[Nimo]

I would like two as well Please.

Thank you.

 

[ossodiseppia]

I have pictures of the proofs. I'm thinking the "mirror" is the best one. That's the first one.

 

[aguirola]

Absolutely. The 1st one is the best one.

Regards, Alberto

 

[otteud96]

I agree, the first one is the better of the bunch, Stephan

 

[Stoney]

I would also like to purchase 2.

Regards - Phil

 

[Barn101]

Thank you for the referral. Just looking through the first couple of pages, it looks like these could cost $150 or more. I don't think I will get any takers at that price.

Something that is itched would need to be done in a country where labor rates are considerably less than in the US.

It's actually closer to $300 for an exact, correctly etched plate. Or about $200 to "restore as close to original" from your own-supplied original plate per Jerry's quote. If one has $50K plus in a restoration, it's all relative, and a very visible part when it's installed. You can really feel the difference on its surface to the touch. The letters are raised, the numbers submersed below the silver surface. I was just suggesting an alternative, it certainly wouldn't be a moneymaker on the other end.

 

[ossodiseppia]

It's actually closer to $300 for an exact, correctly etched plate. Or about $200 to "restore as close to original" from your own-supplied original plate per Jerry's quote. If one has $50K plus in a restoration, it's all relative, and a very visible part when it's installed. You can really feel the difference on its surface to the touch. The letters are raised, the numbers submersed below the silver surface. I was just suggesting an alternative, it certainly wouldn't be a moneymaker on the other end.

There's nothing wrong with the suggestion. It's actually very much appreciated.

 

[ossodiseppia]

I'm having the proof sent to me so I can see them with my own eyes. The corner radius is not right. The manufacturer is not able to cut a 3mm radius with his equipment. So, there will be a delay of about 2-3 months. At which time, he will have a CNC machine set up and can cut the proper radius.

 

[kjf654321]

You can put me down for one.

Thx - Ken

 

[jjscooter]

Pleas put me down for one. Thank you!
-Jim S.

 

[sprintgtc]

Thanks for doing this Brian! I'd like two as well.

 

[ossodiseppia]

I finally have an update. The owner of the company has been very kind in providing some samples. I'm really on the fence over two of them. So, here goes.

The first has a very glossy finish. When I fist published the pictures, I was thinking this would be the one. But, I think I've changed my mind as it's far too glossy.

 

[ossodiseppia]

Next up is the brushed textures one.

 

[ossodiseppia]

And now the matte finish

 

[ossodiseppia]

There is now a new fourth option. This one has a much better look to it, and close to the original. It is made with a thicker stock. It's a full 1mm thick. You can see the difference between the other "thin" stock.

I am thinking of taking another run and seeing if the owner can source something similar to the 1mm, but thinner.

As I said, I am on the fence. The two I am leaning towards are the thick one and the matte finish. I will see how these look on my car in the coming week and post pictures.

Thank you for looking.

 

[goats]

I think the thick one is too thick and will not look original — stands off too far from firewall. The matte one looks dead on to me compared to the one in my car, and the Ricambi one I posted earlier.

 

[kjf654321]

Agree.... finish on the thick one looks best to me but the thicker material is a none starter. Leaves the matte as the first choice.

 

[ossodiseppia]

Is there anyone else who wants to chime in?

Feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[otteud96]

The thick one is too thick. The matte one is good. Note that if you get a pic as it is on the firewall, that could change my thoughts. Thanks for all of the work you are doing!

 

[goats]

Here’s the plate on my car