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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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vinyl eyelids compared to FG or urethane?

Simple inquiry on which looks better. It's tough to gauge when I haven't seen either in person. I've heard the FG/Plastic ones stick up a bit? Any color match problems with vinyl? Price doesn't matter. I want the one that looks the best. Responses with pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

These are the FG ones I am referring to:

http://www.silviaparts.com/store/ind...?product=0001#
 
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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calvin aka ahero has had bats vinyl overlays for his headlights for a while...he should have pictures there a good color match...and the plastic ones dont line up with the hood that well...its not plush<-- did i spell that righ
 
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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i have the silvia parts eyelids in FG... fit great and no problems with chipping or anything
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Vinyl overlays will sit flush with the rest of the car. My only complaint is that they don't reflect as well as the paint.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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those look good hero
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:32 AM
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i might get some eyelids pretty soon maybe...
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by G35Pinoy
i might get some eyelids pretty soon maybe...
you've been saying that for how long now?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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I have a set from Silvia Parts and am very happy with the look.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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Hey aHero, are yours the dual layer or single? Also, which exact model are they: g35hL1 or g35ch3? They look the same to me? Thanks.

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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personally i think the fb or urethane lids look better, the vinyl ones are hard to see and dont really give off the same effect.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity



VINYL FTW .

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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that car looks sick!!!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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Andrew which eyelids are those. I've been trying to get a hold of you to order them, but it's rather difficult.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
Hey aHero, are yours the dual layer or single? Also, which exact model are they: g35hL1 or g35ch3? They look the same to me? Thanks.

`John
I have the single layer. I believe lh1 andch3 are the same.

Flush (vinyl) eyelids > fiberglass/carbon fiber eyelids

Shoot Andy an e-mail, it's faster.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 04:17 AM
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I have...not quite getting the exact answers I'm looking for, except that the ch3 and hl1 are the exact same thing, but the hL1 and hL2 are the new model #. I want to know what the dual layer version looks like before I buy them. I'm assuming they're just a tad bit thicker? Oh, and I can't decide whether to get them in white (the color isn't 100% on), or get them in black. Mind you I plan on painting the grille a gloss black as well.

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