Author Topic: Early Sun Visor clip orders PROTOTYPES ON TOUR (Read 32200 times)

scoot · « **Reply #25 on:** September 15, 2008, 09:31:11 »

1 pair of beige please. Thanks, Scott

benzportland · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2008, 23:40:27 »

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Originally posted by seattle_Jerry

You can always paint them...although the bigger concern in degradation is the brittleness of the parts.

We painted plastics parts all the time. Often it was when doing fiberglass filled resins (little hairs of fiberglass immersed in various plastics) or high tech plastics that were strong but ugly.

One thing the guy mentioned was that he has parts out there for about 10 years now, and he has followed the "life" of those original parts. He said that even for parts exposed frequently to sun (Southern California and Arizona) there has been no cracking or breaking, although there has been some fading.

benzportland · « **Reply #27 on:** September 23, 2008, 00:06:48 »

Just a quick update - I am arranging for samples, etc. I've been a bit short of time lately but should be getting back in the swing of things soon....

benzportland · « **Reply #28 on:** October 07, 2008, 15:03:56 »

Hi everyone. We still need a gray sample piece to send in for color accuracy. The tech doing the work just needs to examine one with his own eyes. I only have beige, and another member sent a beige one in as well. So, we still need a grey for a sample. It will be returned to the volunteer promptly, and of course a broken one would be best just on the rare chance that it goes missing. Any volunteers?

scoot · « **Reply #29 on:** October 07, 2008, 16:17:36 »

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Originally posted by benzportland

Hi everyone. We still need a gray sample piece to send in for color accuracy. The tech doing the work just needs to examine one with his own eyes. I only have beige, and another member sent a beige one in as well. So, we still need a grey for a sample. It will be returned to the volunteer promptly, and of course a broken one would be best just on the rare chance that it goes missing. Any volunteers?

OK, I'll volunteer one of my grey ones. Let me know where to send it. Scott

benzportland · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2009, 04:05:08 »

Just a quick update; i do have two prototypes but due to an error on my part the tech made gray and black, rather than grey beige. I will let everyone know as soon as I get a beige one and another (slightly darker) grey, then I'd like to circulate them around the experts on these for color accuracy.

jszeman1 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2009, 22:40:54 »

Hello,
I would like a pair of beige please. Thanks, John

114015 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 06, 2009, 00:59:44 »

Hello,

Any news on the progress?

Thanks a lot for your input.

Best,
Achim

66andBlue · « **Reply #33 on:** March 06, 2009, 01:31:02 »

Hello Achim
I knew all along that you are bestowed with ESP!

Benzportland just sent me three samples in different shades of gray to beige and one in black to compare colors and to check the fit. I have now passed the samples on to Scoot to check and evaluate. He'll pass it one to the next recipient in the chain and so on and after we have about six opinions the originator will have to make a decision.
Anyone interested in evaluating the prototype samples should contact Scoot.

scoot · « **Reply #34 on:** March 07, 2009, 15:29:33 »

...waiting to be contacted.....
Scott

66andBlue · « **Reply #35 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:23:56 »

Hi Scott,
any updates or has the chain letter aborted?

benzportland · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2009, 18:59:46 »

Hi Scoot and Alfred - I just emailed J. Huber to see if we could send them to him, he has a 230sl and has been a member for many years so I am thinking his insights would be helpful. Hopefully we will hear back from him soon.

J. Huber · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2009, 19:31:19 »

Hello guys. Just read the e-mail. Kind of sad when you check the Pagoda Forums before your own email....

Anyway, I was just thinking about responding anyway. As much as I'd like to, I am not sure I could help much. First off, I have new reproduction visors (well, relatively new I should say -- 11 years! -- from Miller's I believe). Second, I believe through this discussion and others it was determined that the clips I had were from a 108. And now, I have replacements I bought through Bud's... So I don't really have any idea what the originals look like firsthand!. I would perhaps be willing to buy a grey set in the 20-25 dollar range -- but maybe somebody who has originals should look at the sample...

Thanks for thinking of me. I hope they turn out great (and will work with the newer visors!)

scoot · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2009, 19:47:34 »

I'm going to go ahead and send them back to Kyle.
Scott

hill · « **Reply #39 on:** March 25, 2009, 20:58:25 »

I have the early 250 which has the same clips as the 230 if I can be of help. CLIPS ARE ORIGINAL ON THE CAR

66andBlue · « **Reply #40 on:** April 08, 2010, 23:11:17 »

Hello to all who were interested buying reproduction clips.
Because of heavy obligations "Benzportland" turned this project over to me and we now have some reproduction clips available for sale.
As indicated earlier the clips do not have the metal insert and are solid. Initially we had some issues withe the material being too soft and the current ones are hard plastic.
Each clip is made individually from a mold and the manufacturer files the opening a bit wider to make sure that the visor bar fits into the slot.
I have checked some of them and they grip the visor quite well. The finish is not as smooth and even as the original - that is, there are few protrusions and may be a tiny blister at the base - but as long as these imperfections are not visible I'll accept the piece otherwise I send it back. On the first batch of nine one was returned. Please take a close look at the attached photos. The clip on the left is the original in my 230SL and the one on the left is the reproduction.

The first batch came in a beige/tan color since the majority wanted this color. We'll have another badge produced in gray, and if someone wants to spend extra dollars they can be produced in black and red, etc.
Since the reproductions have a different color than the original (see attached photos) I believe that is sensible to buy them as a pair.
The price for two is US$25 and that includes shipping within the continental USA but you must pay by check. Paypal is possible at an additional fee of $1.00.
For all others the price is US$23.50 plus mailing costs and Paypal fees. I am only charging the actual costs that the manufacturer charges me plus a small amount for the initial set up fee.
Looking through the responses I compiled a listing of members who wanted them. Those on the list please send me an email through the web site and confirm your interest. If you are not on the list then please send me a message and let me know what you want.

DaveB   1 pair   beige
jszeman1   1 pair   beige
franjo-66   1 pair   beige
Rolf   1 pair   beige
paults   1 pair   beige
Mike Hughes   1 pair   beige
blue230SL   1 pair   beige
jameshoward   1 pair   beige
graphic66   1 pair   beige
jacovdw   1 pair   beige
waqas   1 pair   beige
Hill   1 pair   beige
Mark280SL   1 pair   beige
dtuttle123   1 pair   beige
Achim   2 pairs   beige
scoot   1 pair   beige
Paddy_Crowe   1 pair      gray
georgem   1 pair      gray
psmith   1 pair      gray

Thank you all for your patience!

114015 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 19, 2010, 11:22:43 »

Dear Alfred,

Thanks a lot for your input.
Please update my order as follows:
Achim 2 pairs beige
2 pairs gray

Thanks a lot for all your great input on this !

Best,
Achim

Michel Richard · « **Reply #42 on:** April 28, 2010, 20:34:37 »

Alfred,

I would like a pair too. I'm a new owner of a '64 230sl and have just joined the board as a full member. I'm in Canada (montreal) and shipping may be a little different. Please let me know how much I will owe. I would like to pay Paypal.

Thank you

Michel Richard
300 Berkley
Saint-Lambert (Quebec)
Canada
J4P 3E4

Michel Richard · « **Reply #43 on:** April 28, 2010, 20:35:22 »

In beige, please : - )

66andBlue · « **Reply #44 on:** April 29, 2010, 04:09:29 »

Hi Michel,
I'll add you to the list. Thus far I have received only 9 beige pairs which I mailed to those who had paid already.
I had received another 6 pairs but the color was so different that I rejected them.
Once I receive another batch of acceptable ones I'll contact you for payment.

Michel Richard · « **Reply #45 on:** April 29, 2010, 14:25:32 »

That is great,

Thank you

Michel

66andBlue · « **Reply #46 on:** May 08, 2010, 22:20:23 »

Here is an update.
I have received another batch and contacted most of you on the waiting list and requested payment.
I have also placed my last order for 3 six pairs in beige for:
Michel Richard
Waqas
Mike Hughes
packy
Norm
liner03

graphic66 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 09, 2010, 15:25:28 »

I received my set and put them in my 66' 230 SL. These are great, I used a flat file to get the tension just right as the directions said. They look great and actually hold the visors in place, not like the new MB ones I had purchased that just barely held them. No more constantly reaching up to put the visors back in there place. Thank you very much for all your hard work and time you put into these. I am very pleased.

66andBlue · « **Reply #48 on:** May 12, 2010, 18:53:37 »

The final order arrived and is ready to be shipped.
It is time to pay up! I am in the hole for $500+ !!

Also because of cancellations I have 3 pairs in gray available.
Anyone interested before I put them up on eBay to recover my costs?
Thanks.

114015 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 12, 2010, 20:24:29 »

Hello Alfred,

Yes,
I will be in for another set of grey sun visor clips (that would be a total of five for me).
On the other hand, I could pass on one set of beige ones for another member here if there is someone around who is still looking for a beige set.

Alfred, please just let me know where I should direct my money to you (by PN).

Thank you so much for all your great work and enthusiasm on this topic.

Best,
Achim

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