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Old May 6, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Thanks Brent Franker! This will be my weekend project

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Old May 6, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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What exactly is that?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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its a sticker kit that allows you to paint the grid pattern from the outside of the light so that you don't see the separating original. Should look really nice when its done. Mine were still together but they were scratched up and dirty inside so I took them apart and sanded/polished them.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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exactly!
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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I need a sticker kit for the honeycomb tails for a secret mod. Damn local vinyl shop won't do it. They think honeycomb is a GMTrademark. SMH
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Old May 7, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Swiat34
I need a sticker kit for the honeycomb tails for a secret mod. Damn local vinyl shop won't do it. They think honeycomb is a GMTrademark. SMH
send Brent an email (bottom of the main page) - may take him a day or two to get back with you but I'm sure he has what you need

http://www.f-bodyvinyl.com/index.php
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Old May 7, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Brent is the man when it comes to vinal!
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Old May 7, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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x2 on Brent being the man!
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Wow, a whole lot of nothing on his site! LOL I sent him a e-mail! Thanks for that contact info!
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Old May 8, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Wow, a whole lot of nothing on his site! LOL I sent him a e-mail! Thanks for that contact info!
Read the top of the page... Test site. He links you to his actual web page...where there's plenty.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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sorry it took so long but I finally started this past weekend

vinyl applied and pics with just VHT - I'm going to let it cure a while before prepping and clearing... the last coat of VHT went dry and left a matte finish which I kinda like... opinions?




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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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also sanded off the DOT # and L/R on the reflectors
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Looks really good. VHT always dries matte. To get it shiny it needs to be wetsanded and/or cleared...
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Looks good so far.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Keep it going and get them shiny
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/vinyl/vinyl.htm

that's the link I've always used for Brent's stuff. He's got a TON of product on there and will probably do just about anything custom.

For those that haven't used him here's a fun story of how awesome he is. I ordered the CAMARO inlay for the rear panel in reflective silver. He shipped them out and I promptly installed them. During my install I ruined the second "A". I emailed him asking for a new "A" to match. He told me I got the LAST inlay set from that vinyl manufacturer and the colors wouldn't match. I agreed to just buy a new set. He kindly sent me a completely new set from the new manufacturer FREE OF CHARGE!!! Yes, he is indeed awesome. And he will get all of my future vinyl business.
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so... I've found some matte clear - I'm really considering doing these in a matte finish as well as the center piece with a new bird

opinions?
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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I think with the matte bird center peice, they would really look good
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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still working on the center piece - instead of the 'Trans Am' lettering and bird, I'm going to use a small USMC EGA, VHT over it lightly, and use the same matte clear

I picked up some 3457 bulbs from a non-sponsor that are guaranteed longer life, brighter, and cooler than other 3157 bulbs... I'll also be opening up the outer holes to accept 3157 sockets

here's after curing... may wet sand and spray a few more coats of clear

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nice work i like the idea of the matte look
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