Handmade Vinyl "Eyelids"

[NickR1]

Originally Posted by deamon32

More power to you, if you like the way it looks don't let us discourage you.

+1
if you re-read the last 2 pages numerous people had your back and think it COULD be a pretty cool addition.

Originally Posted by Papethova

I still say that PS of the AW looks the best... try to copy that

that's what i was gonna say. just keep trying and comparing. maybe print out a close up shot of the photoshopped white concept hood and just use trial and error to get the right shape and look.

and definitely keep taking the pics from several yards away from the car so we can see the whole thing.


i can't say i'd install it on my car but it's your car so do whatever makes you happy

[BaNaNaBoy69]

Originally Posted by m4tthew

IMO these look way better than any "real" eyelids you can buy. Looks much more subtle and flows much better, almost like a joey-modded headlight. Plus, Bananaboy-if you have the money for a BMW why cheap out and get "real" eyelids? Get a real metal boser done.

Any suggestions on where to get a real metal boser?

[m4tthew]

Go to a body shop, tell them what you want and give them $1200 for the work and re-spray.

[Chris_B]

yea... you could spend 1200 on two small pieces for your car..
i wouldn't XD

haha, I'm still having fun making these different eyelids

[dbtk]

Originally Posted by matt

dude, look at your headlight. theres a bow in it.

could you tape it exactly like that bow?



u c it?

or just put a thin white stripe on it like in that pic

Here is what I did with some basic electrical tape.

[Bullitt]

dbtk, that's the same shape I used! Except I applied a smoked vinyl (actually did much earlier this year, before this thread existed). An old pic is attached below. I've been "beta-testing" this shape so to speak and have been meaning to tweak it by extending it further to side--exactly like you've done. Since I see the vinyl as temporary, the next logical step is to get custom cut ones in a special plastic material and have them painted.

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[adamaster]

looks good ..

[dbtk]

Originally Posted by Bullitt

dbtk, that's the same shape I used! Except I applied a smoked vinyl (actually did much earlier this year, before this thread existed). An old pic is attached below. I've been "beta-testing" this shape so to speak and have been meaning to tweak it by extending it further to side--exactly like you've done. Since I see the vinyl as temporary, the next logical step is to get custom cut ones in a special plastic material and have them painted.

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Bullitt, yours is awesome. Yes, I need something more permanent. I wish someone would market one. I would be willing to pay up to $80 for for the proper shape and material.