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Reflective Vinyl graphic that is applied overtop of the existing "Vibe" badges to create a contrasting, reflective effect. http://www.GrafxWerks.Com

Has anyone considered removing the badges???I took mine off within days of getting it. It looks so much better and you wouldn't believe the looks you get with people trying to figure out what it is.

They are on there with just double sided tape. Used a little dental floss and "sawed" under them. Came off with out any trouble, then used some goof off to get the left over adhesive off and waxed it when I was finished.

That Goop-Off stuff...works wonders!Does that hurt the paint/finish in any way?

Not at all...Put a coat of wax on ...can't even tell they were there.

quote:Reflective Vinyl graphic that is applied overtop of the existing "Vibe" badges to create a contrasting, reflective effect.Does anyone have these on their Vibe currently? I would be interested in seeing some pics or experiences on the ordering process through this company. Thanks.

I have ordered the black ones, i'll post pictures when i get them in.Customer service have been great so far. Responds to email in a timely fashion, etc.I'm not sure when they'll get here since GrafxWerks is in Canada.

i ordered a complete set of the reflective black, as i have a black GT.I ordered all my lettering plus my wheel caps plus my pntiac emblems.not bad for $40 US including shipping. will also post pics once installed.

Just got them installed, looks great.I have some pretty bad pictures, but they might give you an idea what it looks like.The pictures were taken in my garage...Even thou the overlays look kinda bluish on the pictures when i had the flash on they actually look white when you have a bright light shining on them. I'll get some better pictures tonight when it's dark outside.The service was great and the overlays came with some really good and detailed instructions.I would definately do business with GrafxWorks again if he comes up with some new neat overlays. (Maybe something for the "Pontiac" lettering on the back of the car..)
[Modified by ullbergm, 6:54 PM 8/21/2002]

Here is another picture i took tonight, it shows off the side overlay:
[Modified by ullbergm, 6:54 PM 8/21/2002]

Thanks for the pics. They look good!So let me ask this question (here it goes.. ), the overlay just goes right over the actual badge itself, right? No removal of the badge is necessary, is that correct?Do they seem durable?

Yes, that is correct. It's basically a sticker that goes right on top of the badge.They seem very durable to me. I'm really happy with them.

Today I got the carbon-fiber overlays, very easy to put on and WOW it really makes a difference.I got a front one, a back one, and the wheel ones.( pontiac symbols only) The carbon-fiber really goes good with neptune, I would recomend them if you want to add a little something different to your car.I wish I had a digital camera so I could post some pics!

nice, dont you think?

Do you have any pics of how it looks without the badges, I think it would look a little better too but would like to see a pic first to make sure. If you could, post one of the side and one of the rear.Thanks

I just ordered badge overlays from http://www.GrafxWerks.Com . They emailed me an order form within 12 hours and it had all the instructions for getting them the money. I sent payment today after recieving their email yesterday. So far it has been really easy. I will post updates as to how long it takes to get them. I ordered the Black/Gray Carbon Fiber Reflective for all of the badges and for the center caps on the wheels and the "Pontiac" that is inset above the license plate.

I'm affraid that i dont have any pictures without the badges, maybe 8th planet can post some?Also, GrafxWerks has some new cool overlays, check this out:quote:Reflective Vinyl graphic that is applied in the "Pontiac" depression on the rear hatch above the license plate on Vibe models equiped with the Monotone Appearance Package.Please note that this product has not been fully tested on Vibe models without the Monotone Appearance Package.
[Modified by ullbergm, 8:54 PM 8/22/2002]

So lemme get this straight..... its just a reflective vinyl sticker that fits over the red part of the front arrowhead?...seems kinda cheezy to me.. i think i can just go and find a sticker and cut my own out.

Well, Ryan has already done the work to figure out how to cut it, and exactly where the star inside the arrow is, which font Vibe is written in, etc.for the record, im trying to make a overlay for my wife's tercel, and its not as easy as you'd think. You have to get it just right...
[Modified by ullbergm, 9:48 AM 8/23/2002]

ullbergm, you have the abyss two-tone right??? i'm trying to figure out if i should apply the pontiac inlay or not (i have it, just don't want it to fall off)

yes, i've got a 2-toneI just installed the inlay the other day.. I cleaned it real good with rubbing alcohol, and it looks like it'll be fine. I just hope it'll stay on there..If it doesn't ill probably buy another set and maybe use a sandpaper to smooth out the surface. But for now i'm hoping it'll stay. Looks schweet.

8th Planet, have any pictures of the Vibe without the emblems?

Wish I did...but as my signature says, I haven't even ordered my Vibe yet. I am getting all the stuff I want for it ahead of time though. It's easier for me to get all of it now while I don't have a car payment. I know it's probably crazy for me to be doing this, but oh well. I will definately post pics of a before and after shot, but I won't be a good source for a reference for a while. Hope I didn't confuse anyone too much.

That's fine, I didn't even notice the sig or I wouldn't have asked...good idea about getting your accessories now while you have the money though.

Well since everyone seems to be lookin for someone who took the badges off.... i took all but the one on the front off... that floss idea was crap.. it kept breakin. So what i did is used fishin' line and it came right off.. then used some glue removal solution to take the double-stick tape off.I would have taken it off the front but it would look silly with just the indent left and no emblem, thats why i was lookin into the overlay.I cant wait to take the emblems off the rim caps and what really gets to me is "pontiac" written above my license plate... maybe ill sand it or just get like a light bar to cover it or something...

quote:...I ordered the Black/Gray Carbon Fiber Reflective...Just to clarify, the Carbon Fiber is not reflective. It does look great, however.- RyanGrafxWerks

what does the carbon fiber overlay look like.... do u have a pic?

Sorry about the image quality, I'll try and come up with some better pics for you.- RyanGrafxWerks

Sorry about the confusion Ryan. That was my mistake. I thought they were reflective. Do you think they will look good against the Neptune color?

Yes, I think it will look great - it will be subtle yet noticeable. Not gaudy like, say, reflective yellow! - Ryan

LocDog, could you post a picture since you took the badges off?Thanks

Sure, ill take some after i was my car... i had some body work done and its all dusty.

just installed my overlays from graphxwerks. they look GREATreally easy to install......

What did you put your stickers on masonjl?

i put them right over the existing badges, makes them look neat....they kind of have a silouhette look to them.....

pictures?

quote:LocDog, could you post a picture since you took the badges off?ThanksAlright, i took some pics of my lack of badges...I hope all the links werk.

Recived my order yesterday. They look great! I can't wait to put them on. Excellent communication with Ryan from GrafxWerks.

can u take a pic of the actual overlay, before u put it on and then after?

Could you get someone that has a website host the pics so that they show up. Freeservers does not allow you to link to the pictures.Thanks

I could host the pictures for you or VibeInTx has actually created a web interface for you to upload pictures yourself.Check out this post:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... =4440#4440

You can also upload pics to http://www.matrixvibe.org- Ryan

Looks good, hopefully I will get mine done this weekend if I can find some free time.

here is a great online article that shows a way to take your Badges offhttp://www.celispeed.com/installs/emblem_remov ... .aspBadges we don't need no stink'n badges

Hey have ur overlays fallen off yet? Im considering ordering some

quote:Hey have ur overlays fallen off yet? Im considering ordering somenope, i haven't had any problems with them at all.

quote:Hey have ur overlays fallen off yet? Im considering ordering someMine is good too, I got the front arrowhead only and debadged elsewhere. Go for it.

yea the front arrowhead is the only one i have, im trying to think of a way to cover the "pontiac" on the trunk.

I think the decals look awesome, but my opinion is they are way to expensive, especially when its all US dollars, and these are not genuine GM parts...Usually I am very skeptical with aftermarket parts. I think if the prices drop to reasonable level for "stickers" I would consider an entire set and extras!..again this is my opinion only!

What would be nice is a Fancy internal plastic or polyurethane sticker Just above the Glove Compartment with the Pontiac Vibe or Vibe GT logo!