Blue Batmobile/Overlay Thread - Hatch Edition!

2point0 · 05-17-2011, 08:21 PM

Let's see your hatch overlays!

I was able to find a couple of sedan threads for overlays, but nothing specific to the hatch, so I'm starting one. We all know the stock taillights on the 08+ cars are hideous (especially the hatchbacks), and luckily I work not far from Blue Batmobile. We met up and I left with red vinyl for the tails and yellow for the foglights.

I ended up with a few creases in the top "multi-curve" areas, and yes they do bug me, but no they're not visible from more than a step back. I learned a lot doing this and would definitely do it again, although I'd take a little more time. I got excited when the first one went so well that I rushed the 2nd. The fogs were cake, but the cake is a lie...

On to the pics!

Before:

After:

I need better pics of the foglights, but my camera isn't so great:

Big thanks to Blue Batmobile for a good deal on a good product. The overlays came with clear instructions and he gives great advice, but like I said I should have taken it slower.

There are a few different styles of the taillight overlays, so let's see some more!

Rapier46 · 05-17-2011, 09:54 PM

that makes me horny.

too many blue mat threads though.

Wrx N FX · 05-17-2011, 10:58 PM

Did you have to remove the fog lights to install the overlays?

2point0 · 05-18-2011, 12:39 AM

^Nope, the bezel just pops off similar to the GDs.

In the owner's manual, if you look up where to put your tow hook, you should see a pic of how to pry the fog bezel off. This may be different with the 2011s but I couldn't say.

Wrx N FX · 05-20-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point0

^Nope, the bezel just pops off similar to the GDs.

In the owner's manual, if you look up where to put your tow hook, you should see a pic of how to pry the fog bezel off. This may be different with the 2011s but I couldn't say.

Ok, I'll have to see if it works tomorrow.

Blue Batmobile · 05-19-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point0

I was able to find a couple of sedan threads for overlays, but nothing specific to the hatch, so I'm starting one. We all know the stock taillights on the 08+ cars are hideous (especially the hatchbacks), and luckily I work not far from Blue Batmobile. We met up and I left with red vinyl for the tails and yellow for the foglights.

I ended up with a few creases in the top "multi-curve" areas, and yes they do bug me, but no they're not visible from more than a step back. I learned a lot doing this and would definitely do it again, although I'd take a little more time. I got excited when the first one went so well that I rushed the 2nd. The fogs were cake, but the cake is a lie...

On to the pics!

Before:

After:

I need better pics of the foglights, but my camera isn't so great:

Big thanks to Blue Batmobile for a good deal on a good product. The overlays came with clear instructions and he gives great advice, but like I said I should have taken it slower.

There are a few different styles of the taillight overlays, so let's see some more!

Stunning! Lemme know if you wanna try another set

.

B@t

bbun · 05-20-2011, 10:12 AM

looks great!

TurmultTee · 05-20-2011, 10:33 AM

I need to get some, where is the best place to do so.

2point0 · 05-20-2011, 12:33 PM

^^
www.bluebatmobile.net

You can also PM Blue Batmobile, a couple of posts above yours. I met up with him becuase he's local to me, but there is ordering info on his photo album.

chocoBOO · 05-20-2011, 01:47 PM

They look good! I think I may be interested in a set of fog overlays for '10 wrx hehe. Does anyone know if I need to detach anything or just stick them on?

scandiflick · 03-17-2012, 12:32 AM

wet them, stick um, squeegee em. they come with an alignment template and nothing gets removed

2point0 · 05-20-2011, 02:35 PM

He sends instructions, but basically you clean the surface w/ soapy water then slap that vinyl on and get to work w/ a squeegee and hair dryer.

Fog overlays were a billion times easier than the tails. You'd have to make an effort to screw up on the fogs.

Rex2006 · 05-20-2011, 03:26 PM

I like it. It looks 10x better

brandons13 · 05-20-2011, 03:38 PM

the stock ones are hideous, if i end up selling my my05 sti and getting a newer one ill definately be doing this, thanks for the write up! looks great

2point0 · 05-20-2011, 04:29 PM

I almost ordered them before signing paperwork.

Come on, I know there are more people out there with overlays on a hatch. Any kind, post 'em up! It's good to see different overlay patterns on different colored cars.

erik11876 · 05-24-2011, 03:03 PM

mkanctil · 06-08-2011, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik11876

this looks awesome!

Blue Batmobile · 06-13-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkanctil

this looks awesome!

Those are my favorite as well

. He has the light smoke tint on his

.

B@t

BchBum189 · 05-24-2011, 03:22 PM

i do not have any pics right here, but worth noting, mine are almost 2 years old now, and still look as good as when i put them on!

Blue Batmobile · 06-01-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BchBum189

i do not have any pics right here, but worth noting, mine are almost 2 years old now, and still look as good as when i put them on!

B@t

bdot · 06-01-2011, 11:27 PM

I just put in an order for overlays for my 2011 hatch tails, atleast I think I did. I sent the payment through paypal and left a comment describing the overlays I want.

I haven't gotten any confirmation or anything, is this typical?

02BlueSuperRoo · 06-02-2011, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdot

I just put in an order for overlays for my 2011 hatch tails, atleast I think I did. I sent the payment through paypal and left a comment describing the overlays I want.

I haven't gotten any confirmation or anything, is this typical?

He'll get back to you. I just ordered some too!

2.0TURBOwrx · 06-04-2011, 05:24 PM

i want these on my hatchback so bad! i am just afraid of the install. Waste of 42 dollars if you cant get them on right (and i am a perfectionist!) ughhhh

Pineapple Devil · 06-04-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2.0TURBOwrx

i want these on my hatchback so bad! i am just afraid of the install. Waste of 42 dollars if you cant get them on right (and i am a perfectionist!) ughhhh

me too. i'm afraid the edges will peel after some car washes

f575gtc · 06-05-2011, 01:05 AM

now you just have to do your 3rd brake light so it matches

05-17-2011, 08:21 PM	#1
2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	Blue Batmobile/Overlay Thread - Hatch Edition! Let's see your hatch overlays! I was able to find a couple of sedan threads for overlays, but nothing specific to the hatch, so I'm starting one. We all know the stock taillights on the 08+ cars are hideous (especially the hatchbacks), and luckily I work not far from Blue Batmobile. We met up and I left with red vinyl for the tails and yellow for the foglights. I ended up with a few creases in the top "multi-curve" areas, and yes they do bug me, but no they're not visible from more than a step back. I learned a lot doing this and would definitely do it again, although I'd take a little more time. I got excited when the first one went so well that I rushed the 2nd. The fogs were cake, but the cake is a lie... On to the pics! Before: After: I need better pics of the foglights, but my camera isn't so great: Big thanks to Blue Batmobile for a good deal on a good product. The overlays came with clear instructions and he gives great advice, but like I said I should have taken it slower. There are a few different styles of the taillight overlays, so let's see some more! Last edited by 2point0; 05-20-2011 at 04:29 PM.

05-20-2011, 02:35 PM	#12
2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	He sends instructions, but basically you clean the surface w/ soapy water then slap that vinyl on and get to work w/ a squeegee and hair dryer. Fog overlays were a billion times easier than the tails. You'd have to make an effort to screw up on the fogs. Last edited by 2point0; 05-20-2011 at 02:43 PM.

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Rapier46 Scooby Newbie Member#: 277987 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary	that makes me horny. too many blue mat threads though.

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05-18-2011, 12:39 AM	#4
2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	^Nope, the bezel just pops off similar to the GDs. In the owner's manual, if you look up where to put your tow hook, you should see a pic of how to pry the fog bezel off. This may be different with the 2011s but I couldn't say.

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2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	^^ www.bluebatmobile.net You can also PM Blue Batmobile, a couple of posts above yours. I met up with him becuase he's local to me, but there is ordering info on his photo album.

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chocoBOO Scooby Newbie Member#: 242789 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2010 WRX hatchback SWP	They look good! I think I may be interested in a set of fog overlays for '10 wrx hehe. Does anyone know if I need to detach anything or just stick them on?

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f575gtc Scooby Newbie Member#: 267839 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Shelton, CT Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	now you just have to do your 3rd brake light so it matches