Author Topic: Info for everyone (Read 1910 times)

shawn1007 · « **on:** April 11, 2008, 07:28:48 PM »

I used to own an automotive aftermarket company when I lived in Cincinnati (Class Act Autographics)
I still have some stock left over
Pinstriping, some graphics, gold leaf, roll vinyl, and a 24K gold plating machine.. I know there is someone just aching to get some gold work done! I have seen it, and I think it rocks on the right vehicle! hit me up if you need something.. I know I have some 1/2 high bowties and ram heads (F(*&%^ DODGE)...

MoAv · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:46:48 PM »

Quote from: shawn1007 on April 11, 2008, 07:28:48 PM

I used to own an automotive aftermarket company when I lived in Cincinnati (Class Act Autographics)
I still have some stock left over
Pinstriping, some graphics, gold leaf, roll vinyl, and a 24K gold plating machine.. I know there is someone just aching to get some gold work done! I have seen it, and I think it rocks on the right vehicle! hit me up if you need something.. I know I have some 1/2 high bowties and ram heads (F(*&%^ DODGE)...

Gold leaf? Really? I hadn't heard of using that on vehicles. Where would you use it? Hmmmm...

shawn1007 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2008, 05:06:10 AM »

gold leaf can be used anywhere you want. The gold leaf I have is 22K gold. The avalanche lettering in the cladding on 3 sides can be done, tedious work, but can be done. I bet the front bowtie would kickass if it was done in gold leaf.. I did mine in a dark grey and black marble look... I probably wont keep it that way though.... I am in the market for the billet grill, and I am going to put red lights behind it, and hopefully I can find a billet bowtie, or maybe have mine painted black... Looks like I will be getting my airbrush kit back out... LOL I used to do vehicle graphics, and some custom paintwork...

MoAv · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2008, 07:50:05 AM »

I'll bet that would be cool! Gold lettering

When I first got my Av I originally wanted to do all gold accessories on it, then I found out there just isn't that many items in that finish. Then I started looking at some that had been on other cars and it seemed like the finish didn't hold up. So I went chrome. If I ever get around to painting my power bar to match the truck, that gold bowtie would look pretty awsome.,..I don't have a garage so I'm waiting for the weather to warm up (and stay there) since I have to do any painting outside.

Great to know we have a professional on board who knows how to do this stuff!! I'm sure I'll be talking to you again about this

shawn1007 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:00:20 AM »

You know what, I will go ahead and do my front bowtie in it.. I will report with pics! after all, it was gold in the first place... just a yucky gold behind plastic.....

MoAv · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:13:14 AM »

Quote from: shawn1007 on April 12, 2008, 08:00:20 AM

You know what, I will go ahead and do my front bowtie in it.. I will report with pics! after all, it was gold in the first place... just a yucky gold behind plastic.....

Excellent!! I'll be looking forward to seeing pictures of that

(HELP!! Another member with more mod ideas...

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shawn1007 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:38:14 AM »

they are coming as we speak... I am finished with it...
http://www.midwestavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=817

MoAv · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:24:33 AM »

OMG!! That's awsome!! What a classy look

Do you clear coat it?

Ok, how can I get that done to my bowtie....

shawn1007 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:42:26 AM »

I didnt clear coat mine... I dont know if I will keep it.. lol considering this is twice in the last 12 hours I have changed it LOL I have seen people clear coat with polyeurethane

liteft01 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:31:01 AM »

Thats pretty cool looking. Like the carpet too, same that we just put in our home office.

Got any pics of the dark grey and marble? Trying to put my truck in all dark and burgandy (no chrome).

shawn1007 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:11:18 PM »

yea, I put pics in Members rides

liteft01 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:59:49 PM »

Nice job! Looks great on the truck.

shawn1007 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2008, 01:43:14 PM »

New update, I spent the last 4 hours removing that damn gold leaf.. I always worked with that stuff, and have been fortunate to not have to pull it off.... until today. LOL I decided on black, I think it works with the exterior better, now I am off to do the rear emblem...

MoAv · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2008, 02:17:41 PM »

Quote from: shawn1007 on April 12, 2008, 01:43:14 PM

New update, I spent the last 4 hours removing that damn gold leaf.. I always worked with that stuff, and have been fortunate to not have to pull it off.... until today. LOL I decided on black, I think it works with the exterior better, now I am off to do the rear emblem...

Sounds like if you put it on, you'd better want it!! But that's a good thing

PM's you back Shawn...

shawn1007 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2008, 02:36:32 PM »

well, lucky me! no rear emblem! now, I need to find a billet grill for my av and a light bar to go behind it... I am thinking red to go with my Ohio State stuff...

pondfly · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:44:57 PM »

Dammit, if I only knew a couple of weeks ago. I just buffed off the old gold leaf lettering on our reserve fire engine to replace with our department name. I was looking for someone to do gold leaf lettering on the vinyl without getting hosed. Oh well, I decided to go with the DOT reflective tape instead.

And as for removing it. After 24 years of application it took the toughest cutting 3M compound and several hours to cut through the varnish, leaf and painted outline. Then followed up by lighter cutting and final polishing.

shawn1007 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:17:04 PM »

Man, I am liking Mo's Av... chroms handles and the rear lightbar hmmmm

MoAv · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:28:25 PM »

Don't forget the bumper cups...

shawn1007 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:45:12 PM »

bumper cups???? geez and am gonna be out some cash by time I am done.... LOL

MoAv · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:05:18 PM »

Quote from: shawn1007 on April 12, 2008, 09:45:12 PM

bumper cups???? geez and am gonna be out some cash by time I am done.... LOL

Nope - these are actually pretty cheap. Getting up the nerve to cut into my bumpers is what cost!! Whew - that was scary. But it looks great when its done. Cups are only a couple bucks each...I'll see if I can find a link for you.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:58:55 AM »

Quote from: shawn1007 on April 12, 2008, 09:45:12 PM

bumper cups???? geez and am gonna be out some cash by time I am done.... LOL

It starts getting REALLY expensive when you start doing under-hood mods.

bluedevil · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2008, 07:50:59 AM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on April 13, 2008, 06:58:55 AM

It starts getting REALLY expensive when you start doing under-hood mods.

aint that the truth?

mEYEscndfvrtluv · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:42:40 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on April 13, 2008, 07:50:59 AM

aint that the truth?

even JUST the hood!

shawn1007 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:34:32 PM »

I dont think I am one for under the hood mods... maybe anodized mesh hose covers, and air breather... Oh and the all 4 on mod... I like the fact of the fog lights on with the brights...

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2008, 09:25:15 PM »

Quote from: shawn1007 on April 12, 2008, 09:45:12 PM

bumper cups???? geez and am gonna be out some cash by time I am done.... LOL

I just got done posting the Thread on mine. You can find them at a local boat shop for about $2 each.