Covering the exposed aluminum on the floor... GASP... sacrilege! - Page 2 - LotusTalk

SweetDaddyD · 01-06-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by xxguitarist

The 2nd stage slip solution is half rubbing alch, so it's quite volatile, and the vinyl won't even stick down until the slip is gone. I wouldn't worry about having fluid left under the vinyl.

If any application fluid (and 50% rubbing alch is too much- it should be 25% or use an actual commercial fluid) it will evaporate out in a few warm days. Just like how you often have a small bubble under the paint protection film when you pick the car up and once it gets some time in the sun it evaps out. Also alcohol evaps fast.

Newman- just makes sure he gives you cast vinyl. If you get calendared sign vinyl your installation will be twice as difficult. I wouldn't even try it with regular vinyl but then again I rarely even stock anything non high perf. since I don't like working with it and am generally doing car stuff anyway.

TheViper · 01-06-2009, 11:32 AM

I prefere the interior black look, so I re-trimmed the sills.

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Originally Posted by Monsi

why is your passenger side door sill uncovered?

Demonized · 01-06-2009, 11:35 AM

I'll take two in Hello kitty island adventure please.

xceed · 01-06-2009, 11:43 AM

Looks nice! I'd go with silver instead of cutout tho.. :

xxguitarist · 01-06-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

If any application fluid (and 50% rubbing alch is too much- it should be 25% or use an actual commercial fluid) it will evaporate out in a few warm days. Just like how you often have a small bubble under the paint protection film when you pick the car up and once it gets some time in the sun it evaps out. Also alcohol evaps fast.

Yeah, I wasn't sure the exact %, but the point was that it would evaporate out well before it did any corrosive damage.

dasmoofler · 01-06-2009, 12:33 PM

How 'bout CF look vinyl?

newman · 01-06-2009, 12:35 PM

Vinyl is vinyl.

CF look vinyl is not CF...

Too poser-y for me.

(Though I'd did consider having some cf covers made...)

SweetDaddyD · 01-06-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by newman

Vinyl is vinyl.

Wrong.

Certain ones won't work at all for this, and some will work fine. I'd use Oracal 851 or 951 but that's just me.

There are different CF vinyls too. From the ultra sh!tty looking printed crap, to the stuff that actually looks real. The later costs about 10 times more, and won't work in this application anyway.

newman · 01-06-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Wrong.

I just meant that vinyl is vinyl, in that it's not trying to simulate something it's not.

Even if it was just an aesthetic cover, the only way anything that looks like CF is going on my car is if it really is carbon fiber.

NomisR · 01-06-2009, 01:02 PM

How about, aluminum look vinyl?

newman · 01-06-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NomisR

How about, aluminum look vinyl?

You, sir, just blew my mind!

delise · 01-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Those ridges are functional foot traction pads and that vinyl would wear out quickly I would think, they are meant to be used for foot traction when getting out of the car, I use them every time I get out of my car, right foot pushes off of the ridges as I lift out to exit.....

Sideoiler · 01-06-2009, 01:07 PM

Could you make an alum. cover that fits in the channels allowing you a flat surface for the vinyl? Just thinkin' out loud, might make for a better result visually and make for an easier install.

I'm in the bare alum. camp.

newman · 01-06-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by delise

Those ridges are functional foot traction pads and that vinyl would wear out quickly I would think, they are meant to be used for foot traction when getting out of the car, I use them every time I get out of my car, right foot pushes off of the ridges as I lift out to exit.....

We must have different methods of egress. Maybe I'll see how a few other people get in/out.

At least we have an exit strategy...

Moto44 · 01-06-2009, 01:13 PM

I enjoyed the raw nature of my first Elise, and am now equally enjoying the plusher ride of my second car.

dasmoofler · 01-06-2009, 01:24 PM

Sorry Todd, but that center console looks like a purse with that strap on it!

Moto44 · 01-06-2009, 01:46 PM

Agreed! It's a good thing it's on the passenger side. And... that [nut] cup holder slides in and under the dash, thank goodness.

xceed · 01-09-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

Sorry Todd, but that center console looks like a purse with that strap on it!

Pfff... I like it. Perfect way to enhance the spartan setting of the 'Lis with some metrosexual plush details. Car should have been Aspen / Ice White tho, or even Moonstone Silver. *hide*

PAelise · 01-09-2009, 05:36 PM

Don't care much for the strap, but the rest of the interior is great.

newman · 01-11-2009, 10:24 PM

INSTALLED!

Was kind of a pain in the butt. Had to apply it dry, because the contour of the floor made it impossible to squeeze out misted water.

I think it looks awesome, still have to see about installing a little graphic. Also wrapped the center gusset, which isn't a gusset at all and is only held in place by 4 plastic tabs... Go figure.

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newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Vinyl is vinyl. CF look vinyl is not CF... Too poser-y for me. (Though I'd did consider having some cf covers made...) __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

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delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,534	Those ridges are functional foot traction pads and that vinyl would wear out quickly I would think, they are meant to be used for foot traction when getting out of the car, I use them every time I get out of my car, right foot pushes off of the ridges as I lift out to exit..... __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear

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dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	How 'bout CF look vinyl?

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Sideoiler Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 525	Could you make an alum. cover that fits in the channels allowing you a flat surface for the vinyl? Just thinkin' out loud, might make for a better result visually and make for an easier install. I'm in the bare alum. camp.

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dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Sorry Todd, but that center console looks like a purse with that strap on it!

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Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	Agreed! It's a good thing it's on the passenger side. And... that [nut] cup holder slides in and under the dash, thank goodness. __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

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PAelise Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 87 Images: 1	Don't care much for the strap, but the rest of the interior is great.

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newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	INSTALLED! Was kind of a pain in the butt. Had to apply it dry, because the contour of the floor made it impossible to squeeze out misted water. I think it looks awesome, still have to see about installing a little graphic. Also wrapped the center gusset, which isn't a gusset at all and is only held in place by 4 plastic tabs... Go figure. __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

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