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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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Default DIY: front sidemarker overlays

I heard a lot of good stuff about Bluebatmobile's overlays, so I had to give it a shot. No disappoints what so ever. VERY EASY to install. Its like learning your 0 and 1 multiplication table. So easy, it only requires 4 easy and quick steps (when done with patience). So here is my quick install of some quality overlays

things needed: Bucket, sidemarkers, blowdryer, your fingers or credit card wrapped in non-scratching cloth, overlays

1) take off your front sidemarkers and clean them. Quality products derserve a quality cleaning ;)



2)Get a small bucket and fill it with warm water. Add about 3 dime size worth of soap (auto or dishwashing soap, etc).

3)Peel off the backing of the overlay and dip the whole thing in the bucket. Place the overlay on the sidemarker.



4)Position the overlay. Once you got it to your liking (centered in this case), get your blowdryer and heat up one side only. Seal that heated overlay onto the sidemarker. You need the other side "open"



5)using your fingers or credit card wrapped in cloth, push the moisture under the overlay to the "open" side. Make sure you get most/all of the moisture, depending on how good of a job you want.

6)Once you think you got the moisture out, seal that puppy up.

7)Once everything is seal up, get your sidemarker and put it back on your car. Pride yourself on a VERY easy DIY. Seems too easy uh? Well it is =)



*note: Thanks Bluebatmobile for the overlays =) You got one more happy customer. This is Teabox saying.....Peace, love, unity, respect.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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dude that looks sick,i have only heard good things about bluebatmobile too
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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I may just have to do this, where do i order them from?
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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why would you want to make your side markers amber.
i like it clear, or if i was to change it i would do the smoke overlay.
im not knoking you, just asking.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
why would you want to make your side markers amber.
i like it clear, or if i was to change it i would do the smoke overlay.
I agree with you on this one...
Btw, don't the European auto manufacturers use amber side markers anyways?
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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^^^
i got my smoked overlays from BlueBat. great stuff.
i have to agree with smoked looking better than amber, but to each his/her own ...
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Default Overlays look great

Excellent, I love those I will look into those for my car as well.
Thanks
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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yeah, definitely agree on the smoked side markers. that's what i'm going to do.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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I know all of you aren't bashing on me. No hard feelings. Opinions are ok with me.

I got amber because not everyone gets amber. Majority gets smoked. Plus, I want a "jdm"/"honda" inspired look =) . But yea, I just want to show support for Bluebatmobile on his quality products and how easy it is to put them on. :D That was point of this thread.
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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Nicely done, and thanks for the writeup!

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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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btw-how about some pics in te daylight?

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