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Good lookin out! They look super modern and sleek. I'd like to do the same with mine, since the amber on the tail lights bug the hell out of me.
How's the quality of the vinyl? and also, stupid question -- but what's the difference between wet install and dry install? If you don't mind, would you be able to DM me some close up pics? I just had bad experiences with vinyl overlays in the past
Good lookin out! They look super modern and sleek. I'd like to do the same with mine, since the amber on the tail lights bug the hell out of me.
How's the quality of the vinyl? and also, stupid question -- but what's the difference between wet install and dry install? If you don't mind, would you be able to DM me some close up pics? I just had bad experiences with vinyl overlays in the past
I too actually have a Badge Skins vinyl overlay over my rear turn signal lights. I also hated how the amber part of the turn signals just stuck out like a sore thumb.
Quality is pretty good, compared to the eBay style ones and the pre-cut to size is helpful as well. Wet install is the traditional method where you spray soapy water onto the adhesive side of the vinyl then squeegee our excess air and water. Dry install, as phrase suggests, is the application of the vinyl without any use of soapy water - you're just sticking it on like a sticker. Wet installs get messy but is more generous so if you make a mistake you can shift the vinyl around until it's in the exact right place. Dry installs are essentially using the adhesive of the vinyl so taking it on and off reduces the stickiness and it's easier to mess it up.
I would recommend Badge Skins, but feel like the cost of the vinyl with shipping is pretty pricey and it does take 2-3 weeks unless you live close to Canada. I've had my vinyl on since last June and they're holding up pretty well to washes and the elements.
It's hard to see mine in the night shots I posted above, so here's what they look like in the daytime... it's clean and subtle:
I too actually have a Badge Skins vinyl overlay over my rear turn signal lights. I also hated how the amber part of the turn signals just stuck out like a sore thumb.
Quality is pretty good, compared to the eBay style ones and the pre-cut to size is helpful as well. Wet install is the traditional method where you spray soapy water onto the adhesive side of the vinyl then squeegee our excess air and water. Dry install, as phrase suggests, is the application of the vinyl without any use of soapy water - you're just sticking it on like a sticker. Wet installs get messy but is more generous so if you make a mistake you can shift the vinyl around until it's in the exact right place. Dry installs are essentially using the adhesive of the vinyl so taking it on and off reduces the stickiness and it's easier to mess it up.
I would recommend Badge Skins, but feel like the cost of the vinyl with shipping is pretty pricey and it does take 2-3 weeks unless you live close to Canada. I've had my vinyl on since last June and they're holding up pretty well to washes and the elements.
It's hard to see mine in the night shots I posted above, so here's what they look like in the daytime... it's clean and subtle:
That looks super nice and sleek! Thanks for the context, @unioncorps
I messaged @NICKLASISF on the side and he was gracious enough to send me close up photos of his too. I'm sold, and purchasing these vinyl overlays as we speak
Clean ride. I have the same car same color. Was wondering if you can help me with the wiring layout on the camshaft sensor. Bank 2 (driver side) front of the engine. Pulled them when changing the sparkplugs
Clean ride. I have the same car same color. Was wondering if you can help me with the wiring layout on the camshaft sensor. Bank 2 (driver side) front of the engine. Pulled them when changing the sparkplugs
just bought the car a few months ago and haven't even taken the cover off yet. So no idea about the wiring
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