Gauging Interest- Gloss Black B Pillar Vinyl Overlays
10-11-2007, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
holy shit yall are fast..
Im still waiting to hear from Astro about vending..we were discussing via PM and he hasn't responded in about a week. If all else fails I will put them on ebay
Im still waiting to hear from Astro about vending..we were discussing via PM and he hasn't responded in about a week. If all else fails I will put them on ebay
10-11-2007, 01:51 AM
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$40 a set.....thats rediculously lame for how much time it takes to cut a strip of vinyl and box it.
What brand is it? For $40 bucks I'd want printed 3m with lam.
What brand is it? For $40 bucks I'd want printed 3m with lam.
10-11-2007, 08:19 AM
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^Get an estimate from your local sign shop and see what they quote you. 1/10th of what Acura charges for basically the same thing is pretty competitive IMO
10-11-2007, 12:07 PM
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The DIY will come with the overlays and includes pictures
As far as car washings- the vinyl is 8 year outdoor rated w/ strong adhesive so there should be no issues. I have not tested my car in an automatic wash but it was hand washed several times with the prototypes on and had no issues. The vinyl wraps around the pillars and tucks in between the rubber stripping (see 3rd pic) so I highly doubt an auto carwash would rip it off.
As far as car washings- the vinyl is 8 year outdoor rated w/ strong adhesive so there should be no issues. I have not tested my car in an automatic wash but it was hand washed several times with the prototypes on and had no issues. The vinyl wraps around the pillars and tucks in between the rubber stripping (see 3rd pic) so I highly doubt an auto carwash would rip it off.
10-12-2007, 09:50 AM
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They look great. For the DYI, do you have to actually take the pillars off, or can you put the vinyls on while the pillars are still installed on the car?
Also, what would the final price and shipping to Toronto, Canada be? Thanks and great job on these!
Also, what would the final price and shipping to Toronto, Canada be? Thanks and great job on these!
10-12-2007, 10:45 AM
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You do not need to remove the pillars. The only prep you need to do is sand and clean them thoroughly. The vinyl goes straight on after that. I'll get back to you on shipping to Canada.. let me get my vendor approval and we'll discuss then
10-12-2007, 11:02 AM
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Just a warning, but vinyl tends to bubble up if you dont have smooth contact, it gets worst in the summer because heat expands the air under the vinyl. I did mine a couple of months ago and it really started to get bad. You could pop the bubbles with a needle though....just a heads up. (FYI - i never sanded mine though)
10-12-2007, 11:17 AM
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^Sanding/cleaning is crucial. I discovered the same thing you did with the prototypes which I did not sand underneath. The final version which is pictured had the necessary prep work done before the vinyl was applied and there were no bubbles and none have come up Sanding supplies will be included in the kit.
Sanding supplies will be included in the kit.
10-12-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
$40 a set.....thats rediculously lame for how much time it takes to cut a strip of vinyl and box it.
What brand is it? For $40 bucks I'd want printed 3m with lam.
What brand is it? For $40 bucks I'd want printed 3m with lam.
j/k 
Again, good job buddy!
10-12-2007, 05:45 PM
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I'd be interested in a purchase as well. Price is fair.
I love how some complain about cost when they don't realize the effort you put into putting something together and selling it. I'm sure most of us are no mass producers here and doing it on our own time where we could be doing something else. My motto is if you dont like the price, don't complain, don't buy and make your own you lazy cheap ass!!
I love how some complain about cost when they don't realize the effort you put into putting something together and selling it. I'm sure most of us are no mass producers here and doing it on our own time where we could be doing something else. My motto is if you dont like the price, don't complain, don't buy and make your own you lazy cheap ass!!
10-12-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by OntarioTL
I'd be interested in a purchase as well. Price is fair.
I love how some complain about cost when they don't realize the effort you put into putting something together and selling it. I'm sure most of us are no mass producers here and doing it on our own time where we could be doing something else. My motto is if you dont like the price, don't complain, don't buy and make your own you lazy cheap ass!!
I love how some complain about cost when they don't realize the effort you put into putting something together and selling it. I'm sure most of us are no mass producers here and doing it on our own time where we could be doing something else. My motto is if you dont like the price, don't complain, don't buy and make your own you lazy cheap ass!!
10-14-2007, 09:19 PM
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man. finally some1 came up wit an idea for the faded pillars. ive painted my pillars over 4 times and they look like crap. even though i take my time painting it. when im done, it looks new but with new faded marks all so. im interested in this kit. lemme know where to start
)I Know the weekend are good time for me to stop by an pick them up. Just let me know when your ready.
10-23-2007, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
^Get an estimate from your local sign shop and see what they quote you. 1/10th of what Acura charges for basically the same thing is pretty competitive IMO
I run one.....
+ you can get a whole roll of vinyl (15"x100yds / 24"X100yds) for under $100.
Ill send you a pm.
