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Old 12-23-2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
Just a question...I just watched a video on youtube showing how the dipping process was done, and it's pretty awesome.. But, what I was wondering was...could you guys do a vid that shows your set up and maybe you shops set up as well? Not that it really matters, just would like to see what your set up is like
I won't post up any vids or pics of our work areas because we have to protect our investment and processes. Not trying to be disrespectful to anyone, but it is the smartest thing for us to do.

On a side note, those Youtube videos are somewhat deceptive because they are also protecting their investment. I'll just tell you not to believe everything you see in those vids. Now that we have gone through the training, and the company we did it with let us know about the Youtube videos' deceptive ways, we know what has been misrepresented. The process is much like they show, but details are intentionally made to be misleading so that if someone were to completely mimic it, the pattern on the piece will wash right off.

Also, this process is a base coat / clear coat process. The basecoat can range from many types of paint, but the clear is an automotive PPG clear that can be done in high-gloss, matte, etc. It is not just a dip, but a real automotive quality paintjob as well.

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im sorry, alot of pages, whats the pricing?
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Can you explain how this works? Sorry if someone already asked and I missed it. Looks cool as hell!

I'm interested in a carbon fiber xbox controller myself. LOL
Old 12-23-2009 | 12:49 PM
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im sorry, alot of pages, whats the pricing?
Most of our threads end up being a lot of pages and some stuff can get lost in the fray, but we have not posted any pricing yet, but we will soon.

I would say we'll be very affordable for most people.
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Originally Posted by Phantom_LS2
Can you explain how this works? Sorry if someone already asked and I missed it. Looks cool as hell!

I'm interested in a carbon fiber xbox controller myself. LOL
You can see the general process on Youtube, but as I said above, most misrepresent some aspects intentionally.

I am going to make several Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers soon and post them up once I am up and running.
Old 12-23-2009 | 12:59 PM
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Thats crazy how it works..hard to believe the pattern comes out near perfect like that! You guys are defenatly on to something...again $$$$
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yeah im still freaking out how it comes out like that lol
Old 12-23-2009 | 01:04 PM
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wow!! This stuff looks pretty cool. I may have to send my stuff in...
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Yeah, the youtube videos are just the general idea which is good enough for most people. I can already start seeing the possibilities of all the different things to get covered, from the engine bay to the interior, the possibilities are endless.
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
Yeah, the youtube videos are just the general idea which is good enough for most people. I can already start seeing the possibilities of all the different things to get covered, from the engine bay to the interior, the possibilities are endless.
There are many items that can be done, and patterns to choose from. The size of our tank also gives us the ability to do large items which we will be trying to get buisness for. ATV body panels, helmets, Motorcycles tanks, motorcycle fairings, etc....
The Youtube videos are only about 20 percent of the work. They have also condensed a lot of time into 45 seconds. Even after doing this process in person, it is absolutely amazing. On the websites I do not like the wood pictures I have seen. However in person they look amazingly real. Besides the up front costs, and supplies needed: the amount of room you need to paint, store, and clear coat parts is also fairly large.
We are very excited to be doing this work.

Thanks, Roger
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is it a go?

i already have some pieces that i want to sent out
the center console piece for a 6 speed just the top part not the whole console

the frame around the stereo

the ac vent rings on my transam

what am i looking to pay for these items to get them looking like carbon fiber
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Originally Posted by droptopT/A
is it a go?

i already have some pieces that i want to sent out
the center console piece for a 6 speed just the top part not the whole console

the frame around the stereo

the ac vent rings on my transam

what am i looking to pay for these items to get them looking like carbon fiber
We have begun to assemble some costs for the interior pieces. We will be making parts next week. So we need to publish a price list this week. Very likely you will see it before Wednesday. We plan to be in full production by January 4th 2010.
We are working like crazy right now trying to get out all of the orders that were bought this weekend, and trying to get the outbuilding ready for use.
This should be our last very hectic day, and we wil have time to get prices to you guys.

A list of all the pieces you guys may want done will help us to get the price list done a little quicker.

Thanks, Roger

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Old 12-27-2009 | 12:41 PM
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-Firebird Radio/Hvac bezel
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Old 12-27-2009 | 05:58 PM
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^That pretty much covers all the interior parts that most would want...including myself
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Id be interested in prices for an intake or valve covers.
Old 12-27-2009 | 07:57 PM
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Def. valve cover pricing.
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i would love prices to also this only works on playstic type stuff or does it work on metals to just curious thanks
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In all honesty, anything in the interior that can be removed, some guys are going to want dipped/wrapped.
Old 12-28-2009 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Big bird55
i would love prices to also this only works on playstic type stuff or does it work on metals to just curious thanks
Metals can be finished also.
We are planning to incorporate this into the emblem work too.

Thanks, roger


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