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Console Decal
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02/10/13 02:04 PM
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Im restoring a 70 EBody console for the swap meet next weekend and went to install the decal and it is about 1/2" short on the aft end and about 1/4" short on the forward end. Package say REM but has anyone else had this problem
1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
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Re: Console Decal
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02/10/13 02:05 PM
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Aft end Will it streach that far?
Last edited by 19cuda73; 02/10/13 02:08 PM.
1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
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Re: Console Decal
[Re: 19cuda73]
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02/10/13 03:02 PM
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OK, that may have been a little harsh but..... THEY still use cheap material made by Sun Processing out of Chicago. Reason I know that is Sun Processing is the ONLY company that makes that crap. The stuff EASILY shrinks a 1/4".
I make overlays out of 3M DiNoc. DiNoc was the brand used back in the day but back then it had a paper backing. The new stuff isn't paper backed but is thick, embossed and the dark Walnut color (they don't have the lighter cashmere color). Oh, and the 3M stuff only shrinks a few thou. Maybe .010 or .015 max (I actually cut my material in strips and allow it to shrink/normalize before cutting it) It's used in commercial architectural applications like elevator interiors. The seams on something in your face like that cant be allowed to shrink 1/4".
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Re: Console Decal
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02/10/13 11:48 PM
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3M DiNoc is still available. $2600/roll but still available. BUT yes this isn't DiNoc of 50 years ago. It's a modern version. Better vinyl. Modern adhesive. Not paper backed like original but it IS the brand name 3M and it is DiNoc. In all fairness, REM is a big company that probably isn't as passionate anymore. Probably didn't start that way but they make so many products for so many cars there is no way possible for them to do anything well anymore. Hope I never get like that. PS Randy, he has another "helpful" post over on that RPM thread too 
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Re: Console Decal
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02/10/13 11:55 PM
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PS Randy, he has another "helpful" post over on that RPM thread too
...I just saw that one minutes ago!, I think the man needs a "dubious title" under his name
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Re: Console Decal
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02/10/13 11:58 PM
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When this post appeared it was his only one.. The RPM post must have come later... BTW now he has two in the RPM thread..
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Re: Console Decal
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02/11/13 12:03 AM
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PS Randy, he has another "helpful" post over on that RPM thread too
...I just saw that one minutes ago!, I think the man needs a "dubious title" under his name
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Re: Console Decal
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02/11/13 01:38 AM
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PS Randy, he has another "helpful" post over on that RPM thread too
...I just saw that one minutes ago!, I think the man needs a "dubious title" under his name
Sort of reminds me of a fellow that would pop on here under a different user name until he'd be outed then get banned again...But it can't be that guy...
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Re: Console Decal
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02/11/13 01:51 AM
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Sorry to have to bad mouth competition but they use cheap material made by Sun Processing out of Chicgao. Reason I know that is they are the ONLY company that makes that crap.............
So apologizing prior to criticizing something makes it acceptable?
No, he's just trying to sugar coat an untasteful product that has obvious quality issues and is offering a better alternative...By the way "welcome" to the board...
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Re: Console Decal
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02/11/13 10:53 AM
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In all fairness, REM is a big company that probably isn't as passionate anymore. Probably didn't start that way but they make so many products for so many cars there is no way possible for them to do anything well anymore. Hope I never get like that.
If you do Jim, we all will just deal with Loretta instead!
Jim
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Re: Console Decal
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03/23/13 02:25 PM
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The piece from Detroit Muscle fit perfectly. It was a breeze to install and will really dress up the auto console and the 4 speed top plate one on my Cuda.
REM piece is crap!!! You get what you pay for!!!
Thanks Again
1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
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Re: Console Decal (Woodgrain / Overlay)
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04/25/13 06:12 AM
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I make overlays out of 3M DiNoc. DiNoc was the brand used back in the day but back then it had a paper backing. The new stuff isn't paper backed but is thick, embossed and the dark Walnut color (they don't have the lighter cashmere color). Oh, and the 3M stuff only shrinks a few thou. Maybe .010 or .015 max (I actually cut my material in strips and allow it to shrink/normalize before cutting it) It's used in commercial architectural applications like elevator interiors. The seams on something in your face like that cant be allowed to shrink 1/4".
Just want to let everyone know that I just applied Jim's woodgrain overlays to my Challenger door panel insert plates and my 4-spd console plate. This was a project I started just recently. I tried someone else's woodgrain, and was unhappy with the product and the end result. Then I tried Performance Car Graphics' product. Not satisfied at all, and it was a nightmare trimming the intentionally oversized console overlay with an exacto knife as instructed. I found DMT's woodgrain overlay products on ebay. Already very much satisfied with Jim's heater-box rebuild kit and firewall gasket set (as-well-as outstanding customer service), I purchased the overlays, got them last week, and installed them last night. Everyone should know that these are the ONLY woodgrain overlays that should be bought/used. They were very easy to apply, and the quality of the 3M DiNoc is superb. Thanks Jim for all the passion you put into your products.
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