Replacement Cladding and Headlights.

[vt_maverick]

I think you need to quantify the price range we're talking about. $300-400 for the front bumper and you probably have solid interest. $800-1000 and I think people will keep searching junkyards.

One question I have is whether your molds will be able to replicate the subtle texture of the OEM cladding. There's an aftermarket company that makes replacement front bumper cladding but it has a different texture, which means it reflects light differently than the other pieces of cladding and is a giveaway that the VX was in an accident. If your replica pieces will look substantially different than the OEM pieces (texture, darkness, fade properties) then I think you'll have very few takers because a lot of us would see it as requiring a whole vehicle purchase to look right. Also will the stock Torx bolts still work with the extra 2mm of thickness? It may also cause the cladding to mount in a marked offset from the actual body which might look strange.

[magellan]

I think you need to quantify the price range we're talking about.

When i see the quality and i know the manufacturing costs i will have a better idea of the end price. As long as i can cover costs and shipping i would be happy. Going on what i know so far i would venture a guess that i can do a whole set for around $1200 AUD but that's only a rough estimate at this point in time.

One question I have is whether your molds will be able to replicate the subtle texture of the OEM cladding.

I doubt it will be identical in texture and also the colour will be black, not grey and UV stabilized, i don't get any fade issues with winch and hatch covers at sea and they are really exposed to the elements 24/7.

Also will the stock Torx bolts still work with the extra 2mm of thickness? It may also cause the cladding to mount in a marked offset from the actual body which might look strange.

Should do, as the thickness will be through the body of each piece. On my VX i have noticed a mm or two to play with at the joins and i would be confident there will not be any fitting issues. I also have to get this made to Australian design rules so i can fit it to use on the road, so i am not cutting corners.