Embroidery...

[magindat]

My friend and I have this down to a science, now!

Dave, this one is for you! You had better show at Bradenton!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/5/4/8/IMG_2330.JPG

This is very well matching marine grade vinyl. UV resistant. The circle is 4" diameter. Here is a detail...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/5/4/8/IMG_2331.JPG

This is on a 'scrap' but the piece is big enough for the arm rest you wanted to do.

More to come...

[Breadfan]

Very nice!

I had considered opening an Embroidery shop a few years back, my idea was that embroidery was going to become the next form of tattooing -- since tattoo's were getting so popular, the real tough people would be looking for the next form of body art preferrably with extra pain to get it, figured embroidery was it!

[magindat]

Then I got up the nerve to do my headrests...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/5/4/8/IMG_2336.JPG

He made them 'face' each other, which I think looks kinda cool. They are low on the rest because my head hits the top portion of the rest and I want them to stay pretty for as long as possible!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/5/4/8/IMG_2337.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/5/4/8/IMG_2338.JPG

You can kinda still see the mark from the stretcher ring, but that will go away with time and a few warmer days.

[Starman]

That looks sweet. Great workmanship.

[TiTo35]

Looking good...
Do I hear group sale in someone's future???

[magindat]

Looking good...
Do I hear group sale in someone's future???

My Group sales always bomb. Seems people have a hard time getting together. My girlfriend warned me these would be a hit and I should decide on pricing.

Ship me your headrests. You pay shipping. I'll strip 'em, have them embroidered and recover the core and return them in your box for $200.

See the jacket thread, too. We can do names in standard fonts and have the MARAUDER word emblem digitized as well.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=40794

[TiTo35]

My Group sales always bomb. Seems people have a hard time getting together. My girlfriend warned me these would be a hit and I should decide on pricing.

Ship me your headrests. You pay shipping. I'll strip 'em, have them embroidered and recover the core and return them in your box for $100.

See the jacket thread, too. We can do names in standard fonts and have the MARAUDER word emblem digitized as well.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=40794

Well...Can I get Godshead with a name under them? Sweeeeeeeeeeet!:D Oh and in a silver or white? I am going to go broke messing with this car!:help:

[magindat]

Well...Can I get Godshead with a name under them? Sweeeeeeeeeeet!:D Oh and in a silver or white? I am going to go broke messing with this car!:help:

Yep and yep.

[Local Boy]

That's awesome Rich...

Dat there is SWEEEET....

ALOHA

[TooManyFords]

Rich, when you pick thread, does it translate to a Pantone color? I want to have ProRauder done in my headrests but want to get a close match to the True Blue Candy paint.

I can go down to a friend's place that has pantone charts to find the right shade if it helps.

These are awesome!

John

[fastblackmerc]

Rich, definitely want my headrests done!

How about a gods head for the center front & rear arm rest?

[magindat]

Rich, definitely want my headrests done!

How about a gods head for the center front & rear arm rest?

The front armrest has to be recovered. That's what I did for Dave. I got him a piece of Marine grade vinyl to go over the arm rest. It'll need a piece of 1/4" foam under it and need to be upholstered which shouldn't be hard. As for the back armrest, I think you have to take the back seat out and unbolt it and I think that flap is hognosed to the back of the seat, so that would have to come off. Bottom line, if you can get the arm rest out and I can get the leather off, it can be done.

[TCBO1]

Okay, since you can do the leather arm rests, can I assume that you can also do the leather Marauder jackets? I love 'em like they are but, they could use a little extra to really make them stand out.


Natalie

[magindat]

Okay, since you can do the leather arm rests, can I assume that you can also do the leather Marauder jackets? I love 'em like they are but, they could use a little extra to really make them stand out.


Natalie

The leather of the jackets is actually thicker than the leather for the upholstery. Plus, there's the issue of removing the liner and re-sewing it. Otherwise, you'll see the back of the embroidery which is neatly done, but isn't the prettiest thing in the world. I'd give the jacket 3 times the thickness of the Marine Grade Vinyl I used for the armrest and at least double the headrest material.

[fastblackmerc]

The front armrest has to be recovered. That's what I did for Dave. I got him a piece of Marine grade vinyl to go over the arm rest. It'll need a piece of 1/4" foam under it and need to be upholstered which shouldn't be hard. As for the back armrest, I think you have to take the back seat out and unbolt it and I think that flap is hognosed to the back of the seat, so that would have to come off. Bottom line, if you can get the arm rest out and I can get the leather off, it can be done.

Will look at it this weekend.

Thanks Rich!

[Zack]

Rich, you are not charging enough.

Flame away everyone, but Rich is providing a kick ass service and probably making next to nothing.

Everyone deserves to be compensated for their time.

I make more than that making a grill.

Rich, up the price :up:

[TooManyFords]

Zack....

STFU!

[Zack]

Zack....

STFU!

Proof im right ^^^^^

[magindat]

Rich, you are not charging enough.

Flame away everyone, but Rich is providing a kick ass service and probably making next to nothing.

Everyone deserves to be compensated for their time.

I make more than that making a grill.

Rich, up the price :up:

You're right. Especially for all the empty inquiries and silly questions I get on PM! I guess I'm just nice like that.

This stuff IS a pain in my ass, but I like to share. So, if you want it, have your ****nit together and jump, froggy!

I'm not raising the price, just reducing my pain...

Thanx, Zack. Very cool!!!

BTW, send me your headreasts! I owe you for the grilles.

[Zack]

You're right. Especially for all the empty inquiries and silly questions I get on PM! I guess I'm just nice like that.

This stuff IS a pain in my ass, but I like to share. So, if you want it, have your ****nit together and jump, froggy!

I'm not raising the price, just reducing my pain...

Thanx, Zack. Very cool!!!

BTW, send me your headreasts! I owe you for the grilles.

Make an informative post and have it stickied in a forum. Then link everyone to that in the PM's.

As for the offer, thanks, but Im not sure its my cup of tea, being that there is a gods head 3 inches below already.

[magindat]

Make an informative post and have it stickied in a forum. Then link everyone to that in the PM's.
That doesn't work either. You should see how much questions I get about installs even though there are TWO detailed install threads with pics...


As for the offer, thanks, but Im not sure its my cup of tea, being that there is a gods head 3 inches below already.

I know what you mean. I wanted a way to get the green accent into the car, though! It's REALLY nice work, too.

[TooManyFords]

Rich,

I think you're doing a great service. BTW, did you ask him about the Pantone colors for the thread?

Thanks!

John

[magindat]

Rich,

I think you're doing a great service. BTW, did you ask him about the Pantone colors for the thread?

Thanks!

John

Pantone? Not sure what that means, John. There's like 18 or so colors mounted in the machine. I can usually get close enough.

[magindat]

Rich,

I think you're doing a great service. BTW, did you ask him about the Pantone colors for the thread?

Thanks!

John

:stupid:

Looked it up. Now I get it. Hilarious!!!

:shake: For your measly 100 bucks, you'll just have to trust me to get it as close as possible!!!

:flamer:

:lol:

[TooManyFords]

:stupid:

Looked it up. Now I get it. Hilarious!!!

:shake: For your measly 100 bucks, you'll just have to trust me to get it as close as possible!!!



How about if I send the thread along to use? I found some really cool metallic threads on this site:

http://softexpressions.com/software/threads/SuMetallic.php

The Violet color is the one I want for the logos.

Let me know.

Thanks!

John

[magindat]

How about if I send the thread along to use? I found some really cool metallic threads on this site:

http://softexpressions.com/software/threads/SuMetallic.php

The Violet color is the one I want for the logos.

Let me know.

Thanks!

John

Sorry. Previous comments stand. No custom threads.

[magindat]

Rich, when you pick thread, does it translate to a Pantone color? I want to have ProRauder done in my headrests but want to get a close match to the True Blue Candy paint.

I can go down to a friend's place that has pantone charts to find the right shade if it helps.

These are awesome!

John

Missed this post. The machine is pre-loaded. We get as close as we can. If you wanna pay for a sample, I'll do a piece of something and send it to ya. I'm sure the purple is 'close enough'. AAll the threads have a very nice 'glow' or 'sheen' to them.

[TooManyFords]

Missed this post. The machine is pre-loaded. We get as close as we can. If you wanna pay for a sample, I'll do a piece of something and send it to ya. I'm sure the purple is 'close enough'. AAll the threads have a very nice 'glow' or 'sheen' to them.

That would be great Rich and I don't mind paying something for the sample either. Before you do the sample in that ZEX Purple color (or the closest that matches) I will try to find the Font I used to do the vinyl I had on the car.

Still a smokin' deal and thanks for offering this to everyone.

John

[magindat]

That would be great Rich and I don't mind paying something for the sample either. Before you do the sample in that ZEX Purple color (or the closest that matches) I will try to find the Font I used to do the vinyl I had on the car.

Still a smokin' deal and thanks for offering this to everyone.

John

There's quite a few fonts loaded, as well, so I'll find the best match.

Keeping within the standards is what keeps it cheap.

[TooManyFords]

There's quite a few fonts loaded, as well, so I'll find the best match.

Keeping within the standards is what keeps it cheap.

I know I'm being a pain-in-the-ass (what's new, right? :D) but I did find the font:

Vipnagorgialla

http://www.1001fonts.com/font_details.html?font_id=1008

I used 72pt Italics for ProRauder. Also, this font is extremely close to the factory MARAUDER logo on the back bumper too. In fact, I would say this is the one they used or at least based it on.

Cheers!

john

[magindat]

I had an idea while I was at lunch.

My friend charges $25 for custom baseball-style hats. So, why don't you send me $35 to cover the shipping and paypal fee and at least you'll have a hat rather than a throw-away sample.

[magindat]

I know I'm being a pain-in-the-ass (what's new, right? :D) but I did find the font:

Vipnagorgialla

http://www.1001fonts.com/font_details.html?font_id=1008

I used 72pt Italics for ProRauder. Also, this font is extremely close to the factory MARAUDER logo on the back bumper too. In fact, I would say this is the one they used or at least based it on.

Cheers!

john

I can't get to that font at work. Standard Eras Bold ITC that comes with Microsoft office products in bold italic is super close. If it just needs to say 'MARAUDER' we have the actual MARAUDER logo digitized...

[Zack]

This aint Burger King John

[magindat]

This aint Burger King John
At least at Burger King they make money by 'having it your way'. I ain't making a cent! Probly losing money if you count the gas and time!!!!

I think I should charge more... Now where have I heard THAT before?!

[MM03MOK]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/7/Marauder_Font.jpg

I downloaded John's font, put it into Publisher, played with the spacing, imported into Pain Shop Pro for a jpg file. Regular Italics

[magindat]

...Pain Shop...
That's about how I feel right now!!!

Thanx Mary.

Anyways, digitizing is 100 bucks. So, if you want something OTHER than what is available, pay to have it digitized!!! (Again, no profit for me.)

I don't own the machine or know everything that's in it. It's a friend of mine with a business doing little pieces locally. My stuff is like a big deal to him cuz it's not his typical boring baseball caps and monograms.

Here's the Eras...

[Zack]

At least at Burger King they make money by 'having it your way'. I ain't making a cent! Probly losing money if you count the gas and time!!!!

I think I should charge more... Now where have I heard THAT before?!

Change the price now before you realize its not worth your time.
A smile on other member's faces is not gonna put food on your table or give you more time with the girlfriend.
Do it now or Suffer in Silence from here on out.

[magindat]

Change the price now before you realize its not worth your time.
A smile on other member's faces is not gonna put food on your table or give you more time with the girlfriend.
Do it now or Suffer in Silence from here on out.

I can't disagree. You have made valid points both here and on PM.

It'll be $200 for the headrests and $100 for the jackets....

[Zack]

Good move Rich!

Im gonna need a jacket soon :up:

[TooManyFords]

This aint Burger King John
But like everything else, if you don't ask you don't know.

Besides, I like Wendy's better.

[TooManyFords]

Mary, thanks for posting that. Here is a slightly better image and comparison of the two fonts:

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Click the image for the full size version. Not sure why it didn't show above. <shrug>

John

[magindat]

Good move Rich!

Im gonna need a jacket soon :up:

Holla atcha boy. I still owe ya....

[DOOM]

I woud pay to get a black hat done with the godshead logo. How much???

[magindat]

I woud pay to get a black hat done with the godshead logo. How much???

I offered to do it for John as a non-wasted sample since he's picky and anal about his colors (and everything else) and wouldn't be afraid to pay to get his headrests done. Also, he has patronized me and helped me in the past. It was at my pure cost. I'm not in the business of doing hats.

You can go to our MM.net CafePress store which is linked on the left side of our home page and order anything you want with a GH logo on it. I have the hat from there and like it very much. Proceeds benefit MM.net.

[biodole]

Are you still recovering and embroidering for the marauder? If so, I and others would like the console done ;-)

[SC Cheesehead]

Are you still recovering and embroidering for the marauder? If so, I and others would like the console done ;-)

Never even crossed my mind, Rich is the guy with the embroidery hook up, he did a set of headrests that were the schiznitts!