Can someone suggest the good shop doing this kind of service in my area? I do not need very close shop. It should be good enough, if it is not very far. Thanks. .

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