Fiji Blue Eyelid Review (kind of...)

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 08:20 AM

So my first impression of the eyelids when I first got them in the mail was "WOW!!!" I thought the color of the Fiji eyelids were a perfect match. It even had a metallic sparkle to it. Of course that was at night and I didn't have good lighting outside.

So in the morning, I did the install. I got a double layer of the overlays from Blue Batmobile. Good thing I did too. The "fiji blue" eyelids were transparent. So it would not be the same color if installed without a black layer underneath. My first impression of the film was that it was very thin. It is not the same as the Lamin-X film that I had put on my tails and fogs. You have to be really careful with the install since you cannot just peel it and reapply it as many times as you like once it dries. To make the install easier, just dip the whole overlay in soapy water dry with a hair dryer once it is positioned in the right place.

After I was done with the install, I realized that the color of the eyelids were still a tad bit lighter than the paint. The metallic specks seemed to make it a bit lighter. Because it was lighter than the paint, it made it look kind of cheap.... So I will probably just rip it off later. I feel like I wasted $27, but I guess that's what I get for being too excited about it. Kind of wished I would have just bought the GraffiXpression emblems instead. Live and learn I guess...

Sorry, but I only have pictures of it at night time since I couldn't get my camera to work during the day. I will take more pictures of it later on today when the sun is up. Apparently, it doesn't look bad at night or if you look at it from the side. If you face the front of the car during the day time, you can tell it looks a little strange.

As you can see, it does not affect light output at all for those with a retrofit. The cut off about an inch under the eyelids. Too bad it looks too tacky when the color doesn't match.

So for the Fiji owners out there that are interested in the eyelids, the eyelids aren't bad if you don't mind the color being off a little. It bugs me a lot that the color doesn't match completely, so I will be ripping the film off after I take some day time pics.

UPDATE
Since I'm trying so hard not to (start and) finish my research paper (which is due in less than 12 hours), I decided to come out at sun rise to take pictures of the eyelids. You can kind of see the small difference between the two shades. It is a very close match though. Just not close enough for me.

SilverSedanDJVG · 11-26-2007, 08:33 AM

never liked those to begin with, only color those will look good with is black....its impossible to get a perfect match

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 08:37 AM

^^^ Yeah... I saw the eyelids on the NHBP and the ASM. It looked like a perfect match so I got a little excited. I ordered the ones for the FBP hoping it would be a good match too. Didn't turn out so well I guess.

***Zeuceone*** · 11-26-2007, 08:37 AM

Fiji...

***BLouIsGod*** · 11-26-2007, 08:41 AM

I dont really like them because the hood line makes it look off.

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 08:41 AM

Oooops.... Damn... Sorry... haven't slept yet... Thanks Zeuceone... Too bad I can't edit title...

SilverSedanDJVG · 11-26-2007, 08:43 AM

These eyelids aren't made out of the same material as his tail overlays are they?....

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverSedanDJVG

These eyelids aren't made out of the same material as his tail overlays are they?....

I'm not sure since I have Lamin-X on my tails, but I hope not. Just e-mail him and ask if you are interested. He replies in about a day.

***Zeuceone*** · 11-26-2007, 09:03 AM

The eyelids are made from vinyl. The headlight/taillight/fog is a protective vinyl which is 8mm or more thick.

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 09:09 AM

^^^ That would make sense.

***Fully Flared*** · 11-26-2007, 09:41 AM

It would look alot nicer if you painted the lower portion of your grill fiji as well

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fully Flared

It would look alot nicer if you painted the lower portion of your grill fiji as well

Thought about it since I got some scratches due to rocks on the freeway, but I like it better without it. I was even considering selling the hood and putting back the stock hood, but my girlfriend said that she liked it. So I thought I would just keep it.

dominicanto17dr · 11-26-2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBP FG2

Thought about it since I got some scratches due to rocks on the freeway, but I like it better without it. I was even considering selling the hood and putting back the stock hood, but my girlfriend said that she liked it. So I thought I would just keep it.

Aww.. your gf said "KEEP IT!!

" lol jk. Dont let your girl keep you on lock. But yea, I just ordered another pair of lids for my TW si sedan. The first time I got them I got really excited when it was "in the bag". Installed on the headlights I was like ehh, its allright. Im getting another pair cuz the first order I was in a rush and sort of beat them to death lol. By accident. I got a discount from Bat tho

***FBP FG2*** · 11-26-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominicanto17dr

Aww.. your gf said "KEEP IT!!

" lol jk. Dont let your girl keep you on lock.

LMAO. I was unsure about it. I kind of like it, but I kind of like the OEM hood too. It's all good though. = P I asked her for her opinion. Dude... I really need to get back to that paper... 20% of my grade...

hoanger · 11-26-2007, 10:37 AM

yeah not feeling eyelids at all..
the only car it looks good on is the neon srt-4 for some reason, even then it's still tacky like you said
the headlights of the 8th gens are perfect the way they are, eyelids ruin em

Firestrife · 11-26-2007, 10:56 AM

On my NHBP Si it doesnt look to bad. I see you get the light leakage like I do, cant help it though. But I like they way they turned out on my car, they dont look too bad on your car at all especially with the retros.

***blue rocket*** · 11-26-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBP FG2

So my first impression ...

Kind of wished I would have just bought the GrafiXpressions emblems instead. Live and learn I guess...
...

Anubis · 11-26-2007, 12:44 PM

Nice lil' write up you did there thanks. With that said I don't like the way the look at all. IMO it looks odd.....but to each their own I guess.

KutLeSsXpReSsIoN · 11-26-2007, 01:12 PM

ohh shoot u got ur mugen GPs installed!
well done robert

brazilianguy · 11-26-2007, 01:32 PM

i love them, i think they make the car looks so evil ehhee
i will be getting some as soon as i get my foglights

11-26-2007, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
*FBP FG2* Yeah... that's me Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 19 Posts: 701 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Fiji Blue Eyelid Review (kind of...) So my first impression of the eyelids when I first got them in the mail was "WOW!!!" I thought the color of the Fiji eyelids were a perfect match. It even had a metallic sparkle to it. Of course that was at night and I didn't have good lighting outside. So in the morning, I did the install. I got a double layer of the overlays from Blue Batmobile. Good thing I did too. The "fiji blue" eyelids were transparent. So it would not be the same color if installed without a black layer underneath. My first impression of the film was that it was very thin. It is not the same as the Lamin-X film that I had put on my tails and fogs. You have to be really careful with the install since you cannot just peel it and reapply it as many times as you like once it dries. To make the install easier, just dip the whole overlay in soapy water dry with a hair dryer once it is positioned in the right place. After I was done with the install, I realized that the color of the eyelids were still a tad bit lighter than the paint. The metallic specks seemed to make it a bit lighter. Because it was lighter than the paint, it made it look kind of cheap.... So I will probably just rip it off later. I feel like I wasted $27, but I guess that's what I get for being too excited about it. Kind of wished I would have just bought the GraffiXpression emblems instead. Live and learn I guess... Sorry, but I only have pictures of it at night time since I couldn't get my camera to work during the day. I will take more pictures of it later on today when the sun is up. Apparently, it doesn't look bad at night or if you look at it from the side. If you face the front of the car during the day time, you can tell it looks a little strange. As you can see, it does not affect light output at all for those with a retrofit. The cut off about an inch under the eyelids. Too bad it looks too tacky when the color doesn't match. So for the Fiji owners out there that are interested in the eyelids, the eyelids aren't bad if you don't mind the color being off a little. It bugs me a lot that the color doesn't match completely, so I will be ripping the film off after I take some day time pics. UPDATE Since I'm trying so hard not to (start and) finish my research paper (which is due in less than 12 hours), I decided to come out at sun rise to take pictures of the eyelids. You can kind of see the small difference between the two shades. It is a very close match though. Just not close enough for me. Last edited by FBP FG2; 11-26-2007 at 09:39 AM.

11-26-2007, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
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11-26-2007, 09:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Fully Flared* Ijuswannachill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 17 Posts: 2,025 iTrader: 3 / 100%	It would look alot nicer if you painted the lower portion of your grill fiji as well __________________ 2007 Galaxy "Greige" LX Coupe FOR SALE : Rockford Fosgate P 200-2 AMP for $150 SHIPPED

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11-26-2007, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
SilverSedanDJVG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Age: 20 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0%	never liked those to begin with, only color those will look good with is black....its impossible to get a perfect match

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*FBP FG2* Yeah... that's me Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 19 Posts: 701 iTrader: 5 / 100%	^^^ Yeah... I saw the eyelids on the NHBP and the ASM. It looked like a perfect match so I got a little excited. I ordered the ones for the FBP hoping it would be a good match too. Didn't turn out so well I guess.

11-26-2007, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
*FBP FG2* Yeah... that's me Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 19 Posts: 701 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Oooops.... Damn... Sorry... haven't slept yet... Thanks Zeuceone... Too bad I can't edit title...

11-26-2007, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
SilverSedanDJVG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Age: 20 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0%	These eyelids aren't made out of the same material as his tail overlays are they?....

11-26-2007, 09:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
*FBP FG2* Yeah... that's me Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 19 Posts: 701 iTrader: 5 / 100%	^^^ That would make sense.

11-26-2007, 10:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
hoanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 4,970 Jason iTrader: 1 / 100%	yeah not feeling eyelids at all.. the only car it looks good on is the neon srt-4 for some reason, even then it's still tacky like you said the headlights of the 8th gens are perfect the way they are, eyelids ruin em

11-26-2007, 10:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Firestrife Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 20 Posts: 3,363 Keenan iTrader: 9 / 100%	On my NHBP Si it doesnt look to bad. I see you get the light leakage like I do, cant help it though. But I like they way they turned out on my car, they dont look too bad on your car at all especially with the retros.

11-26-2007, 12:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Williamsburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 4,844 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Nice lil' write up you did there thanks. With that said I don't like the way the look at all. IMO it looks odd.....but to each their own I guess.

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KutLeSsXpReSsIoN Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 77 Eugene iTrader: 1 / 100%	ohh shoot u got ur mugen GPs installed! well done robert

11-26-2007, 01:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
brazilianguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Age: 20 Posts: 2,504 Iuri iTrader: 3 / 100%	i love them, i think they make the car looks so evil ehhee i will be getting some as soon as i get my foglights