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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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Default CF & Fiberglass shaved hatch garnish / trunk handles on

I've found a place on ebay called americancarbonfiber1 selling fiberglass and carbon fiber hatch garnishes.

Anyone picked up one of these yet? Price is good, communication seems to be pretty good. I asked a few questions, it's not an overlay.. the person said they could make them stronger so they wouldn't break like OEM... Should be interesting.

I'll update when I get mine, with pics of course!
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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That's the same company that made a mold for me. I can vouch for them, excellent quality.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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how much?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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$85, I believe. This is the best method for a badgeless garnish. I am ordering a bulk of these and eyelids, so all I have to do is paint them.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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oh snaps. that is cheap! time to find that piggy bank...
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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you're ordering bulk? so are you going to sell them?

and how are people breaking their OEMs?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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link me please!
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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FLEA, how are they handling the mounting situation? Do they use the same material (CF or FG) for the tabs, or metal by chance? I'm just hoping it doesn't get torn off as easily, though the CF I'm sure will be stronger than plastic.

Oh, and, just in case you guys didn't notice.. It looks like they can make the CF ones in whatever weave you need to match your other stuff! Pretty, pretty cool.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AGTC85
link me please!
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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Well, there goes my secret.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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cant find anything for the scion under their store?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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That's because I bought the last ones.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEA
That's because I bought the last ones.
You selling them flea?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Yes, when I get them in stock. Keep in mind all you have to do is primer, block off, apply basecoat, and then clear these.

A bodyshop will charge $175 to paint these, if you provide the paint. $275 if you just provide the piece.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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nice! keep me posted!
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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i want one garnish
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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same here
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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same here
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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how much will you be selling them for? i'd like one since i have some bodywork coming up...
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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If anyone is REALLY INTERESTED in one please e-mail me at kennon7mills@gmail.com



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