Mrs. Man of Steel
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It's like making a Haute Couture gown!! Drape the fabric...and stretch it and cut it...   Putting on masking tape guides... isn't he cute?   Blue pinstripes...  back view so far...  front so far...  :clap: he's such a good boy!  |
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Y2K SILVER BULLET
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2008, 08:18:32 AM » |
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I thought this post was about my favorite band.........................
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lotuschick
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2008, 08:18:48 AM » |
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talon
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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2008, 09:14:02 AM » |
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Excellent job! Let's see some pics of the final product!
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I put the FUN in dysfunctional!
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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2008, 12:07:10 PM » |
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where did you get the lotus sport decal at the top? i like that.
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Burple_X
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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2008, 03:56:59 PM » |
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I've always heard it was easier to do the second time. When would you like to try? I'm just working up the nerve to try it myself. Patients is not one of my stronger virtues! It looks awesome  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2008, 06:06:15 PM » |
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Everytime I see Chris's car its different! Come on now we are still waiting on the finished product pics
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Mrs. Man of Steel
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2008, 07:43:11 PM » |
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where did you get the lotus sport decal at the top? i like that.
All of our graphics were made by Keith Chulick at chuforiagraffix He's in Atlanta and also on Lotus Talk as Sweet Daddy Delicious...he makes custom graphics and has a CO Lotus. His products rock. I think Christopher will tell you that he was VERY frustrated initially with the long white stripes on the hard top...but very happy with the outcome. The other graphics (side number and windshield banner and pinstripes were a piece of cake) He has been interrupted by life(me)  and a business trip, so he won't be able to finish until this weekend...sorry! |
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Man of Steel
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2008, 11:55:13 AM » |
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I used to sublimate my enthusiasm for cars in the interest of fiscal conservatism and practicality.
Well, FORGET THAT NOW!!!
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talon
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« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2008, 11:57:37 AM » |
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It happens to the best of us |
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I put the FUN in dysfunctional!
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2008, 12:06:48 PM » |
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Now I know why I haven't tackled the job. What you have done looks great. Being smart enough to know when to hire a professional is also admirable |
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Mrs. Man of Steel
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2008, 02:27:43 PM » |
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He is such a perfectionist...and probably too hard on himself...but ya' know he has a day job and it doesn't include applying graphics- I'm pretty sure it's a skill requiring repetition...I'm proud of him for knowing when to say when... Did I mention he's such a good boy?  |
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talon
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2008, 02:39:35 PM » |
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 I think you are going to embarass him 
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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2008, 03:35:00 PM » |
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Chris I feel your pain. I also wasnt 100% satisfied when I did mine. I always had a wrinkle right on the contour of the engine deck lid and front bumper near the license plate. Could never get it perfect. One of the reasons I removed mine and opted for painted stripes. No one else ever noticed it but me, but it sure bugged me.   After looking at those pictures again, I remembered I also had a wrinkle on the rear bumper. The shape of the car is so beautiful until you start trying to apply stripes! |
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2008, 11:45:26 PM » |
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Daniel, that is my favorite look on an Elise. Your black stripes look good, but the silver ones were awesome!
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