Sticker Fab

The best appearance mod for the money on a WRX or STI is usually vinyl, not paint. StickerFab precut overlays give you smoked headlights and tail lights, 3D carbon-fiber-look emblems, and blacked-out trim for the 15-21 WRX/STI and 22-26 WRX — without buying new housings or paying for paint. Because every kit is cut for a specific panel, you get the custom look in an afternoon with basic hand tools.

Vinyl overlays are precision-cut film designed to wrap factory lenses and trim. The appeal is reversibility: unlike tint spray or paint, a quality overlay can be removed to reveal the stock finish underneath, which matters for leased cars and resale. Finishes range from smoked and gloss-carbon-look to the textured 3D carbon fiber that mimics a real weave from a few feet away.

When shopping, insist on kits cut for your exact generation — a 15-21 overlay won't fit a 22-26 body — and look for air-release adhesive film, which lets you reposition the piece and squeegee out bubbles. Start with the high-impact pieces (emblems, tail lights, headlights) and expand to hood scoops, mirror trim, and bumper overlays once you're happy with the look. Check your year and model before ordering.

StickerFab specializes in precut overlay kits, and this collection is organized around the pieces owners ask for most. The 3D carbon fiber line covers front and rear emblem overlays, rear bumper overlays, quarter mirror trim overlays, and center dash trim for the 15-21 WRX/STI. The lighting overlays include Version 1.0 tail light overlays for the 22-26 WRX — a clean way to darken the factory tails — and smoked headlight overlays V2 for the 15-21 cars. Rounding out the catalog are hood scoop overlays and a printed-series steering wheel emblem overlay with a gloss carbon look for the 22-26 WRX. Two popular starting points: the Version 1.0 tail light overlays for the 2022+ WRX and the smoked headlight overlays V2 for the 15-21 WRX/STI.

If you'd rather replace the housings entirely, browse Aftermarket Tail Lights and the model-specific Subaru WRX/STI Tailights collection. For more detail pieces, see Ornaments and Emblems and Exterior Trim. And if you're on the fence between overlays and new housings, our article on why you should invest in new tail lights for your Subaru lays out both sides.

Are vinyl overlays hard to install?

Most are beginner-friendly. Clean the surface, wet-apply or dry-apply per the instructions, and use a squeegee and heat gun on curves — plan on 30 to 60 minutes per piece.

Will overlays damage my headlights or tail lights?

Quality precut vinyl is removable and shouldn't harm factory lenses when removed carefully with gentle heat. Avoid cheap universal tint spray if reversibility matters to you.

Do smoked overlays reduce light output?

Yes, any smoked film reduces output somewhat. Choose a lighter smoke if you do a lot of night driving, and always verify your local regulations.

Will a 15-21 overlay fit my 22-26 WRX?

No. Body panels and lenses changed between generations, so order the kit cut for your exact year range.