GI: Black Roof Vinyl Overlay
04-06-2010, 12:19 AM
#1
GI: Black Roof Vinyl Overlay
I'm looking to see if there's any interest from people for the black roof overlay.
The vinyls that I sell will have the same 6yr outdoor durability as BlueBat's. My vinyls are even glossier than his which you can see in the following picture. BlueBat's vinyl is the one located at the top left corner while mine is to the right side. The bottom left corner is my moonroof.
Other than the glossier surface, my vinyl comes in ONE big piece instead of TWO pieces that BlueBat will send you which I personally find it to be harder for amateurs like myself to install and line up the two pieces correctly. No matter how close or how straight you line them up, they will always be two pieces with a ridge in between.
To my knowledge, the only "template" that BlueBat has made was for the 6th gen. I say template in quotation is because it is only an approximated outline which still needs to be refined and trimmed.
Furthermore, the ongoing price for BlueBat sedan roof vinyls is $80 a pop excluding shipping. My price is $55 shipped via UPS/FedEx with tracking. It will come in ONE piece 48"x60" which will cover all gens as far as I can tell. Be sure to measure first! If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to contact me!!
Here are some pictures of the vinyl installed on my car.
Please keep in mind that I had no previous experience in installing the vinyls and they came out great. It's a very straightforward process that takes a little bit of your time.
The vinyls that I sell will have the same 6yr outdoor durability as BlueBat's. My vinyls are even glossier than his which you can see in the following picture. BlueBat's vinyl is the one located at the top left corner while mine is to the right side. The bottom left corner is my moonroof.
Other than the glossier surface, my vinyl comes in ONE big piece instead of TWO pieces that BlueBat will send you which I personally find it to be harder for amateurs like myself to install and line up the two pieces correctly. No matter how close or how straight you line them up, they will always be two pieces with a ridge in between.
To my knowledge, the only "template" that BlueBat has made was for the 6th gen. I say template in quotation is because it is only an approximated outline which still needs to be refined and trimmed.
Furthermore, the ongoing price for BlueBat sedan roof vinyls is $80 a pop excluding shipping. My price is $55 shipped via UPS/FedEx with tracking. It will come in ONE piece 48"x60" which will cover all gens as far as I can tell. Be sure to measure first! If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to contact me!!
Here are some pictures of the vinyl installed on my car.
Please keep in mind that I had no previous experience in installing the vinyls and they came out great. It's a very straightforward process that takes a little bit of your time.
04-06-2010, 01:38 PM
#6
Cool beans 
I know BlueBat is a very busy guy. I've contacted him numerous times and never gotten a response within a timely manner so I went to look on my own. Even though he's doing this as a side job thing, I still think he should have put more effort in. I am a firm believer in great customer service being the key to success in business, thus I will try my very best to be as helpful as I possibly can.
One thing I want to make clear is that fitting a 4th gen should not be a problem. I understand that the roof of the 4th gen isn't as "nice" as the 6th+ gen in terms of lines and shape, BUT since a few others have also gotten it installed on a 5th gen which is quite similar to the 4th gen roof, I really don't see much of a problem.
Lastly, I just want to repeat myself about my proposal. It will not come pre-cut because as far as I know, no pre-cut will fit 100% like a glove which means it will still need trimming thus defeating the purpose of pre-cut. So rather than sending you an overlay that MIGHT come short, I'll just send a big sheet so you can trim and tuck the excess to your liking. It is really not that hard to install it. The hardest part will probably be the 1-2hrs that you will have to devote to. Just grab a friend for an extra set of hands and the time can probably speed up to less than 1hr.
Please don't be shy if you have many questions. I will get back to you guys shortly on how and when it will go down.
I know BlueBat is a very busy guy. I've contacted him numerous times and never gotten a response within a timely manner so I went to look on my own. Even though he's doing this as a side job thing, I still think he should have put more effort in. I am a firm believer in great customer service being the key to success in business, thus I will try my very best to be as helpful as I possibly can.One thing I want to make clear is that fitting a 4th gen should not be a problem. I understand that the roof of the 4th gen isn't as "nice" as the 6th+ gen in terms of lines and shape, BUT since a few others have also gotten it installed on a 5th gen which is quite similar to the 4th gen roof, I really don't see much of a problem.
Lastly, I just want to repeat myself about my proposal. It will not come pre-cut because as far as I know, no pre-cut will fit 100% like a glove which means it will still need trimming thus defeating the purpose of pre-cut. So rather than sending you an overlay that MIGHT come short, I'll just send a big sheet so you can trim and tuck the excess to your liking. It is really not that hard to install it. The hardest part will probably be the 1-2hrs that you will have to devote to. Just grab a friend for an extra set of hands and the time can probably speed up to less than 1hr.
Please don't be shy if you have many questions. I will get back to you guys shortly on how and when it will go down.
04-06-2010, 08:12 PM
#11
Me too. Any 4th gen game to do this?
Should fit without any problems. You got PM.
Yep and it would look sweet
BlueBat posted on some other forum addressing his absence was due to personal situations. Stuff happens sometimes.
Originally Posted by cbeicht@hotmail.com
I HAVE A 7 TH GENERATION WILL IT FIT IF SO SEND ME A MESSAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS THANX
Originally Posted by DIESEL_89
interested. it should fit my Altima.
Originally Posted by 6THGEARMAX
you caught my attention with this. Ive been waiting for BlueBat for a while now
04-07-2010, 03:11 PM
#17
will this fit an 08 g35 sedan? is there a how to that you put together to see how what it takes to put it on before people buy? im interested in getting this for my brother's car.
04-08-2010, 01:21 PM
#20
Can you cut one for me for an 07 Lexus GS350? It doesn't have to be a perfect fit as I know that trimming is needed, but would you be able to get one that would cover the roof line for me? Also, how do you work around the sharkfin Satellite radio antenna? Thanks.
04-08-2010, 01:25 PM
#21
I find this link to be very helpful and the instruction is quite clear. It will show you how to prep the surface and install the overlay.
http://auto.badtziscool.com/how-tos/...-roof-overlay/
A little update: I should be able to get my hands on the overlay tomorrow so I'll be picking the packing material today. It'll be a limited run of -5- right now, so if you want to get one, please PM me prior to paying because I want to insure you that your order won't be on backorder. It's a little pet peeve of mine to ship only what I have. So if you guys want to pay now so I can ship it out ASAP, you can PM for instruction.
Also please feel free to PM me if you have any other questions!
http://auto.badtziscool.com/how-tos/...-roof-overlay/
A little update: I should be able to get my hands on the overlay tomorrow so I'll be picking the packing material today. It'll be a limited run of -5- right now, so if you want to get one, please PM me prior to paying because I want to insure you that your order won't be on backorder. It's a little pet peeve of mine to ship only what I have.
So if you guys want to pay now so I can ship it out ASAP, you can PM for instruction.Also please feel free to PM me if you have any other questions!
04-08-2010, 01:30 PM
#22
The link that I posted should address your concern on how to install on roofs with fins or antennas.
I apologize if I can't be any more helpful.
04-09-2010, 01:53 PM
#27
You can look at Drunkie's pictures for reference.
http://forums.maxima.org/southeast-u...vevqs-max.html
04-09-2010, 02:16 PM
#28
04-22-2010, 06:39 AM
#37
alright...done with some modification.
im not gonna say it was easy-the sunroof was a PITA and i just could not get it to stick down at the top of the rear window.
and i boogered up the one side so decided to cut it in on each side but it came out alright. i need to clean up the rear just a smidge and ill be happy.
I did slice part of my sunroof rubber surround(it was one sharp azz blade) but patched it all up.
im not gonna say it was easy-the sunroof was a PITA and i just could not get it to stick down at the top of the rear window.
and i boogered up the one side so decided to cut it in on each side but it came out alright. i need to clean up the rear just a smidge and ill be happy.
I did slice part of my sunroof rubber surround(it was one sharp azz blade) but patched it all up.
Last edited by nissandrvr98; 04-22-2010 at 06:42 AM.
04-22-2010, 06:43 AM
#38
04-22-2010, 11:16 AM
#39
well as i said, that was obviously the goal, until i realized the pass side was kinda crinkled from shipping and in trying to fix it i f'd it up and really had no other option but to trim it in on both sides. I didnt WANT it to be like that but im happy with it for now.
it was my first time doing a vinyl over such a large part of the car so it was a learning exp. i m sure i could do better if there is a next time.
it was my first time doing a vinyl over such a large part of the car so it was a learning exp. i m sure i could do better if there is a next time.
04-22-2010, 12:13 PM
#40
well as i said, that was obviously the goal, until i realized the pass side was kinda crinkled from shipping and in trying to fix it i f'd it up and really had no other option but to trim it in on both sides. I didnt WANT it to be like that but im happy with it for now.
it was my first time doing a vinyl over such a large part of the car so it was a learning exp. i m sure i could do better if there is a next time.
it was my first time doing a vinyl over such a large part of the car so it was a learning exp. i m sure i could do better if there is a next time.
It's actually not that bad at all (esp for a first). Also, you could easily 'add-in' more vinyl strips whenever. However, lol, you got me kinda nervous to do it on my own.
And the biggest worry of mine would actually be the sunroof
