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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 04:17 AM
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You should do the expedition console cup holder area!
I definitely will, I put added that console to the truck after I did the trim pieces.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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If it works out, I might go back to the carbon fiber style due to it looking really good.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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If it works out, I might go back to the carbon fiber style due to it looking really good.
Ya, I thought about that too, I like the look of it, but didn't want to look like a Honda Civic rice burner.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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where did you get the hydrographing film??
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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where did you get the hydrographing film??
I got it from a wholesale distributer. Most of the films come from China. It's pretty difficult to get a hold of if you don't run a shop.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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Also, you have to do quite a bit of research to get it to turn out right. Each film requires a specific chemical activator, specific water temperatures, specific soak times, activation times, rinse times, heating times etc. I'm still learning the process. Once I get it down, I might open up my services to the forum members to build my portfolio. But I've got a lot on my plate right now (in the middle of moving from Seattle to San Diego and taking 4 full time classes at school - 2 400 level math courses, a 400 Chemistry course and a 300 level Computer Science course). Trying to graduate this year.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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I got it from a wholesale distributer. Most of the films come from China. It's pretty difficult to get a hold of if you don't run a shop.
There's several on ebay...don't know the quality though.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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That video that was posted has a website that you can get it from I noticed but its all camo stuff. I haven't been able to find woodgrain or cabon fiber anywhere. I checked ebay, but you always have to worry about quality....
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DonkeyShark
Also, you have to do quite a bit of research to get it to turn out right. Each film requires a specific chemical activator, specific water temperatures, specific soak times, activation times, rinse times, heating times etc. I'm still learning the process. Once I get it down, I might open up my services to the forum members to build my portfolio. But I've got a lot on my plate right now (in the middle of moving from Seattle to San Diego and taking 4 full time classes at school - 2 400 level math courses, a 400 Chemistry course and a 300 level Computer Science course). Trying to graduate this year.
I'm in on this one . Maybe you could start with a small stock of the basic trim pieces, then start an exchange program sort of what I have read that Patman does. Classes come first tho. Get yur edjumication first . hit me up if you want a starter .
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Im in on this once your ready man.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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thanks guys you got me wanting to spend money now
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Oh I wanna camo my dash now, that is friggin awesome!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 04:02 AM
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Thanks guys, I'll let everyone know once I'm ready to take on projects. I'll be too busy for at least a month though.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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do you know what the chemical film activator is? searched and searched but unable to find the contents
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Still too busy to do this yet?
 

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