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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 05:52 AM
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Default blue batmobile's Smoked tail lights on CAMO xB

ok to keep things simple, i will post 3 pics here and then give you the link to my webpage where i did a write-up of the whole installation including problem areas to watch out for and other details.
the smoke overlays look great IMO especially on any dark xB.




i think blue batmobile's smoked overlay is not too dark at all, and here is a pic of the tail lights in reverse...plenty of light.



if you have any questions, take a look at this webpage:
http://www.codefusion.org/~legarcia/tail_light_tint.htm

if you have any more ?'s email me, pm me or email blue batmobile.

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 05:57 AM
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Man those look sick! Especially with the camo green.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:06 AM
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That is a damn hot camo green scion! Oh yeah, that's MINE! hehe. Isn't my boyfriend the best for putting those on for me? How spiffy.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:07 AM
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i just ordered a set from andy, i hope it gets here soon, can't wait to try them on.

did you need to use a water bottle or hair dryer to help in appling the overlay?
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:10 AM
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yes i applied them as if i was doing window tint. i used a solution of water and dish soap and a water bottle. i dont have a heat gun, but if i did, i would have definately used it. because of the curves of the tail light assembly, it can get tricky...just to let you know ahead of time.
also, check out my write-up on my webpage:
http://www.codefusion.org/~legarcia/tail_light_tint.htm
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Damn, that looks Sharp Luis=)!

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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smooth! none of that cheap tinted hard plastic hanging off the rear
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:25 AM
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so let me get this straight. it's a film? i thought it was a spray that you could peel off later.
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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All my Overlays are made from 7 Year High Performance Vinyl, the best stuff. Very durable! Application is peel and stick. Yes, they can be removed=). Click my Link below to view them=).

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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 03:12 AM
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i've tried to put tints on previous cars, and it always ended up being a debacle. now this looks like it could be done, but definitely challenging for me.
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:36 AM
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its do-able...i did it :D

its a pretty thick vinyl overlay....no spray...its very sticky too, so i dont think it will come off very easily, unless you peel it intentionally.


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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:58 AM
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that looks good, i think i might have to get a set for myself.
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:52 AM
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I'll be at the meet this Saturday, with my kits=).

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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Batmobile
I'll be at the meet this Saturday, with my kits=).

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LOL are you gonna have a little table out there like a lemonade stand?

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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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:lol: I'll have all my stuff in the back of my Celica ;)

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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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I have a camo xb, I want some! and 1 mo thing, where did that spoiler come from?
Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:20 AM
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I have a camo xb, I want some! and 1 mo thing, where did that spoiler come from?

rear spoiler = stock option
email andrew for the overlay though.

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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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Ya, just Email me if you're interested in any Overlays

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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 03:00 AM
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sick!
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 04:20 AM
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maybe it is me, but i can't see anything.



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