can u answer this please :D:

are these wetsanded between coats for a smooth finish...I can't tell from the pic...can you post a very close up shot? thanks!

as for prepping didn't u just do a quick wet sand and use an adhesion accelerant...like the one duplicolor sells?

did u use a ceramic 'engine/caliper paint'...I feel like the covers might hold up with regular automotive paint if prepped correctly but ceramic paint would be even better

-J

I'd be interested in all the plastics. Looks sweet !!

Of course it always comes down to price... if it's above and beyond the means of the casual enthusiasts, there wouldn't be much sold. So hopefully the price wont be TOO outrageous... and within the means of the consumer. Overrall I think you got people interested in the product, now we wait on the pricing :)

Respectfully,
We spent a good amount of time perfecting the method. Nothing like Quantum Physics, but to explain the process would only enable another professional paint shop to cheat, rather than coming up with their own process. More than likely using lower grade paints or clear.

The surface is not as smooth as sheet metal. So it does have that kind orange peel look, but we feel the texture, as subtle as it is, adds to the depth of the fire.

I can tell you that we only used normal professional pigments, and clear... no High Temp caliper style paint. Also the reason we tested for almost 2 moths to make sure we could back our quality and durability.

Thanks for snooping though! I admit… I am the same way too. :eek:

no thank you for the info...I was just fleshing you out to see if you were some guy with a bucket of hobby paint and an cheap airbrusher kit from walmart

I think your product looks great and hope to purchase from you in the future...depending on what kind of graphics are eventually offered

thanks

-J

Ahhhh I see.
We are not a fly-by-night operation. The work is not performed out of our garages if that is what you mean. Our Company, which shall remain nameless until were are properly set up as a vendor, does a lot of custom sheet metal for motorcycles. We also do insurance paint, as well helmets and damn near anything that is paintable and someone is will to pay for. Recently a Mailbox, toilet seat and clock that was painted in the real fire garnished $875 in a silent auction benefit for the downed/lost Army and Seals families. The ones shot down in Iraq a few months back.

Thanks for asking though. These types of questions only help to answer others questions about the quality and the operation. We have begun working on a site to help show our work and the operation so possible clients can see we aren’t a bunch of talented TAG Kids with our $1.96 cans of Wal-Mart spray-paint!!! :)
Dan

vice, that cover is tight!

i'll keep an eye on this thread. good luck in your effort to get the vendor thing up here in the forum.

can't wait to see all of em painted.

Sorry everyone. We need to get up with Omicron as he has yet to send me the Vendor info. We promise we are working on it, but there is nothing I can do until we get the info and determine if we can become a paid vendor. I gave Omicron our word that we would not conduct any shady business or try to slip things under the radar, and I shall keep my word. I will PM him again to see if he cannot expedite the info. I am not sure if this is something a committee has to evaluate and maybe this is why it is taking longer than expected. Maybe I can contact Matt at MazdaParts.com and see if we cannot distribute via him, but that seems underminded and sneaky.

On a side note... Tuesday the 6th we will probably be starting on the full engine cover and body paint. I will have photos a few days after that.
Thanks for your patience.

The first one you presented was nearly perfect however, I felt it didn't match the special Velocity Red. It would be a perfect match for all other colors of the 8.

Now the second version is perfect for the VR. I wish I could see both in person. Your Orange Yellow was done so well..

that wouldn't been underminded or sneaky...I'll pm you the rest as it is long and boring for everyone else :)

Thanks for answering the many, many, many questions! The covers look great! I'll keep my eye on this post.

Body paint...
All Covers will be painted tomorrow. Will post thos files once Completed.

wow.....cant wait to see it finished

Someone will break out the ole fire extinguisher when seeing that :)

Ok here is the final product.

Body...

Dude, those are smokin hot. Dayum ...

Where did you get this painted?

he's doin it himself. read the first post, itll give you all the info

love your paint job

sweet !

dang, nice work! I'm surprised nobody else has gone all mural crazy under our hood as all those pieces put together leave a huge canvas to be utilized. :)

vice seems to be a bit of a pioneer

Awesome! Wonder how something like that would like on a titanium-colored RX8

with black/silver flames? :) cool