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Question about bluebatmobiles overlays
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:22 pm
by rAERRK
Been thinking about getting the yellow foglight overlays, so I was wondering how you put them on. If anyone here has done overlays, could you tell how you did it? Pics would be nice too Thanks
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (rAERRK)
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:15 pm
by scherry2
I srayed a little soapy water on the fog light centered the overlay and use a blow dryer to dry it in place.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (scherry2)
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:25 pm
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »I srayed a little soapy water on the fog light centered the overlay and use a blow dryer to dry it in place.That's it? Any pics?
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (rAERRK)
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:16 pm
by Kari
You can see them in his sig pic
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (Kari)
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:47 pm
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by Kari »You can see them in his sig pic What pic?
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (rAERRK)
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:59 pm
by djpositivek
Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »What pic?You might have signatures turned off. You can turn them on in your profile.Anyway here is the pic.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (djpositivek)
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:27 pm
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by djpositivek »You might have signatures turned off. You can turn them on in your profile.Anyway here is the pic.The pic won't show up in firefox for some reason.Anyway I see it in IE, nevermind.
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:31 pm
by zionzr2
i see it if firefox!!I even saw it in real life!!They are lookin good!!
Re: (zionzr2)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:00 am
by drunkenmaxx
get some from mivibetoolguy here:
http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=1they are protective as well as cosmetic!
Re: (drunkenvibe)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:16 am
by ArcsVibe
Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »get some from mivibetoolguy here:
http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=1they are protective as well as cosmetic! Yup I can personally say they rock!
Re: (ArcsVibe)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:41 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »Yup I can personally say they rock! I don't really have a need for protection. Plus those are $25
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:43 am
by rAERRK
So is it the same application steps for the taillight overlays?
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:49 am
by scherry2
I also have the overlays for the tail lights. I'm at work and no pics here. they go on the same way. the reason for the soapy water is to be able to align them before their stuck in place.
Re: (scherry2)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:54 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »I also have the overlays for the tail lights. I'm at work and no pics here. they go on the same way. the reason for the soapy water is to be able to align them before their stuck in place.And they don't get messed up by water? Do the taillight overlay pieces cover the whole tail, or just the amber part?
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:05 am
by ArcsVibe
Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »I don't really have a need for protection. Plus those are $25Just showing you some choices there bud....
Re: (ArcsVibe)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:08 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »Just showing you some choices there bud....Yeah thanks, I saw that thread earlier today.
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:34 am
by djpositivek
Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »I don't really have a need for protection. Plus those are $25Everybody needs protection ! You just don't know it until it's too late When a rock or something busts out a fog light and the dealer wants $$$ for a new one you'll wish you had gotten the protective ones.Actually I'm just going by what I've read here. I don't have any protective covers but would consider it.
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:18 am
by scherry2
Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »And they don't get messed up by water?no the water will evaporate, you kind of squeege over them Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »Do the taillight overlay pieces cover the whole tail, or just the amber part?1/4" over the edges of the amber part.man I should get a commission from blue-bat...
Re: (djpositivek)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:25 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by djpositivek »Everybody needs protection ! You just don't know it until it's too late When a rock or something busts out a fog light and the dealer wants $$$ for a new one you'll wish you had gotten the protective ones.Actually I'm just going by what I've read here. I don't have any protective covers but would consider it.The roads around here are pretty clean, never had any problems with rocks or anything messing up the cars.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:31 am
by ColonelPanic
Amber overlays.I didn't use a hair dryer for mine, I don't really have the luxury of a nearby outlet so I just had to be creative. heh! I just sprayed the lenses down with the dish soap/water solution described above. Once I got them aligned, I turned the fogs on to shrink the vinyl.Has anyone tried to buy anything from bat lately? The reason I ask is that several months back, I inquired about a product he was selling, and I never received a response back. Bummer.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:18 am
by merckx56
http://www.lamin-x.comI have the yellow on my fogs. It's thick, inexpensive and doesn't look cobbled together like those stupid plastic covers...
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (merckx56)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:20 am
by ColonelPanic
That's nice to know. But I'll be buying a set of those "cobbled together stupid plastic covers" though, once I get some money.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:05 am
by merckx56
Yeah, you're right, plastic covers with visible velcro attachment points look WAAAY better...
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (merckx56)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:09 am
by millster
OK, that's really enough. Toolguy made a product that solved a major and expensive problem for a number of members. He has graciously offered them up for sale.Maybe it's not the most elegant fitment but it works and a number of people are quite happy with them. If you don't like them, don't buy them but there's really no call for openly bashing them.
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:12 am
by scherry2
Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »Do the taillight overlay pieces cover the whole tail, or just the amber part?here is the rear blinker overlay.
Attached files
Re: (scherry2)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:10 pm
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »here is the rear blinker overlay.That's bluebats taillight overlay right?
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:09 pm
by ColonelPanic
To answer the question for Sheldon, yes.
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:16 pm
by rAERRK
So does anyone know how to get a hold of bluebat? I sent him a message on his photobucket site and he hasn't responded.
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:25 pm
by ColonelPanic
eh, can't tell ya there... Couldn't get through myself, same problem you're having.
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:32 pm
by ArcsVibe
Trying going over to
http://www.Matrixowners.com he might be there, if not there are people there that can contact him I believe.
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:26 pm
by rAERRK
So does anyone have anymore pics? I'd kinda like to see the yellow overlays at night.
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:50 pm
by ragingfish
I believe ryan at grafxwerks can also do the overlays. Several of us were pretty much blown off when attempting to contact bat, myself included, so I asked Ryan if he could do it instead. Would much prefer to give him the business.
Re: (ragingfish)
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:45 pm
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »I believe ryan at grafxwerks can also do the overlays. Several of us were pretty much blown off when attempting to contact bat, myself included, so I asked Ryan if he could do it instead. Would much prefer to give him the business.Yeah I've heard he's hard to get a hold of, not a very good way to run a business.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:12 am
by ToolGuy
Thanks drunken!And thanks colonel...I have said before bro, you were my first customer of the clear and if you ever want to upgrade to a colored pair it is on me! Just name it...I sell these to share my idea and enjoy it, not to get rich because that would never happen.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (MiVibe-ToolGuy)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 4:17 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Thanks drunken!And thanks colonel...I have said before bro, you were my first customer of the clear and if you ever want to upgrade to a colored pair it is on me! Just name it...I sell these to share my idea and enjoy it, not to get rich because that would never happen. What's the American Style Horn in your sig?
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (rAERRK)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 4:29 am
by ColonelPanic
Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »What's the American Style Horn in your sig?It's probably one that doesn't sound like roadrunner.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:00 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »It's probably one that doesn't sound like roadrunner. Yeah, well I've been wanting to change the horn too but every replacement I've found doesn't sound much different than stock.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (rAERRK)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:02 am
by ColonelPanic
You'll just need to find ya a set of actual GM horns from a junkyard, that's probably going to be your best bet.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:04 am
by rAERRK
Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »You'll just need to find ya a set of actual GM horns from a junkyard, that's probably going to be your best bet.Tried that, but it was just too much to try to get one off an old busted POS car with most of it's parts missing.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:05 am
by ToolGuy
Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »You'll just need to find ya a set of actual GM horns from a junkyard, that's probably going to be your best bet.Actually that is probably the best since you will get two horns, a high and a low pitch together. Just have to mount them. My single mounted in the same spot with a little adjustment to the new horn bracket.Lots of new cars only have one horn these days, cost savings to just add one then the older cays for two, high & low. My horn was under $20 I believe. There are better but it is just a horn after all.
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:21 am
by rAERRK
Yay I got a response, the deal is on
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:16 am
by mcgusto82
they suck!honestly..
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (mcgusto82)
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:57 am
by scherry2
Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 »they suck!honestly.. why? I've had mine a while now they went on easy. "they suck" is hardly a good reason to tell a person you don't like the product. it really shows the maturity level of a person, no explaination just "they suck".
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (mcgusto82)
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 8:58 am
by ColonelPanic
What the hell sucks? It would be nice if you could elaborate on that... honestly...
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:35 pm
by damronjr
Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »What the hell sucks? It would be nice if you could elaborate on that... honestly... Your last post was about other GM horns from junk yards?????
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (damronjr)
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:22 am
by mcgusto82
colored fog lamps?? why? there are plenty of A/M fog lamps out there to go with overlays.. i don't like them.
Re: Question about bluebatmobiles overlays (mcgusto82)
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:03 am
by Kari
Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 »colored fog lamps?? why? there are plenty of A/M fog lamps out there to go with overlays.. i don't like them.Maybe some people prefer overlays and minimal investment to installing aftermarket fog lamps with much more investment involved.
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:18 am
by northvibe
and aftermarket dont fit the foglight hole perfectly so they look goofy
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 6:58 am
by rAERRK
Just posting to say I got the overlays and couldn't get the stupid things on.
Re: (rAERRK)
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:35 am
by ColonelPanic
Mine were a PITA to get installed. Get a spray bottle and put a bit of dish soap in there, fill with water.Clean the light sufficiently. I can't remember what I used, that was a long time ago. Spray the light down with the dish soap/water and you will be able to align the overlay as needed. Turn on the fogs to get the heat necessary to make the material adhere to the surface if you don't have a heat gun. Smooth out with a lint free cloth or something or other...At any rate, they came off my car a lot better than they went on. IF you can get a hold of him see if he will send you another set, customer service wise, that is the right thing to do, even though you messed up and even if it was your fault, I think you should get a free set. At least that's what I would do if I had sold you them.