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Apr 21, 2008 | 06:36 PM

#21

emsguy

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don't get the vinyl ones. they are almost impossible to install without waves and creases

spend the extra $$$$ for the ones that have some body to them. they will look much better. IMHO

Apr 21, 2008 | 07:26 PM

#22

10mikeymike

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From: Northville MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Shumway

Mike....It is sometimes hard to tell from pictures how the letters sit in relation to the depth of the dash impression. Do these letters sit within the impression, or at least flush with the dash? Or do they stick out higher than flush such that a towel would catch on them if you were wiping down the glovebox? The website says they are 1/16" thick, and the dash impression is inconsistent but pretty much 1/16"-3/32" deep. I have been searching for something that stays flush or less within the dash impression (without being those cheap vinyl letters that don't stick to anything but glass).

Alf

These fit the depression very nicely. They appear to be laser cut. After applying them I wiped them off using a microfiber towel. It never snagged on them. I always use a One Wipe dustcloth on my dash. I believe it's treated with a wax similar to tack cloth. It didn't snag on the letters either. You really have to see these letters to appreciate them.

Apr 21, 2008 | 08:31 PM

#23

RPI Designs

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From: www.rpidesigns.com Salem, Ohio

St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16 -'17

We've got our dash letters in stock here:

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1055

Anyone interested in TRUE body color dash letters? We'd actually paint them your body color, from prep, to finish. Let us know.

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Apr 21, 2008 | 08:38 PM

#24

dkrhardy

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From: The Villages Florida

I did vinyl from another company and they looked very nice. BUT I wanted better so I got the "raised" letters from RPI and they look mucho better!

Apr 21, 2008 | 08:52 PM

#25

clydetrb

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Josh,
Can you paint them cashmere?

Apr 21, 2008 | 11:08 PM

#26

Dicks 2 Vettes

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From: FORKED RIVER NJ

Can you do Machine Silver? If so, I will order a set.

Apr 21, 2008 | 11:11 PM

#27

1FunZ06

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From: The Villages, FL

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Originally Posted by RPI Designs

Yes, can I get them in Velocity Yellow?

Apr 22, 2008 | 12:24 PM

#28

JAY.WHY

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Originally Posted by RPI Designs

HOW ABOUT MEL/YELLOW AND IS THERE ANY EXTRA COST??

Last edited by JAY.WHY; Apr 22, 2008 at 04:31 PM.

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Apr 23, 2008 | 05:13 AM

#29

MARSC6

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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa

I have the vinyl but I get this wierd glare off the v that bugs the h*ll out of me.

So RPI how about monterey red?

Apr 25, 2008 | 12:16 AM

#30

JAY.WHY

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From: los Angeles, California

St. Jude Donor '08

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPI Designs

Josh
Order placed for Mell /Yell custom dash letters. Looks like I'm first one in.

Hope you have many more to come.

Apr 25, 2008 | 08:46 AM

#31

CETA 256

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From: Crossville Tennessee

Just got my dash letters installed. Thanks for a great product.

Apr 25, 2008 | 12:18 PM

#32

Dicks 2 Vettes

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From: FORKED RIVER NJ

Ordered "Machine Silver" dash letters from Josh. Should have within a week.

Apr 25, 2008 | 12:56 PM

#33

ZPirate

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From: Greenville, NC

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How close is the standard red color to Victory Red? Colbalt Red? Thanks.

Apr 27, 2008 | 09:05 PM

#34

Whaler21

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From: CA

Atomic Orange Available??

I would think atomic orange would be a tough one to come up with. This brings up a question.... what color would look good that may be available inside my atomic orange car with the black/ebony interior? I would like to place an order if the color combo will work out.

Thanks

Apr 27, 2008 | 09:07 PM

#35

danl72

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From: Chatsworth California

It looks good.

Apr 28, 2008 | 09:03 AM

#36

slacker1201

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Looks good.

Apr 28, 2008 | 01:54 PM

#37

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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16

Quote:

Originally Posted by slacker1201

Looks good.

Apr 28, 2008 | 02:51 PM

#38

10mikeymike

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From: Northville MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZPirate

How close is the standard red color to Victory Red? Colbalt Red? Thanks.

My car is Victory Red and I think it's as close as you can get without actually painting them Victory Red. Unless you're going to install them on the bumper, you'll never be able to tell the difference. Look at the small section of the door jamb visible in the picture. If you have a Cobalt Red and Ebony interior, it might be noticeable. I had the inserts on my seats done in a red leather that's almost a perfect match for the Victory Red exterior and the dash letters look like they came from the factory. I hope this hepls.