(PICS) Bat's Front Bumper Overlay!
. If you want the one piece instead, email me 
03-24-2008, 08:45 PM
#52
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Hey Andrew,
I finally sent you payment from darrenmaxion@hotmail.com. Can you make sure you send me a matte black overlay because I already have a Black Sand Pearl XB. Thanks.
I finally sent you payment from darrenmaxion@hotmail.com. Can you make sure you send me a matte black overlay because I already have a Black Sand Pearl XB. Thanks.
03-31-2008, 02:28 AM
#55
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Cliff Notes:
Installed overlay on BSP. Overall, good overlay, but IMO, needs another small piece for the 2 tow caps. I wish it was more matte black and less glossy.
Well, I got my overlay on Friday and installed it today (Sunday). The entire install took about an hour and a half and wasn't too difficult, but it wasn't that easy either. For my first time, I think I did really well. The install "almost" came out totally perfect, but I do have one small crease about half an inch long that is barely noticeable.
Overall, Andrew did a good job preparing the overlay. The overlay overhangs a few mm on each side, so I basically centered it best I could, and then used a razor blade to trim off the left, right, and bottom side. I didn't have to trim the top part because after I removed the top grill, I installed the overlay to tuck underneath it. You definitely can't do this install without a blow dryer, so make sure you have that, a razor blade, and some type of credit card wrapped in a small soft towel.
IMO, the only thing the kit lacked was another small piece for the 2 tow hook caps. In fact, I don't even think it should be an option and should just be a part of the kit. Yes, you can trim around the tow hooks VERY VERY carefully, but it's a lot easier (and cleaner) to remove them and cut the holes out IMO.
Hopefully Andrew will get back to me and send me a small piece so I can wrap my 2 caps and finish my install.... BTW, I also wish the overlay was more matte black. I installed this overlay on my BSP and was hoping it would pop just tad bit more. Either way, it looks great and an overall big thumbs up!
Installed overlay on BSP. Overall, good overlay, but IMO, needs another small piece for the 2 tow caps. I wish it was more matte black and less glossy.
Well, I got my overlay on Friday and installed it today (Sunday). The entire install took about an hour and a half and wasn't too difficult, but it wasn't that easy either. For my first time, I think I did really well. The install "almost" came out totally perfect, but I do have one small crease about half an inch long that is barely noticeable.
Overall, Andrew did a good job preparing the overlay. The overlay overhangs a few mm on each side, so I basically centered it best I could, and then used a razor blade to trim off the left, right, and bottom side. I didn't have to trim the top part because after I removed the top grill, I installed the overlay to tuck underneath it. You definitely can't do this install without a blow dryer, so make sure you have that, a razor blade, and some type of credit card wrapped in a small soft towel.
IMO, the only thing the kit lacked was another small piece for the 2 tow hook caps. In fact, I don't even think it should be an option and should just be a part of the kit. Yes, you can trim around the tow hooks VERY VERY carefully, but it's a lot easier (and cleaner) to remove them and cut the holes out IMO.
Hopefully Andrew will get back to me and send me a small piece so I can wrap my 2 caps and finish my install.... BTW, I also wish the overlay was more matte black. I installed this overlay on my BSP and was hoping it would pop just tad bit more. Either way, it looks great and an overall big thumbs up!
04-06-2008, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by D_Unit
Cliff Notes:
Installed overlay on BSP. Overall, good overlay, but IMO, needs another small piece for the 2 tow caps. I wish it was more matte black and less glossy.
Well, I got my overlay on Friday and installed it today (Sunday). The entire install took about an hour and a half and wasn't too difficult, but it wasn't that easy either. For my first time, I think I did really well. The install "almost" came out totally perfect, but I do have one small crease about half an inch long that is barely noticeable.
Overall, Andrew did a good job preparing the overlay. The overlay overhangs a few mm on each side, so I basically centered it best I could, and then used a razor blade to trim off the left, right, and bottom side. I didn't have to trim the top part because after I removed the top grill, I installed the overlay to tuck underneath it. You definitely can't do this install without a blow dryer, so make sure you have that, a razor blade, and some type of credit card wrapped in a small soft towel.
IMO, the only thing the kit lacked was another small piece for the 2 tow hook caps. In fact, I don't even think it should be an option and should just be a part of the kit. Yes, you can trim around the tow hooks VERY VERY carefully, but it's a lot easier (and cleaner) to remove them and cut the holes out IMO.
Hopefully Andrew will get back to me and send me a small piece so I can wrap my 2 caps and finish my install.... BTW, I also wish the overlay was more matte black. I installed this overlay on my BSP and was hoping it would pop just tad bit more. Either way, it looks great and an overall big thumbs up!
Installed overlay on BSP. Overall, good overlay, but IMO, needs another small piece for the 2 tow caps. I wish it was more matte black and less glossy.
Well, I got my overlay on Friday and installed it today (Sunday). The entire install took about an hour and a half and wasn't too difficult, but it wasn't that easy either. For my first time, I think I did really well. The install "almost" came out totally perfect, but I do have one small crease about half an inch long that is barely noticeable.
Overall, Andrew did a good job preparing the overlay. The overlay overhangs a few mm on each side, so I basically centered it best I could, and then used a razor blade to trim off the left, right, and bottom side. I didn't have to trim the top part because after I removed the top grill, I installed the overlay to tuck underneath it. You definitely can't do this install without a blow dryer, so make sure you have that, a razor blade, and some type of credit card wrapped in a small soft towel.
IMO, the only thing the kit lacked was another small piece for the 2 tow hook caps. In fact, I don't even think it should be an option and should just be a part of the kit. Yes, you can trim around the tow hooks VERY VERY carefully, but it's a lot easier (and cleaner) to remove them and cut the holes out IMO.
Hopefully Andrew will get back to me and send me a small piece so I can wrap my 2 caps and finish my install.... BTW, I also wish the overlay was more matte black. I installed this overlay on my BSP and was hoping it would pop just tad bit more. Either way, it looks great and an overall big thumbs up!
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