Vinyl Overlays Issue TORONTO

Post by **Pree** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:51 am

seems like everyone i'm going to is saying that bluebat's vinyl overlays are impossible to put on...

i then direct them to his photobucket... and they shut up... but the problem is i'm not tryin to disprove them... i need it done!

anyone knows where i can go in or around the GTA to get these put on...

last last last resort i will try to install them myself...

Post by **LongBeachCoupe** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:54 am

My overlays and Bats can be put on properly... It takes a skilled hand though... Experience helps!

My overlays are 1/2 off the 2nd set if you botch the install though.

Post by **Pree** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:21 am

yea LBC we spoke before...

i do already have the overlays... after some time lol...

the issue is now putting these on... really just looking for someone with experience in toronto/mississauga/brampton area...

any tips when installing vinyl... if i do try myself :\

Post by **SaiDori** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:23 am

LongBeachCoupe wrote:My overlays are 1/2 off the 2nd set if you botch the install though.

Bat does this as well.

Post by **Blackmobile** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:24 am

youtube some videos on how to do it, it really helps. although they make it look way easier than it is, but atleast it shows proper methods

Post by **Pree** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:29 am

good lookin on the reply

Post by **JIBRIL4life** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:22 am

hey pree I am in guelph i am awaiting my second set. i think Dacoupe did a good job on his we are trying to setup a meet go to the following link

http://forums.altimas.org/zero...timas

We got 13 people signed up need some more.

watch the videos. I know after the first one you get the hang for it.

When they say be prepared to spend 1.5 to 2 hours per light its for real.

And LBC's half price second lot is bailing me out .

Someone needs to tell me how to get the lip on the light to work properly!!!!

Post by **LongBeachCoupe** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:35 am

the little dip just needs to be heated and pushed in... make sure you go INTO the groove rather than just OVER it.

Post by **toxik** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:49 am

did you try contacting Bat? I know he has a list of his "approved" shops and people all over the country that he can refer you to.

Post by **Pree** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:55 am

aite jibril i might roll by if im not doin anything...

yea im sure it will be a very long process and also the chances i mess up the first time is very high...

that;s why i wouldn't mind paying... but my lamin-x guy is sayin he might not be able to do these...

and toxik... ill shoot him a text msg see what he says.

Post by **QR25DE** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:37 pm

I put on BlueBat's overlays (eyelids) in the wind with soapy water and a cloth. Done. Tails I havent done though... might be more difficult.

Post by **altima777** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:47 pm

I got LBC's GTR tail overlays. I installed them myself and got a few wrinkles. I found it nearly impossible to cover the small outer side of the taillight. I must say it was not a fun install, i'm not sure how many hours i spent on them. After 2h into the install i nearly ripped them off coz it was so frustrating...lol.

They look SWEET when you get them on. Well worth the install time. I'm actually waiting for a second set from LBC, gtr tails with just the holes cut out so i have plenty of slack to work around the taillight. I sure hope the install goes better the second time around. I'll let you guys know if the uncut gtr is easier to install, and if i can do it fast enuff, i'll try to make a vid

Tips, be extremely patient, lol. And use minimal heat, particularly only heating the bends.

Post by **Pree** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:30 am

wow...

and yea i test fitted the tint... and notice tha side of the tail light goes from a bend to a FLAT surface... when i tried to put the overlay on it seemed like bat didn't leave enough tint to place it on there properly...also there are 2 slits under the cutouts (gtr style taillights) are these supposed to line up? or overlap?

thought this would be a simple install... smh.

Post by **altima777** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:09 am

Yes, slits are supposed to be there, they line up. (slits on the bottom) I had initially thought that i had the slits teh wrong way becuz i had such a hell of a time with the small side of the taillight.

Pree wrote:wow...

and yea i test fitted the tint... and notice tha side of the tail light goes from a bend to a FLAT surface... when i tried to put the overlay on it seemed like bat didn't leave enough tint to place it on there properly...also there are 2 slits under the cutouts (gtr style taillights) are these supposed to line up? or overlap?

thought this would be a simple install... smh.

Post by **JIBRIL4life** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:05 am

pree are you doing these right now ?

Post by **Pree** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:57 am

nah i have a guy lookin into them right now...

he did lamin-x on a friends car and did a good job... but he doesn't know about this material he never used it before.

Post by **JIBRIL4life** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:58 am

how did it turn out pree

Post by **DAAN.** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:39 pm

Pree wrote:any tips when installing vinyl... if i do try myself :\

Yes. Expect to pay 1.5x and 2x shipping from LBC

Post by **LongBeachCoupe** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:30 pm

Whats that supposed to mean DAAN?

Last time I checked I was the quality material, machine precision, and value price with excellent customer service.

Post by **rackem22** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:17 am

The way i read that is that you should expect to have to purchase them twice (1 at full price + shipping and 1 at 1/2 price + Shipping= 1.5x +2x) because they are a pain to install and you will inevitably ruin the first set.

Post by **DAAN.** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:28 am

LongBeachCoupe wrote:Whats that supposed to mean DAAN?

Last time I checked I was the quality material, machine precision, and value price with excellent customer service.

It is ... it should be installed by a professional.If first time installer, most likely will be a repeat client.

What did you think I said

Post by **JIBRIL4life** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:09 pm

i didnt install them properly but i will probably leave them on for a while.

i just recieved the second set today by the way lbc thanks for the quick turn around and excellent customer service!!!

your order beat the priority shipment from takeda usa

Post by **DAAN.** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:52 pm

show us pics

Post by **LongBeachCoupe** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:58 pm

IDK it just didnt make sense to me...The math IMO would have been 1+.5=1.5

Post by **JIBRIL4life** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:15 am

i will take pics once i get the intake, grounding kit and 2nd set of overlays installed

but i will tell you i am definately happy with the GTR overlays, not a huge fan of completely blacking them out

Post by **DAAN.** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:21 pm

wrote:IDK it just didnt make sense to me...The math IMO would have been 1+.5=1.5

wrote:Yes. Expect to pay 1.5x and 2x shipping from LBC

Pree, show us what you have so far, as we can help with advice.

Post by **NYCBoriqua** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:30 am

I ordered overlays and had a shop put them on. They did a horrible job!! The blamed all the curves on the taillights. I told them to rip them off and had them painted. Not worth the trouble-too many shops will have an excuse as to why they are creases. Veyr happy with the paint.

Post by **Pree** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:35 am

nothing to show really... the overlays are in the trunk :\

still getting the run around from body shops... smh

paint is fine but #1 its permanent (leased car) and #2 it wont be gtr styled... :\

Post by **JIBRIL4life** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:29 am

Pree you really that scared to try it on your own mate?

i have the next 3 mornings off, fri sat sun i gotta be at work for 2,

since its raining and i already waxed the car i am going to take my stab at the second set.

let me know if you want a hand.

Post by **Pree** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:35 am

matey*... lol it's my girls account and car...

she just asked me to research it out... i just got off the phone with the 4th guy and he flopped on me... said he wasn't 100% sure and so he doesn't want to be the one to ruin it...

she is obviously paranoid after i showed her this thread that she could be out 100$...

either way ill shoot you a pm boss.

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