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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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does anyone have their TYCs overlayed/sprayed like this?



but in RED finish instead

if you have pictures, or know where to find pictures that would be very helpful

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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I don't know, but that overlay kicks @ss.

I believe Eddnog has the same overlay on his tC, so if you need pics of the overlay on a light colored tC, search him out.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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i think that would look coo. u should ask some1 to photoshop it. I would do it if i knew how, but i dont.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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i already photoshopped it =P



but i want a real picture of what it would look like =P
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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That looks similar to the Anzos.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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Just use lens paint and paint the whole thing red. That's what I did. It turned out great! I get tons of compliments on my TYC set-up. Plus, it looks a lot more clean than overlays.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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so say i painted mine red but i didnt like it...could i get it off completely or is it permanent?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by vvtC
i already photoshopped it =P



but i want a real picture of what it would look like =P
can you chop the car to BSP?! PRETTY PLEASE!! lol plz dude?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vvtC
i already photoshopped it =P



but i want a real picture of what it would look like =P
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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The man you want to talk to. ^
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tC_skier
Originally Posted by vvtC
i already photoshopped it =P

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but i want a real picture of what it would look like =P
can you chop the car to BSP?! PRETTY PLEASE!! lol plz dude?
you'll need someone else to do that =P im not good at changing a car's color

if someone could do it...could you do white also? =P
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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spray it man. lens paint looks alot better than overlays (sorry no offense bat) and imo it has better light output. here u go vvtc here is the pics u wanted. it would look better if i washed it. the car is kinda dirty right now.

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niceee...i just ordered a set of overlays

if it doesnt turn out the way that i want it to...would you mind spraying my TYCs like you did yours? =P

i read in the anzo post that you're in sacramento...and im in davis so meeting up shouldnt be a problem
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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yea lemme know if the overlays don't work out.
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Anyone got a link to some lens paint?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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i dunno web i got mine from a local speed shop. it costs like $30 from top speed in sacramento, ca.
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Originally Posted by tC_skier
so say i painted mine red but i didnt like it...could i get it off completely or is it permanent?
It seems perm to me but they do sell a remover(?). I've never used it so I don't know how good it really is. You still run the risk of having scratched up tails. I still have my stock tails, so if I ever get pinched I can just slap those on. Here's how mine look...


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Anyone got a link to some lens paint?
coolbulbs.com

Just scroll to the bottom. That's where I bought mine. The cans are small so be sure to get 2 cans just to play it safe.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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tc-guy: Tails look nice and clean! Props!
Old Jan 19, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hyghgynx
Originally Posted by tC_skier
so say i painted mine red but i didnt like it...could i get it off completely or is it permanent?
It seems perm to me but they do sell a remover(?). I've never used it so I don't know how good it really is. You still run the risk of having scratched up tails. I still have my stock tails, so if I ever get pinched I can just slap those on. Here's how mine look...


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Anyone got a link to some lens paint?
coolbulbs.com

Just scroll to the bottom. That's where I bought mine. The cans are small so be sure to get 2 cans just to play it safe.
i think that u can use paint remover maybe but definately u can use nail polish remover. u just have to use a bug sponge(a sponge with mesh on it) and scrub real hard
Old Jan 19, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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wont scrubbing hard scratch the plastic?

have you tried removing some paint on your tails?



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