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BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats.
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BlownBigBlock
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. (40th Anniversary Mat Done)
Only problem so far with a lit version is the absorbtion of the light with the felt. The picture above is all white foam board, so the light was reflected. I layed a piece of red felt on the white board (wasn't tight), and it did effect the output of the light, around the border was still bright, but towards the center was darker.
Was going to take pictures, but at 2:00am, I kinda forgot and was in a fog...
Only problem so far with a lit version is the absorbtion of the light with the felt. The picture above is all white foam board, so the light was reflected. I layed a piece of red felt on the white board (wasn't tight), and it did effect the output of the light, around the border was still bright, but towards the center was darker.
Was going to take pictures, but at 2:00am, I kinda forgot and was in a fog...
Warbeaver
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. (40th Anniversary Mat Done)
^^^^
keith is saying that when you have white board, that reflects light much more than some sort of cloth. its like headlights shining on a damp road vs a dry road. the dry, brighter pavement will reflect light much more than a damp, dark pavement.
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keith is saying that when you have white board, that reflects light much more than some sort of cloth. its like headlights shining on a damp road vs a dry road. the dry, brighter pavement will reflect light much more than a damp, dark pavement.
GR8racingfool
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. (40th Anniversary Mat Done)
I like the glow! That looks awesome!
They still even make glow wire? I thought that stuff was extinct.
And Mr. Warbeaver, tail lights came in today, got them installed...looks bad ass, and they are only half way done. You'll see when they are totally finished.
~F~
I like the glow! That looks awesome!
They still even make glow wire? I thought that stuff was extinct.
And Mr. Warbeaver, tail lights came in today, got them installed...looks bad ass, and they are only half way done. You'll see when they are totally finished.
~F~
kjohnson
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. (40th Anniversary Mat Done)
ahhh well you might be able to put a heavy layer of dark gray paint on the back of the foam. idk I might still be confused
ahhh well you might be able to put a heavy layer of dark gray paint on the back of the foam. idk I might still be confused
BlownBigBlock
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. (40th Anniversary Mat Done)
This is what I'm referring to, the only difference is the red felt was added to the back piece. Not sure if a higher intensity inverter would take care of it, a combination of larger wire and higher inverter, or possibly using a different material. Compare this to the picture a few posts earlier. If you were a few feet away, it didn't look bad, but not nearly the brightness as the one using just the white foamboard setup. Possibly using a white glo-wire might help also, just gotta decide what I want to do.
This is what I'm referring to, the only difference is the red felt was added to the back piece. Not sure if a higher intensity inverter would take care of it, a combination of larger wire and higher inverter, or possibly using a different material. Compare this to the picture a few posts earlier. If you were a few feet away, it didn't look bad, but not nearly the brightness as the one using just the white foamboard setup. Possibly using a white glo-wire might help also, just gotta decide what I want to do.
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BlownBigBlock
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. (40th Anniversary Mat Done)
I already asked, he said not..... Sniff, sniff...
I already asked, he said not..... Sniff, sniff...
BlownBigBlock
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. ("Supercharged" design opinion)
Ok, opinion time, called Tyler - this is what I'm planning on doing, if I get positive feedback. Like the 40th Anniversary this will be the raised portion on black foam board. The decal itself will be 30" long and a tad over 5" high... The reasoning for the chrome border is it's easier for me to cut, and not lose the detail of the lettering (still a pain in the butt)
, I'll use the chrome trim (1/4") as my guide. I can then put this on a piece of colored felt or possibly another piece of black matt vinyl. Currently I asked him to show me matt black with chrome border (what you see here).
I also need to decide what shape to make the "hole" so to speak, possibly an oval shape or do I loosely follow the script shape (this will get wrapped by the trunkliner fabric). All feedback welcome.
Ok, opinion time, called Tyler - this is what I'm planning on doing, if I get positive feedback. Like the 40th Anniversary this will be the raised portion on black foam board. The decal itself will be 30" long and a tad over 5" high... The reasoning for the chrome border is it's easier for me to cut, and not lose the detail of the lettering (still a pain in the butt)
, I'll use the chrome trim (1/4") as my guide. I can then put this on a piece of colored felt or possibly another piece of black matt vinyl. Currently I asked him to show me matt black with chrome border (what you see here).I also need to decide what shape to make the "hole" so to speak, possibly an oval shape or do I loosely follow the script shape (this will get wrapped by the trunkliner fabric). All feedback welcome.
Mad Monkey
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. ("Supercharged" design opinion)
i think you should make the hole a slanted rectangle, same slant as the angle (italics) in the font.
i think you should make the hole a slanted rectangle, same slant as the angle (italics) in the font.
BlownBigBlock
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. ("Supercharged" design opinion)
The lettering in chrome and border in black, that wouldn't ba big change to it. A whole chrome emblem won't work - you'd lose the detail.
The cutout for the cover will go along the shape of the border, only it will be 3/4" larger. I'm having him do a decal, we'll see how it looks when done.
what about the lettering in chrome, and the letter bordering in black? or just a whole chrome "supercharged"?
just throwin out ideas
The lettering in chrome and border in black, that wouldn't ba big change to it. A whole chrome emblem won't work - you'd lose the detail.
The cutout for the cover will go along the shape of the border, only it will be 3/4" larger. I'm having him do a decal, we'll see how it looks when done.
Mad Monkey
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VictorSmalls
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. ("Supercharged" design opinion)
I'm interested in seeing the Supercharged one. Might change my mind from TGP to Turbocharged.
Can't wait until you get into 04+.
I'm interested in seeing the Supercharged one. Might change my mind from TGP to Turbocharged.
Can't wait until you get into 04+.
onebadassgtp
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. ("Supercharged" design opinion)
I like it!!! Hope that's enough feedback, J/K
Great idea...If you end up doing something for the 04+ That would be a nice option!
Do you use any type of router to cut up your "hole"? Maybe you can some what close to the outside contour of the chrome " Supercharged" and drop it right in.
I like it!!! Hope that's enough feedback, J/K
Great idea...If you end up doing something for the 04+ That would be a nice option!
Do you use any type of router to cut up your "hole"? Maybe you can some what close to the outside contour of the chrome " Supercharged" and drop it right in.
BlownBigBlock
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Re: BlownBigBlock's Trunk Lid Mats. ("Supercharged" design opinion)
Dude, I'm cuttin' with an exacto knife - what's a router? LOL It's foamboard I'm using. I could probably come close to what you're asking, but it seems kinda cool to almost have it viewed as a mounted emblem. Let me try this way first and go from there. Thanks for the suggestions though, and yes still looking for that elusive 04'+ trunk lid.
Dude, I'm cuttin' with an exacto knife - what's a router? LOL It's foamboard I'm using. I could probably come close to what you're asking, but it seems kinda cool to almost have it viewed as a mounted emblem. Let me try this way first and go from there. Thanks for the suggestions though, and yes still looking for that elusive 04'+ trunk lid.