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3rd Gen- Cheap/easy license plate light glare fix

Discussion in 'Buy / Sell / Trade - Other' started by sphinxbccp, Oct 5, 2021.

  1. Jan 13, 2022 at 5:05 PM
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    sphinxbccp

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    I messaged a few YouTubers back when I first made these, she was the only one that said she'd make a video with them, big props for helping the small guys!
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    Guess what arrived today? :)

    If I'm honest, looking back at the pictures in post 244, I thought the etching would be deeper and more visible since it looks like there's more of a discernible edge to them.

    At certain angles they look great!

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    But if you go just off of that, it's a lot more subtle, almost disappearing.

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    Was I "expecting too much" or is the etching on these shallower than intended? Either way, they'll do the job they were designed to do. :fistbump:
     
  3. Jan 15, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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    I lowered the power a bit from what I used to use, that way the texture still shows and it has less of a raw look in the etching area. If you are wanting the etching deeper I can definitely do another set at higher power for you!
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2022 at 3:45 PM
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    I don't want to be a pain in the ass but I certainly wouldn't be opposed to one that was deeper.

    :sorry:
     
  5. Jan 15, 2022 at 3:46 PM
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    No worries! Others may have had the same thought but didn't say anything, I'll up the power a bit and try to find the sweet spot where I get depth and keep some texture
     
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  6. Jan 15, 2022 at 3:49 PM
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    Much appreciated!
     
  7. Jan 15, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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    This better?

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  8. Jan 15, 2022 at 4:54 PM
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    Looks good to me!
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2022 at 5:04 PM
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    Sweet, I'll get them out Tuesday morning!
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2022 at 5:53 PM
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    That is a crazy fast turnaround and amazing customer service, Tim!

    Do you want me to send these back to you?
     
  11. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    Ordered! These should compliment my new reverse LEDs nicely!
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    No thanks, give them to someone that could use them!
     
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    Thanks! I'm working through this huge group of orders and I'm hoping to have everything sent out Tuesday or Wednesday!
     
  14. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:35 PM
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    Consider it done. :cheers:
     
  15. Jan 15, 2022 at 11:09 PM
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    @sphinxbccp i paid for this on Thursday. If my order didn’t go out, is it possible to get one of the engraved covers?
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2022 at 12:24 AM
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    You're famous now. Haha!
     
  17. Jan 16, 2022 at 4:43 AM
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    What name is it under?
     
  18. Jan 16, 2022 at 10:13 AM
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    GrizzledBastard OH NO! I've built a Faux Pro!

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    I want the TRD logo, too! I'll mention it on the PayPal transaction if that's satisfactory?

    EDIT: @sphinxbccp PM'd with request. PayPal transaction gave no option.
     
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  19. Jan 16, 2022 at 10:25 AM
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    DM’d!
     
  20. Jan 16, 2022 at 4:19 PM
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    Purchased! I had a feeling i was suppose to check TW this evening and this was it! hah
     
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