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Old 03-15-2023, 09:03 AM
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I’ve seen some posts about guys unhappy with scratched up cupholder bottoms. I would love to ditch mine completely but the problem is the liner is an extension of the armrest liner, making this a pricey item. I was going to order some coasters but everything seems so cheesy and I would have to buy two sets for the two different sizes. I was set on having my guy do a silver vinyl wrap on the bottom but walked into a craft store just to see if I could get some ideas. To my surprise you can get real aluminum plates for well under $10.

One side is a sparkly paint look and one side is bare aluminum. I went for the brushed aluminum look and scuffed up the bare aluminum knowing it would get scratched anyways.


Pretty sure alot of you have bottoms that look like mine (that sounds bad).


Finished first one. Might change the swirl pattern on the aluminum before I glue it in.
 
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Maybe polished also?
Hey, put a Leaper sticker on it then coat it with epoxy. Or a Growler, that'd fit better. You may have just inspired me to do something like this.
 
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Old 03-15-2023, 11:30 AM
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Yeah possibilities are endless, and for the cost you can do something new once a month. I might be getting into arts and crafts. Show me what you end up doing.
 
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I purchased here: https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=PMefZ8E
50mm/60mm 5pcs of each size, looks great 👍
 
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Old 07-15-2023, 09:49 AM
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That may be a good price since the Ruble has tanked, but I don't think it's legal right now for most of the world to buy anything from Russia. Imports would probably be held at the ports of entry.
 
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Old 07-16-2023, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Cee Jay
That may be a good price since the Ruble has tanked, but I don't think it's legal right now for most of the world to buy anything from Russia. Imports would probably be held at the ports of entry.
It is from China.
 
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Old 07-16-2023, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Damirich
It is from China.
Made in China. The seller is in Russia.
 
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Originally Posted by Cee Jay
Made in China. The seller is in Russia.
Initials V.P. ?
 
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Originally Posted by Cee Jay
Made in China. The seller is in Russia.
No, I got it from China, maybe this mistake because of RU link to AliExpress, any way I wanted to help, this is up to you, use it or not.
 
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Makes no difference to me, but Drop-Shipping is what nearly every seller uses now. Order from RU, the seller orders it from China to be delivered to wherever it needs. That's the way e-commerce works. So I GUESS it doesn't break any sanctions? Actually, who really cares when it comes to some guy drop-ship selling small accessories anyway.
Damirich, any pictures of yours installed?
 
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Originally Posted by Cee Jay
Makes no difference to me, but Drop-Shipping is what nearly every seller uses now. Order from RU, the seller orders it from China to be delivered to wherever it needs. That's the way e-commerce works. So I GUESS it doesn't break any sanctions? Actually, who really cares when it comes to some guy drop-ship selling small accessories anyway.
Damirich, any pictures of yours installed?
Yes, look at the photos, and really was interested in seller information, got the shop license, they are from China, also attached the screen.



 
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