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Old May 8, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Default 3rd Brakelight Overlay (Pics)

Today I put on my smoked 3rd brakelight overlay. Thought you'd like to see some pics.

Right now the www.bluebatmobile.com site is down, but the business is still running full force.

You can reach them at DUBBLEA@peoplepc.com








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Old May 8, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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that looks nice. i want to order some overlays but i need to figure out what is legal around here and also i have heard that bluebats overlays are a bit thin and hard to get on.
Old May 8, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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Actually, I think overlays might be harder to apply if they were thicker. Keeping them thin probably allows you to conform them easier to compound curves and over stamped part numbers on the plastic, etc. I just used the hairdryer to fix the troublespots.
Old May 8, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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oh okay. the problems i had heard about were fromt he plastic melting too easily with the hairdryer.
Old May 8, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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just put on my overlays...see my post
Old May 8, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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Got any pics at night with the light on?
Old May 8, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Old May 8, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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heres mine on flint mica w/ blacked out badges and tc logo removed

Old May 9, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Wow Instigator, that is super clean! When are you gonna black-out the tailights as well?

Indecisive311, I'll post a night pic ASAP. However, I looked at the light with the brakes on in my garage and didn't notice much difference in brightness.
Old May 9, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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im lookin to do the same thing with my FM.

looks good!
Old May 9, 2005 | 04:13 AM
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Mine


Old May 9, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Great pics guys!

As for the vinyl melting frojm the hairdryer, you applied too much heat!

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Old May 9, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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anyone with pics with the lights on in the dark? thx in advance
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Originally Posted by BSPearl
Wow Instigator, that is super clean! When are you gonna black-out the tailights as well?
Im not going to do the taillights. The reverse lights maybe. I got a ticket for taillight covers a while back on my camaro and it was $200. Its called "Intent to modify". Wont make that mistake again. BTW it was in Orange County and there was no option to get it signed off as a fix-it ticket.
Old May 10, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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I been wanting to see some over lays on lighter color cars. Was thinking of atleast doing the third brake, but would like to see it both smoked and red out.
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Go subtle, my 3/10 tint would achieve that .

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