The 370z Useless Thread (Coors Lite version)

2theextreme · 09-11-2009, 02:13 PM

Caravanshaka · 09-11-2009, 02:14 PM

^slut

phelan · 09-11-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

that'll definitely get the vinyl guy going "...wtf?

"

FuszNissan · 09-11-2009, 02:19 PM

^^I wish I could have heard your conversation with the vinyl company

phelan · 09-11-2009, 02:20 PM

better than furries.

2theextreme · 09-11-2009, 02:20 PM

Welp....I think I decided on how I'll get Smurf on my bar! Hi-TecDesigns suggested the following:

Lasering the single-color image into the powdercoat would be permanent, and detail would be very high (at least 300dpi, possibly upwards of 600dpi in some cases). Cost would be about the same as a multi-color sticker. Multi-color is still an option here through powdercoating, but the cost for multi-color would be high due to the large number of steps.

phelan · 09-11-2009, 02:24 PM

lasering? oooh, you better make sure you really want to nickname your Z 'smurf' for the rest of your ownership

2theextreme · 09-11-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

^^I wish I could have heard your conversation with the vinyl company

Oh it was bad! I tried to explain what I wanted and I could hear the confusion in her voice (or was that her trying to decide if the call was even real!) and once I got into explaining the actual Smurf image....oh.....even I just wanted to get off the phone and apologize to her for calling!

2theextreme · 09-11-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

lasering? oooh, you better make sure you really want to nickname your Z 'smurf' for the rest of your ownership

Good point....ok, here are the 4 options Hi-TechDesign suggested:

1) Powdercoating through a stencil would create the longest lasting mark and allow for multiple colors, though detail would be extremely low and might be costly.

2) Vinyl would have about the same low level of detail but wouldn't last nearly as long (heat may discolor the vinyl and/or make it curl up after a while). Cost would be dirt cheap for a single color, and plenty of component manufacturers use this method as it does seem to work okay for a handful of years.

3) Decals (usually vinyl, as well) can be cast in full-color (at a higher cost), but will have the same issue as in 2) above.

4) Lasering the single-color image into the powdercoat would be permanent, and detail would be very high (at least 300dpi, possibly upwards of 600dpi in some cases). Cost would be about the same as a multi-color sticker. Multi-color is still an option here through powdercoating, but the cost for multi-color would be high due to the large number of steps.

phelan · 09-11-2009, 02:30 PM

well, you could always get an aftermarket bar if u grow bored of the lasered smurf!

nogoodname · 09-11-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Oh it was bad! I tried to explain what I wanted and I could hear the confusion in her voice (or was that her trying to decide if the call was even real!) and once I got into explaining the actual Smurf image....oh.....even I just wanted to get off the phone and apologize to her for calling!

that god i live far from you, if i was with you while you made the call, i would be

in the background

2theextreme · 09-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

well, you could always get an aftermarket bar if u grow bored of the lasered smurf!

Yep, I thought about that, too. Thats sorta why the laser idea doesnt bother me....plus I have about 60 more payments left!

phelan · 09-11-2009, 02:41 PM

then enough chatter, go get it!

nogoodname · 09-11-2009, 02:42 PM

do it

FuszNissan · 09-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Bite the bullet!

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2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Welp....I think I decided on how I'll get Smurf on my bar! Hi-TecDesigns suggested the following: Lasering the single-color image into the powdercoat would be permanent, and detail would be very high (at least 300dpi, possibly upwards of 600dpi in some cases). Cost would be about the same as a multi-color sticker. Multi-color is still an option here through powdercoating, but the cost for multi-color would be high due to the large number of steps. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	lasering? oooh, you better make sure you really want to nickname your Z 'smurf' for the rest of your ownership __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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