Gauging Interest- Gloss Black B Pillar Vinyl Overlays

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Old 10-11-2007 | 01:47 AM
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How do I get these?
Old 10-11-2007 | 02:13 AM
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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
Astro is a busy man....I know it took him awhile to get back to me as well. Be patient, he'll get back to you.
Old 10-11-2007 | 02:51 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.
Old 10-11-2007 | 09:19 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
Old 10-11-2007 | 10:50 AM
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How will these stand up to repeated car washings?
Old 10-11-2007 | 11:23 AM
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nice....let us know when it goes down....$40 shipped right?
Old 10-11-2007 | 12:07 PM
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could you please do a DIY on these as well, i think im going to have jump on the band wagon too =)
Old 10-11-2007 | 12:10 PM
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I will order as soon as they are available!
Old 10-11-2007 | 01:07 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.
Old 10-11-2007 | 03:09 PM
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Yeah I am definately intereseted. The vegas sun has turn my pillars into complete dog crap.
Old 10-11-2007 | 03:20 PM
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Damn! That look awesome. Nice SSM btw.
Old 10-11-2007 | 03:25 PM
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That looks great.
Old 10-11-2007 | 03:43 PM
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looks great, count me in.
Old 10-11-2007 | 11:36 PM
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Im in, paypal ready, let me know!
Old 10-12-2007 | 10:50 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!
Old 10-12-2007 | 11:45 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
Old 10-12-2007 | 11:49 AM
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Count me in too. I can't wait to get rid of the faded crap.
Old 10-12-2007 | 12:02 PM
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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)
Old 10-12-2007 | 12:17 PM
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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.
Old 10-12-2007 | 04:59 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.
Looks like he is out Zac, but you let me know when you are ready and your schedule is clear, and I will come pick mine up. We have to do the headlight clearing thing too. How much extra to get help with the prep? READ: (do it for me) j/k

Again, good job buddy!
Old 10-12-2007 | 06:45 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!!
Old 10-12-2007 | 09:27 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!!
Old 10-14-2007 | 10:19 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
Old 10-15-2007 | 10:32 AM
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Still in the process of becoming a vendor.. not too much longer guys
Old 10-15-2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
Still in the process of becoming a vendor.. not too much longer guys
Awesome, can't wait.
Old 10-16-2007 | 11:19 PM
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Zac,

Count me in
Just tell me when you have them ready to go. (me & corey will be test subject )I Know the weekend are good time for me to stop by an pick them up. Just let me know when your ready.
Old 10-22-2007 | 11:15 AM
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Still waiting on Astro..
Old 10-22-2007 | 01:46 PM
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Okay, I'm interested in a set too.... keep us posted.
Old 10-23-2007 | 02:20 AM
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u know i been waitin for these since the start so im in pay pal rdy - so lemme know when u r buddy
Old 10-23-2007 | 12:03 PM
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Let me know as whell, i am interested
Old 10-23-2007 | 12:14 PM
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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.
Old 10-23-2007 | 09:49 PM
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Old 10-24-2007 | 02:32 AM
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+1 for interest..just gotta see when it's all said and done
Old 10-24-2007 | 03:23 PM
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I'm in for a set!
Old 10-25-2007 | 10:46 AM
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UPDATE: The pillar overlays will be on sale in the sponsored sales/group buys forum starting on October 31st
Old 10-25-2007 | 07:03 PM
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Sweet . I'll be ordering it on the 31st then!
Old 10-26-2007 | 10:38 AM
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Sweet . I'll be ordering it on the 31st then!
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Old 10-26-2007 | 11:09 AM
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right on!
Old 10-31-2007 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
UPDATE: The pillar overlays will be on sale in the sponsored sales/group buys forum starting on October 31st
I haven't seen these yet, are they for sale yet?
Old 10-31-2007 | 01:44 PM
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huh I drive a 99 tl and i dont have that problem, my pillars arent faded and they look the same as the whole car. weird



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