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> Anybody want Bright Lights? (Pics Added!), Lens Reflector Refinishing (Gauging interest)
SchantzMD
post Mar 14 2012, 12:46 AM
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So I'm down to my last quarter at Cal Poly Pomona and the last thing I have to do to get my degree is finish one class and complete a Senior design project. Therefore over the next 12 weeks I'll be building a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) machine which will be capable of creating a very high vacuum, heating & vaporizing aluminum, and depositing it as a super shiny/reflective coating on a substrate.

In order to recoup some of my project cost (I've spent almost $2k already, damn this school thing is expensive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ) I'm hoping to redo some fog light reflectors, front turn signal buckets, and maybe even some tail/brake/reverse light reflectors (Note: there may be a heat transfer issue on the rear reflectors since they're plastic, so I may not be able to coat them).

So the question for you guys:

Would you be interested in freshly coated reflectors for your lights and if so would $75-$100 for a reconditioned set seem reasonable? Keep in mind this will be dependent on being able to recreate a 98%-100% factory finish and that there will be a fair amount of material cost & prep time associated with each set of 2 reflectors done. Also, this will most likely have to be based on an "exchange" basis. To be honest I don't even know if I'll mess with this endevour yet or if I'll just sell the PVD machine when I'm done, so as of right now this is just a feeler.


Thanks in advance for the input!
Mike


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SchantzMD   Anybody want Bright Lights? (Pics Added!)   Mar 14 2012, 12:46 AM
71 sixer   if you find that you are able to do the rear refle...   Mar 14 2012, 03:59 AM
wingnut86   Share some pictures here of your PVD when done (no...   Mar 14 2012, 05:24 AM
SchantzMD   I'll definitely post a Youtube video because I...   Mar 14 2012, 08:18 PM
Smitty911   I'll definitely post a Youtube video because ...   Mar 14 2012, 10:45 PM
Mikey914   Mike make sure you put a clear over these. They wi...   Mar 14 2012, 10:04 AM
Als914   Hey Mike, that is a great project :Qarl: . Hope yo...   Mar 14 2012, 10:18 AM
7TPorsh   Depending on price...front buckets and rear   Mar 14 2012, 06:16 PM
matthepcat   Good luck with the project! Make the most of t...   Mar 14 2012, 09:45 PM
SchantzMD   So after 250-300 hrs of work I finally have my PVD...   May 16 2012, 08:20 PM
SchantzMD   Thanks for all the interest guys! Even thou...   May 18 2012, 05:22 AM
Cairo94507   Wow - that looks incredible. You might have some ...   May 16 2012, 08:33 PM
wingnut86   That's not funny. Take that glass orb back to...   May 16 2012, 08:44 PM
SchantzMD   Hey how'd you know that's where I got it f...   May 18 2012, 05:26 AM
'73-914kid   Mike, is that project here at CPP? If so, we'v...   May 16 2012, 09:07 PM
SchantzMD   Hey Ethan. Actually no, but I do have it setup at...   May 18 2012, 04:58 AM
76-914   That's cooler than an Eskimo fart. I hope it w...   May 16 2012, 09:10 PM
Mr.242   Where does the line start? I would love to have s...   May 16 2012, 10:55 PM
Porcharu   I am most definitely interested in some 'new...   May 16 2012, 11:03 PM
oldschool   Boy I got to say....seems to be a bunch of you Cal...   May 16 2012, 11:13 PM
rnellums   Hot Damn! :headbanger:   May 17 2012, 07:41 AM
RobW   :headbanger: :headbanger: :headbanger: :headban...   May 17 2012, 07:48 AM
GeorgeRud   Sounds good to me!   May 17 2012, 01:23 PM
bulitt   Awesome :headbanger: you need a DeLorean to mou...   May 17 2012, 03:13 PM
zymurgist   I'm in! :drooley:   May 17 2012, 03:36 PM
Harpo   I'm also in please let us know what you have i...   May 17 2012, 03:47 PM
avidfanjpl   Mike! 1. I would want one set of rear light b...   May 17 2012, 07:29 PM
JRust   Love to see some rear reflectors done! Great p...   May 18 2012, 08:17 AM
'73-914kid   Hey Ethan. Actually no, but I do have it setup a...   May 18 2012, 08:31 AM
montoya 73 2.0   I'm interested as well.   May 20 2012, 12:06 AM
euro911   Just saw this thread. Looks promising, Mike :thumb...   May 20 2012, 01:08 AM
Howie's 914   I'm also interested.   May 20 2012, 06:50 AM
Mr.242   I also have to decide if I'm going to leave t...   May 20 2012, 08:27 AM


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