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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Bluebat hood overlays

Bluebat (Andy) made some hood overlays for Jsmith's silver Maxima some time ago. They blend the carbon fiber hood in nicely with the car's paint color which minimizes the "slapped on" look that a carbon fiber hood can have sometimes. At Jsmith's suggestion, I bought some black overlays for my black Maxima (naturally!) and I think they look great. Since the black blends in with the dark carbon fiber, its very subtle and hard to see. Let me know what you think.



Sorry for the poor cell phone shot. Better pics to come.

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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Bluebat makes some nice stuff! Looks nice either way. Darker colors get away with the entire hood
Is that what Carbon Fiber looks like when its wet? I'm buying a hood soon. "Slapped on" makes me think twice. More pics please.....
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Does it serve a purpose, if no, then it's rice.
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Does it serve a purpose, if no, then it's rice.
One might say that about big wheels. It has vents to keep your engine cool. In hot temps it might help.
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Bluebat (Andy) made some hood overlays for Jsmith's silver Maxima some time ago. The blend the carbon fiber hood in nicely with the car's paint color which minimizes the "slapped on" look that a carbon fiber hood can have sometimes. At Jsmith's suggestion, I bought some black overlays for my black Maxima (naturally!) and I think they look great. Since the black blends in with the dark carbon fiber, its very subtle and hard to see. Let me know what you think.



Sorry for the poor cell phone shot. Better pics to come.

looks nice, i like it
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looks real good
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Man Dude....... Hope it looks like that on smoke. Look out for the Haters. Are you going to do the hood pins? http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_...od_latches.htm

http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-A...P2758C421.aspx

http://passwordjdm.com/Aerocatch-Hood-Pins-C421.aspx

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Man Dude....... Hope it looks like that on smoke. Look out for the Haters. Are you going to do the hood pins? http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_...od_latches.htm
I like those hood pins. I might do em.
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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I think it looks nice. It might look really nice on a white, silver or maybe my color too!
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PetitFrereMaxima
I think it looks nice. It might look really nice on a white, silver or maybe my color too!
The silver is on Jsmiths silver car already!



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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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looks real good
Where did you get the lip from dude?
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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Where did you get the lip from dude?

I believe he was talking about this one.

http://my6thgen.org/showthread.php?t=7402
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Nice ride!
I have a black 04 and am wanting to get a new grille. Is yours metal wire mesh or plastic? I also love the wheels with the red trim! Did they come with the red or did you have that put on?
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
Nice ride!
I have a black 04 and am wanting to get a new grille. Is yours metal wire mesh or plastic? I also love the wheels with the red trim! Did they come with the red or did you have that put on?
Thank you. My grill is a metal Street Scene grill and is available at Stillen.com. The rims are Gino 493 model and they come in black with red strip and also other finishes.
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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More pics:





Money Shots! Looks awesome bro !

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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Andy thanks. Feel free to use them on ur website to promote the overlays
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Looks a lot better Mark.

I couldnt live with the foggy headlights though.
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Very nice but not practical up north in the snowy winter! I'm talking about the hood.

As for the foggy lights...McGuires Plastix cleans the lenses. My experience with this product has been exceptional for both the front and rear light lenses. My wife has a 2002 Corolla and every spring I use this product with a buffer and wham they all look like new. I hand polish them after with a good wax too...they look great even after 6 years!

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Who do I need to talk to about getting a set of eyelids for an 04?
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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Looks Good!!!
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
Who do I need to talk to about getting a set of eyelids for an 04?
Bluebatmobile...... http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y42...ma%20Overlays/

Email him. bluebatmobile@san.rr.com
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Originally Posted by KCmaxx
Looks a lot better Mark.

I couldnt live with the foggy headlights though.
Unfortunately, I have fog in the inside of the headlight unit from fumes when I painted the headlights. I will make it a priority to redo my headlights so I can clear out the fog on the lense.
Old Feb 25, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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interesting never heard of moisture in the housings from painting them. either way looking pretty tight dude
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Originally Posted by Prophecy99
interesting never heard of moisture in the housings from painting them. either way looking pretty tight dude
Actually, moisture can occur if the lights arent re-sealed correctly. In my case, the fumes from the paint seemed to cling to the inside of the lense. I noticed it almost right away.
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Just ordered some eyelids, side marker covers and roof chrome strip overlays. Stoked!
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
Just ordered some eyelids, side marker covers and roof chrome strip overlays. Stoked!
Good move. What color?
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Good move. What color?
Black, to match the car.
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Black, to match the car.
Nice. Take pics and post!!
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Are those Stillen side skirts?
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Are those Stillen side skirts?
Yes they are
Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Looks good to me
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
Just ordered some eyelids, side marker covers and roof chrome strip overlays. Stoked!
pics !

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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pics !

B@t
I haven't got them put on yet. I promise, when I get them on I'll post pics.
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These overlay look awesome Deuski, .... a lot better then the eye lids you currently have.
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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
I haven't got them put on yet. I promise, when I get them on I'll post pics.
I haven't taken any pics yet to post, but I did get the eyelids and side marker pieces on. I had a friend who is a pro window tinter trying to put the roof strips on but they didn't want to stick. I washed and clay bar'd them but the strips just wouldn't stick. Any ideas? I've ordered some blackout tape (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLC-T9005/) and will try that route. I'm kinda disappointed in the roof overlays.
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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
Just ordered some eyelids, side marker covers and roof chrome strip overlays. Stoked!
Where from? Thanks!
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Where from? Thanks!
Check out the available overlays at www.bluebatmobile.net then email him at bluebatmobile@san.rr.com.
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Bluebat eyelids and side marker vinyls installed:





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Originally Posted by officerfrasher
Bluebat eyelids and side marker vinyls installed:

looking good man. been thinking about doing this, even drew up a template. what brand paint did you use?



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