okla7788 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I have always like the look of the eyelids, but i just couldn't get myself to spend $$$ for them. So I made these myself. I left it carbon for now. Maybe i will paint them later. Not quite as sexy as the real thing but close enough for <$20. Let me know what you think. If there is interest I can send you a file for a stencil so you can make you own. I use Graphix FX. I brought it at Canadian Tire. I found it in the same section where they keep the window tinting, side molding and exterior graphics material. I will let you know in a month how the material holds up. The stencil.pdf file is 50% of the actual size stencil you will need. Use you favourite graphics program (or maybe even ms word will do) enlarge the graphics 200%, print it and way you go.stencil.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Very nice! I like it. Can you send me the file? And what material did you use? X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i dont like it.. but hey, everyone's entitled to do what they want to their own car 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphyralph5 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I think that it looks pretty good especiallyfor 18 bucks. I would like the file also. What material is that and where did you get? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Looks great! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okla7788 Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 glad you like it! original post updated w/ material info and stencil file. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i dont like it.. but hey, everyone's entitled to do what they want to their own car You don't have to like it...but hey everyone's entitled to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Pretty neat. Is the material self-adhesive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Not bad...not sure it is my thing but could you show a close up of the detail and how well it shaped around the lense? I was thinking of picking this stuff up to cover the "wood" trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Not bad...not sure it is my thing but could you show a close up of the detail and how well it shaped around the lense? I was thinking of picking this stuff up to cover the "wood" trim me too... maybe we can split the material? hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 great DIY job. you can always 'undo' assuming you can get the glue off. forms to the headlight curve quite well. I cannot cut that straight... that is my problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okla7788 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 it is self adhesive. it forms very well to corners. it saids "heat moldable" on the package and you can encourage it w/ hair dryer. show us pictures when you are done w/ the wood trim, i still have material left over. casopolis - it's easy to cut the material, i overlay the stencil on the material and cut it w/ scissors, and you can straighten it all you want before sticking it on the lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 great DIY job. you can always 'undo' assuming you can get the glue off. forms to the headlight curve quite well. I cannot cut that straight... that is my problem. I think it looks great, I would prob paint mine white if I was gonna do them. My concern would be being able to get them off without screwing up the plastic on the headlights, think its possible? okla btw I was the one in chapters parking lot in oakville that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidinNY Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I did something similar on my girls ride with vinyl from a sign shop... Take a look here. Total cost.... $0.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I like it!! I like the lids on the car, but don't think it would look right putting them on my car with a hood deflector on. would look to busy. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2redgsr Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 heres a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 not even close to looking like carbon fiber OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 The OP just needed to paint them white and it'd be money. I do like my RBS better though http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/editcorner.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/betterlight.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2redgsr Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 where do you get these, i want them now. The OP just needed to paint them white and it'd be money. I do like my RBS better though http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/editcorner.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/betterlight.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2redgsr Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 btw what kind of lip is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 all of his stuff is RBS. you can contact myself or Rommel for that stuff. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well done! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 43K Hanger? Srsly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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