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01-28-2008, 02:15 PM

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Price

anyone know price to have overlays installed

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01-28-2008, 04:46 PM

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Pretty close to window tinting charges, all 5 of mine cost $120.. although he said he'd want more from the next guy. Considering a window tint could cost $200 for an hours worth of work, 1/3 to half of that tint, this guy spent 2 1/2 hours on my car so I thought this was a good deal.

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01-28-2008, 05:11 PM

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eek, i probably install the thing myself...

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01-28-2008, 07:50 PM

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eek, i probably install the thing myself...

If you do, plan on spending some time and a lot of patience. It isn't too bad but the corners can be a b**ch....

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01-28-2008, 08:47 PM

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If you do, plan on spending some time and a lot of patience. It isn't too bad but the corners can be a b**ch....

oh, i got all the time in the world. are there any directions? blue, give us some directions on how to install them correctly.

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01-28-2008, 09:08 PM

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search, there is a whole thread on how to install his overlays.

let me do it for you:

http://auto.badtziscool.com/how-tos/...ight-overlays/
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34653
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y42...yl%20Overlays/

not a very hard install.

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01-28-2008, 11:10 PM

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hmm. would a flexible silicon spatual work better than a hard plastic card ?

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01-28-2008, 11:14 PM

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Possibly, but I think the goal of the card is to push the water out from under the vinyl and I don't think the spatula will be firm enough, since the installation process sounds the same as applying an Invisible Shield to an iPod.

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01-30-2008, 02:15 PM

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Do the overlays for the healights and taillights go on top or are they applied behind the glass / plastic? Sorry for the stupid question but I wanted to confirm.

If applied on top, has anyone had issues with them pealing up?

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01-30-2008, 02:19 PM

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They go on top. So far I haven't heard of any complaints about bat's overlays peeling. The vinyl is 7 year rated. If there is any peeiling, it's probably because of the way it was put on.

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01-30-2008, 02:30 PM

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Thank you for the reply and the info, The1andOnly.

I live in Texas and the heat is murder on our cars. I wouldn't want the heat to affect the overlay.

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01-30-2008, 02:46 PM

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No prob. I'm sure the overlays will make it through the heat. If you're still questioning if they can last, make a post in the regional section for Texas to see if anyone has bat's overlays now or have had them on their G35 to see if they lasted.

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