These are some pics of my mods which were "skinned" using automotive grade vinyl decals. I picked up the vinyl sheets from Metrodecals.com. As far as the supplier is concerned, the ordering process, shipping, and price were excellent. I ordered the blue and black carbon fiber sheets, and a sheet of simulated burlwood.
The burlwood came printed on a glossy vinyl. The carbon fiber sheets were actually a thin metallic looking material with a glossy smooth surface. The pics really don't do these justice (my crappy photo skills probably don't help either).
All three sheets came in a size around 12"x15". Each was rolled and shipped in a very thick cardboard shipping tube. Prices were around $5 each on average. Each sheet has enough material to skin several mods with a lot left over to also skin your attys or cartos (see the pic of my PS Icon to see an example).
The adhesive used on these sheets is incredibly good. Adhesion was far superior to any of the skin materials I've purchased to date from several other manufacturers/dealers.
I have always had a love for the classy look of burlwood and have outfitted several of my pistols with exotic burlwood grips. Until now, I had thought that the only way to get a nice burlwood tube-mod would be to try and custom order one. These skins have filled that particular desire quite well. It may not be evident in the pics, but the burlwood skins appear to have "depth" to the image. Almost 3D.
The blue carbon fiber is still unused at this moment as I just haven't really decided which mod to use it with. The carbon fiber skins really look impressive. They are definitely 3D as the weave appears to float and change depending upon angle and lighting.
I intend to order more sheets from this supplier for other projects and have no reservations about recommending their products to my friends. They are durable, easy to use/apply, and are positively stunning to see in person.
Hope this helps someone out there.
Thanks,
Tinstar
PS: In case anyone was wondering, the Cobra/Decepticon insignias were ordered from Cobrastickers.com. Great stuff for refurbishing old GI Joe toys.
The burlwood came printed on a glossy vinyl. The carbon fiber sheets were actually a thin metallic looking material with a glossy smooth surface. The pics really don't do these justice (my crappy photo skills probably don't help either).
All three sheets came in a size around 12"x15". Each was rolled and shipped in a very thick cardboard shipping tube. Prices were around $5 each on average. Each sheet has enough material to skin several mods with a lot left over to also skin your attys or cartos (see the pic of my PS Icon to see an example).
The adhesive used on these sheets is incredibly good. Adhesion was far superior to any of the skin materials I've purchased to date from several other manufacturers/dealers.
I have always had a love for the classy look of burlwood and have outfitted several of my pistols with exotic burlwood grips. Until now, I had thought that the only way to get a nice burlwood tube-mod would be to try and custom order one. These skins have filled that particular desire quite well. It may not be evident in the pics, but the burlwood skins appear to have "depth" to the image. Almost 3D.
The blue carbon fiber is still unused at this moment as I just haven't really decided which mod to use it with. The carbon fiber skins really look impressive. They are definitely 3D as the weave appears to float and change depending upon angle and lighting.
I intend to order more sheets from this supplier for other projects and have no reservations about recommending their products to my friends. They are durable, easy to use/apply, and are positively stunning to see in person.
Hope this helps someone out there.
Thanks,
Tinstar
PS: In case anyone was wondering, the Cobra/Decepticon insignias were ordered from Cobrastickers.com. Great stuff for refurbishing old GI Joe toys.
