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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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I don't know if this has been posted up yet or not, but does anybody know where I can get some red overlays for the tyc taillights??? Or does anybody know where I can get some overlays that are different colors other than the smoked look and red?? I was thinkng about some dark blue ones for my tC. Since it's NBM, I thought that would look better.

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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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anything besides red or smoked will not look good IMO. i think red would look hawt for the TYC's

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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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no problemo! Here's a quick look at some pics that he has

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y42...tC%20Overlays/
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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You could also get Vans Lens Paint for your TYCs if you don't mind painting them. I think this looks 100x better than ovelays. (Its also cheaper.) I have pics in my "profile" if you want to see how they came out.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NB_tC06
I don't know if this has been posted up yet or not, but does anybody know where I can get some red overlays for the tyc taillights??? Or does anybody know where I can get some overlays that are different colors other than the smoked look and red?? I was thinkng about some dark blue ones for my tC. Since it's NBM, I thought that would look better.

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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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dont get overlays they pell of or bubble up because of the heat of the light get them smoked your self with a can they sell for $14
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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i live in some crazy humidity and heat. Mine are still as new!


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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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i never seen any problems with bubbling because of heat. it was about 110 sometime last week over here... i had things inside my house melt off the walls before i saw any issues with overlays.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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If anything, I would imagine that they adhere better...kind of like shrink-wrap. Yes/No??
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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i can sorta imagine them being soft from being so hot... melting i guess? but i don't think it should do anything if you don't touch it.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by blk06_tc
dont get overlays they pell of or bubble up because of the heat of the light get them smoked your self with a can they sell for $14
Bubbling is cause by moisture still trapped underneath the overlay. Gotta really work the moiture and air bubbles out with a good squeegy or else that could happen. Peeling is cause by not applying enough pressure during install. Also, some moisture may be underneath the edges. Again, a good squuegy during application will take care of those issues.

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Here's some pics of my overlayed tyc's:





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What about pressure washing my car? would I have to be extra careful around the lights as to not lift the overlays off due to the high water pressure?
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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It probably wouldn't be a bad idea.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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man i really want some LED tails! I want the g35 look tho! Hopefully i can land some cash and do a little project!
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by amanda776
Here's some pics of my overlayed tyc's:





My Overlays look great Amanda! How about more pics with less glare. I'd like to add them to my Gallery

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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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btw, I have 2 new tyc overlays I'll be posting up

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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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wooooo!! lemme know wuts up bat on the new TYC overlays. i have +$50 to spend :D
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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