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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 04:51 AM
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Default Can someone make overlays like this?

This is a quick and dirty photoshop, but I think it'll look great (with minor modifications in shape).

what do you guys think?

Can someone make it? (doesn't have to be vinyl). The only thing is that I'd like for it to match the body paint color (Flint Mica in my car)

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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 04:58 AM
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um....why??????
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:01 AM
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make it looks different, a bit slicker
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:05 AM
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sorry but it looks like someone took a bite outta ur taillight
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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I like the idea.....it probalby wouldnt sell well tho. make it yourself with some construction paper to see how it looks.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by toby3002
sorry but it looks like someone took a bite outta ur taillight
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:31 AM
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If you clean up the edge, it might look really nice...
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:45 AM
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get oem paint// mask the space off

and spray spray spray

make sure it looks better tho..

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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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sorry.. didnt even notice...
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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either that or it looks a bit like you had full smoked overlays at one point.. then ____ed someone off and they walked up to your car and ripped off whatever they could grab.

sorry really just not feelin those at all. i agree with others it would be wiser to just buy some tailight spray, sand and mask the area off and then do it yourself if you really want it that bad.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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it kinda makes your tail light look a little different, i don't think the look would qualify for the time and materials to accomplish it.
it makes our tail lights look less like pontiac G6 tails
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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try going to www.randode.com and ask him to make it for you.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by xnevergiveinx
it kinda makes your tail light look a little different, i don't think the look would qualify for the time and materials to accomplish it.
it makes our tail lights look less like pontiac G6 tails
well, why would I want it to keep it looking like the Pontiac G6 tailights?
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xnevergiveinx
it kinda makes your tail light look a little different, i don't think the look would qualify for the time and materials to accomplish it.
it makes our tail lights look less like pontiac G6 tails
Correction--Pontiac g6 tails look like scion tails.

Also: Pontiac g6=retarded accordian-folded sunroof.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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Hey, if you like the look give it a try. Do go the automotive paint route though, for the look. And if people like it see about making some out of Carbon. It would be a neat project.

Dare to be different ! Dass
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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do I just go to the dealer to get the matching spray paint or is there a better place to get it? Vinyl is less permanent, though, right, in case I do change my mind, etc
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Costs nothing to try - and you don't even need spraypaint - use regular electric tape or black ductape - just to create the shape you want. Then take a bunch of pictures (1), and take the tape off carefully and make an outline for the overlay - if it looks nice - I know a guy who will make them for you if you send him an outline.
Old Feb 15, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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I think it'd be cooler to have one of those clip-on overlays for the fronts, to cover the silver on the headlights... anyone do this yet?
Old Feb 15, 2005 | 02:20 AM
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they're on here....google it
Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Here's the comparison before and after the photoshopped overlay





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