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  Product:     The Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués  
  Price:     7 1/2" $10 (CAN) / $7 (U.S), 3 1/2" $8 (CAN) / $5 (U.S) 
  Supplied By:     The Shattered Web
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     May 3rd, 2002
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star star

Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués
Use squeegee to remove air bubbles
Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués
Remove transfer backing
 
The adhesive side of the MTB appliqué is applied to the acrylic surface of the window. A plastic squeegee is used to flatten out the surface of the graphic as well as remove any trapped air bubbles. The last step is to remove the transfer backing very slowly in order to not ruin the applied graphic.

Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués
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Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués
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I was very impressed with the end result and did notice a few small trapped pockets of air in the design. The instructions explicitly advise against poking holes in the design to get rid of the bubbles. The best recommendation is waiting a few days and the bubbles will be gone after the adhesive dries.

Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués
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Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués
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To finish off this mini review, I placed a 15" blue cold cathode tube behind the side panel to see how well the MTB Appliqué would look against natural light. Under dark lighting conditions the appliqué does give the window a perfect etched look and appearance. The nice part about this package is that no expensive tools were required for this simple modification.
 
Conclusion:

Adding that personalized touch to a modified case not only adds uniqueness but it also signifies something that you can call your own. The Shattered Web provides fast and reliable customer service that is unparalleled with most online businesses. One of the benefits of these window appliqués is that they are available from a stock catalogue or can be customized for creation. The appliqués are available in various sizes and come in a wide variety of colours including red, green, blue, black, white, silver or etched. The Shattered Web is not limited to just window appliqué, they can also design vehicles, banners, storefronts and your run of the mill stickers. The only concern I had for the review sample I received was the fact that the adhesive side was on the opposite side of the graphic. I normally prefer it on the front of the graphic, so that it can be mounted on the inside of the case panel. My reasoning behind this is because cool designs on case panels attract inquisitive people who tend to touch your window to see if the etching is real or not. Overall, I am really impressed with this product and rate this kit a 9.5 out of 10. I would definately recommend this product for those individuals that want to add a personalized touch to any modified computer case. If you have any questions regarding this review be sure to visit the Shattered Web website for more information or discuss them in our forums.

 
Thumbs Up! Pros:
  • Excellent customer service
  • Cool custom window appliqués
  • Available in red, green, blue, black, white, silver or etched
  • Installation is very easy
  • Price
Thumbs Down! Cons:
  • Adhesive on the opposite side of design
  • Window appliqué must be applied on the outside of case
Update 05/06/02:

The Shattered Web has confirmed that they can do the reverse mirroring of any custom window applique orders, which means that the adhestive is on the front of the design. This will ensure that the design can be mounted from the inside the case. All customers will be required to specify this request when placing orders.

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