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> Too white?, is the one on the right too white?
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post Jul 30 2004, 04:40 PM
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Just got the sample of the new material for the fronts. The only sample I have of one is old and yellowed (shown). Is the new one too white?


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post Jul 30 2004, 04:42 PM
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It's too white for me! I can't own anything that white or it ends up being white with greasy fingerprints (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) As for authenticity, no idea.. Personally I'd prefer black, for the above reason.
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post Jul 30 2004, 04:42 PM
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They were probably that white when new.
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post Jul 30 2004, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(John Jentz @ Jul 30 2004, 03:42 PM)
They were probably that white when new.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but i want a set of the black ones anyways ...

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post Jul 30 2004, 05:27 PM
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To me, it appears as if the old ones are molded from Nylon. It's natural color is sort of yellowish, as appears in your photo. The (very) white one is likely a different material (polymer), though I suppose it could be Nylon with white colorant. Is this a custom machined (rather than molded) part? If so, I suspect it may be Delrin, as it's natural color is (very) white. Also, if it is custom machined, Delrin stock is commonly available in black as well.

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post Jul 30 2004, 05:33 PM
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Who frickin cares? I'll take white.
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post Jul 30 2004, 09:18 PM
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If you want original, you aren't buying these anyway.
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post Jul 31 2004, 01:42 AM
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It's a polyurethane elastomer......... I asked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


and yes they will be available in Black.....long story short had to drive back across town to get the Black sample that I should have pickup up last trip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post Jul 31 2004, 06:32 AM
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I have a new pair of OEM clips that I bought a few years ago, not yet installed. They are quite white, as opposed to my old clips (one broken) which have yellowed. For an improved clip, white or black is okay, but I'll probably pick black if its offered.
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post Jul 31 2004, 08:21 AM
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I would take a set of black as well. They look nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 31 2004, 11:37 AM
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Thanks guys, just read the MDS on the material. It says it will yellow with age (the white ones)............

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post Aug 25 2004, 05:12 PM
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are the white ones the same material as the black ones I have?

Actually, one is black the other seems really dark purple (can see light through it)
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post Aug 25 2004, 06:04 PM
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No, the white ones shown (and the black one in this pic) are hard plastic. Like the originals. The problem is they aren't flexible coming out of the mold and they don't take the black dye well (I have a couple of grey ones to prove it). I only got 8 pieces done before one broke in the mold, making the mold useless.

I'm looking at strengthing the master of the one's you (and the other Beta testers have) along the underside of where the lid sits and along the leading edge of the top lip.

This would strengthen the whole clip by adding material to the support edges, while still keeping it soft enough that it would not mar painted tops or ones that spend a lot of time in the trunk (warmer, non rainy climates).

There is 20 different grades of rubber. The rears holders are made from a 90 Shore A Hardness and go down in grade to a 5. The lower grades look prefect for seals. The higher grades look good for making front valances or bumper tops. All I need is one good one to copy.

There is 41 grades of the plastics. Most are mid grade hardness.

Basically I can make any NLA part if it is made from plastic or rubber. All I need is ideas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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post Aug 25 2004, 06:23 PM
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How about a set of complete Targa and rollbar seals?
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post Aug 25 2004, 06:34 PM
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Given time, yes
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post Aug 25 2004, 06:37 PM
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ideas?!?

part #s 40 & 41 in the exploded view diagram, dust caps. they are for tail shifters, so may not be much of a market, but i'd like one!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) a used one just sold for about $40. on ebay.

great work BTW!!!

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post Aug 25 2004, 06:39 PM
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also, the side marker boots.
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post Aug 25 2004, 09:08 PM
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part #s 40 & 41 in the exploded view diagram, dust caps. they are for tail shifters, so may not be much of a market, but i'd like one!!  a used one just sold for about $40. on ebay.


Doug, I think I have NOS of part 41 take a look at these pics. I was going to ebay it but if you need PM me and we can talk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Aug 25 2004, 09:09 PM
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post Aug 25 2004, 11:47 PM
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Sure, don't offer it to me so I can see if I can duplicate it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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