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SweetDaddyD · 08-19-2007, 05:48 PM

Thanks for posting the pics! Glad you like them!

I got around to making a set from the new carbon fiber material so here they are, along with brushed and chrome. All of these are available and I have one set of each ready to go. If no ET'er wants them, I'll toss them up on ebay. If interested PM me. I can also put these on static material.

xtn · 08-19-2007, 06:04 PM

Wow!

How about a Lotus Sport windshield banner that's a CF backing with Brushed for the graphic/letters??? Then CF gumballs with just Brushed track numbers to match the banner!!! Dangit! If I can't source the red stuff I want pretty soon, I'm going to give up and order something like that!

xtn

SweetDaddyD · 08-19-2007, 06:23 PM

It's do-able. I'm still asking my supplier about getting in a small qty of the new chrome red material I found. I think it's exactly what you want. It's just a matter of getting it. I can see their perspective though. They don't want to be stuck with a 50 yard roll of expensive material they can't sell.

If you (or I) don't get that in, your CF/brushed scheme would be no problem though.

xtn · 08-20-2007, 06:34 AM

Here is a crappy picture of the tint film I've seen. That's pretty much the look I'm going for. In fact I think I may order a roll of the red, discard the lower dark portion (it's a "fade") and use the red chrome portin to tint the top four inches of my windshield with. Then maybe just some red chrome numbers layed over a gumball of your brushed aluminum or something like that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDO...QQcmdZViewItem

SweetDaddyD · 08-20-2007, 07:32 AM

If I can get my supplier to get the red chrome stuff then, you'll be happy with it. That's pretty much what it looks like. I'm sure it's less translucent than window tint. I'm curious to how tint would work. The adhesive is on the "wrong" side and the translucency is going going to darken it once it's layered over a substrate. Possibly not as much an issue if going over chrome or brushed anyway. I can see what you are going for though, and I like it.

xtn · 08-21-2007, 07:08 AM

I didn't realize window tint film had an adhesive. I thought it was just put on by applying some soapy water, squeegying out the water, and letting it all dry really well. No?

If the stuff you're getting is close enough to that tint film, perhaps I can use your stuff for the exterior and just use the tint film for the windshield header. Maybe it would be a close enough match.

I'm going to order a roll of the tint film next week. Possibly I can send you some to test a small piece with. Let me know if you get a sample of your stuff.

Westrock · 08-21-2007, 02:45 PM

Those one shown above can they be taken on and off pretty easily / dependably? Like if I needed a number decal for autocrossing, but wanted to take it off afterwards?

How much would something like that run for a 2 peice set (one for each side)?

rugger1345 · 08-21-2007, 03:00 PM

The one I have on my car above removes itself easily... but not too easily so it will fly off. I just keep the backing around to store the numbers. I had a weird situation with SDD about my numbers (bought a different set on eBay, then he came out with these, so we talked about applying the purchase of the different set, which wasn't made yet, to this, blah blah, blah) so you will have to ask him about price. I am happy with the static though. I would just clean the area before you apply it. I washed my car then used Meguire's Quik Detailer where I applied the numbers.

I'm using the numbers for track days on my daily driver.

SweetDaddyD · 08-21-2007, 03:18 PM

Westrock: PM sent
rugger1345: thanks again for the business. Glad to get you want you want. I like to use spray detailer to install as well.

dukenyc · 10-02-2007, 11:09 AM

Sweetdaddy, i would like to order a set of the numbers like the one's pictured above, speciafically the "chrome" ones. Also, i would like to order a sticker for the front plate spot, the british flag one.

My next track day is Oct. 11th, about 10 days away.

Do you think that you can have them shipped to me by then?

thanks!

dukenyc · 10-02-2007, 11:10 AM

make that the Brushed one, not the chrome!

SweetDaddyD · 10-02-2007, 11:49 AM

PM sent. Thank you for the order.

08-19-2007, 05:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Thanks for posting the pics! Glad you like them! I got around to making a set from the new carbon fiber material so here they are, along with brushed and chrome. All of these are available and I have one set of each ready to go. If no ET'er wants them, I'll toss them up on ebay. If interested PM me. I can also put these on static material. Attached Images

08-19-2007, 06:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	Wow! How about a Lotus Sport windshield banner that's a CF backing with Brushed for the graphic/letters??? Then CF gumballs with just Brushed track numbers to match the banner!!! Dangit! If I can't source the red stuff I want pretty soon, I'm going to give up and order something like that! xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods> Last edited by xtn : 08-19-2007 at 06:10 PM.

08-20-2007, 06:34 AM	#24 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	Here is a crappy picture of the tint film I've seen. That's pretty much the look I'm going for. In fact I think I may order a roll of the red, discard the lower dark portion (it's a "fade") and use the red chrome portin to tint the top four inches of my windshield with. Then maybe just some red chrome numbers layed over a gumball of your brushed aluminum or something like that. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDO...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods> Last edited by xtn : 08-20-2007 at 06:58 AM.

08-21-2007, 07:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	I didn't realize window tint film had an adhesive. I thought it was just put on by applying some soapy water, squeegying out the water, and letting it all dry really well. No? If the stuff you're getting is close enough to that tint film, perhaps I can use your stuff for the exterior and just use the tint film for the windshield header. Maybe it would be a close enough match. I'm going to order a roll of the tint film next week. Possibly I can send you some to test a small piece with. Let me know if you get a sample of your stuff. __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

08-21-2007, 02:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,338	Those one shown above can they be taken on and off pretty easily / dependably? Like if I needed a number decal for autocrossing, but wanted to take it off afterwards? How much would something like that run for a 2 peice set (one for each side)? __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige + VF Stage 2 Vision Function Supercharger Install Thread Stereo Harness Info \| Exige with no wing??

08-19-2007, 06:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	It's do-able. I'm still asking my supplier about getting in a small qty of the new chrome red material I found. I think it's exactly what you want. It's just a matter of getting it. I can see their perspective though. They don't want to be stuck with a 50 yard roll of expensive material they can't sell. If you (or I) don't get that in, your CF/brushed scheme would be no problem though.

08-20-2007, 07:32 AM	#25 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	If I can get my supplier to get the red chrome stuff then, you'll be happy with it. That's pretty much what it looks like. I'm sure it's less translucent than window tint. I'm curious to how tint would work. The adhesive is on the "wrong" side and the translucency is going going to darken it once it's layered over a substrate. Possibly not as much an issue if going over chrome or brushed anyway. I can see what you are going for though, and I like it.

08-21-2007, 03:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
rugger1345 Simplify and Add Lightnes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 131	The one I have on my car above removes itself easily... but not too easily so it will fly off. I just keep the backing around to store the numbers. I had a weird situation with SDD about my numbers (bought a different set on eBay, then he came out with these, so we talked about applying the purchase of the different set, which wasn't made yet, to this, blah blah, blah) so you will have to ask him about price. I am happy with the static though. I would just clean the area before you apply it. I washed my car then used Meguire's Quik Detailer where I applied the numbers. I'm using the numbers for track days on my daily driver. __________________ If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable. -Louis D. Brandeis DID YOU HEAR THAT, COP IN BIG LAKE, TEXAS?

08-21-2007, 03:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Westrock: PM sent rugger1345: thanks again for the business. Glad to get you want you want. I like to use spray detailer to install as well.

10-02-2007, 11:09 AM	#30 (permalink)
dukenyc Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 240	Sweetdaddy, i would like to order a set of the numbers like the one's pictured above, speciafically the "chrome" ones. Also, i would like to order a sticker for the front plate spot, the british flag one. My next track day is Oct. 11th, about 10 days away. Do you think that you can have them shipped to me by then? thanks!

10-02-2007, 11:10 AM	#31 (permalink)
dukenyc Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 240	make that the Brushed one, not the chrome!

10-02-2007, 11:49 AM	#32 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	PM sent. Thank you for the order.

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