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I like it. Not sure I'd get such a result. Future ideas based on this?
Full anodised aluminium front bezel for A4000 - Interest poll
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It is not very difficult.. This is the first time I'm wrapping something (one small piece of dust on the top... Seems that I didn't clean the shell enough).
So here is what I did:
- Brushed on some paint remover (chemical based) to remove most of the paint
- Used a filling knive to remove the paint (carefully without scratching too much)
- Sanded the whole thing down with grid 400, 600 and 1200
- Cleaned with alcohol to remove dust and grease
- Did the wrapping, which is not more difficult than applying a sticker only a bit larger...
It is possible to remove the wrap a bit and apply it again when you've included some air... I just used my fingers to push the wrap to the shell and push the air out.
Total costs... approx € 8,- for the wrap (enough for two outer shells)... Unfortunately, the shipping costs were also approx. the same, so in total € 15,-
Worth trying right?
I've used this website: https://www.wrapfolie.nl/zelfklevende-wrap-folie/Aluminium-folie-grijs (Sorry, but it is in Dutch)
You only need 0.4m (40 cm) as the width is 1.52m.
So here is what I did:
- Brushed on some paint remover (chemical based) to remove most of the paint
- Used a filling knive to remove the paint (carefully without scratching too much)
- Sanded the whole thing down with grid 400, 600 and 1200
- Cleaned with alcohol to remove dust and grease
- Did the wrapping, which is not more difficult than applying a sticker only a bit larger...
It is possible to remove the wrap a bit and apply it again when you've included some air... I just used my fingers to push the wrap to the shell and push the air out.
Total costs... approx € 8,- for the wrap (enough for two outer shells)... Unfortunately, the shipping costs were also approx. the same, so in total € 15,-
Worth trying right?
I've used this website: https://www.wrapfolie.nl/zelfklevende-wrap-folie/Aluminium-folie-grijs (Sorry, but it is in Dutch)
You only need 0.4m (40 cm) as the width is 1.52m.
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They have arrived and they are gorgeous!
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Unfortunately, I'm attending a conference from tomorrow for the rest of the week. I will start sending the face panels from Saturday onwards.
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Unfortunately, I'm attending a conference from tomorrow for the rest of the week. I will start sending the face panels from Saturday onwards.
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PRS, man, I can't wait. It looks sooooo nice.
Hi , is there stil a chance to order it. Would like to have a Magnetic version, is that in Production like this. saw the thread to late.
Quantumcat
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If you end up doing a second round, I would be interested as well.
Hi all,
Thank you for your interest. I was not planning on a second run, but if the interest is high enough I can be persuaded.
Please keep in mind that the current run was cost negative for me (mainly on time and packing), so the price per unit would go up slightly.
All design credits to @stoobs and willing to adapt his design towards a magnetic solution. As it appears, the current design need some slight modification as the rods are slightly too long and in my case the lock (the one with key) hole is slightly too small. These are minor adaptations and can easily be dealt with using a file.
Thank you for your interest. I was not planning on a second run, but if the interest is high enough I can be persuaded.
Please keep in mind that the current run was cost negative for me (mainly on time and packing), so the price per unit would go up slightly.
All design credits to @stoobs and willing to adapt his design towards a magnetic solution. As it appears, the current design need some slight modification as the rods are slightly too long and in my case the lock (the one with key) hole is slightly too small. These are minor adaptations and can easily be dealt with using a file.
bradpadgett
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Would also like to express an interest for one if you do another run!!!!
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