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Product:
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The Shattered Web Custom Window Appliqués |
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Price:
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7 1/2" $10 (CAN) / $7 (U.S), 3 1/2" $8 (CAN) / $5 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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The Shattered Web
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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May 3rd, 2002
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Rating:
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Use squeegee to remove air bubbles
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Remove transfer backing
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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.
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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.
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Click image for larger view
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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.
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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.
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Pros:
- Excellent customer service
- Cool custom window appliqués
- Available in red, green, blue, black, white, silver or etched
- Installation is very easy
- Price
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Cons:
- Adhesive on the opposite side of design
- Window appliqué must be applied on the outside of case
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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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