NEW Custom PLATES

[Brettc10]

Well check out the progress on my Custom plates. They are finished except the Icon O. That will be done tomorrow. It will be Red or Metallic Red. I will figure that out tomorrow.
The link shows what they looked like before (Gold 24K Plate) and now what they look like after.
Here is what I did:
First removed the plates. They came off pretty easy with a small flat head glasses screwdriver. I took it slow but they came off. Next took the arms off.
Started stripping the gold off with acetone-free nail polish remover. Arms were easy frame was a little bit of a pain. It took me about 3 hours to strip all of it.
Thanks to Oakleynerd for the tip on that!!
Next painted the Plates flat black. The arm Plates I painted Metallic Hammered Silver. Ordered some Ruby EXOVISTA lenses. Then started to put it back together.
So far the lenses are very clear and comfortable. The look I think is pretty different and cool. Let me know what you guys think.


Oakley Plate pictures by brettc10 - Photobucket

 

[Oakleynerd]

looks COOOL!

you glued the plate back on the frame?

 

[patten-xo]

nice setup made always proud to see people doing custom work to the Oakley Brand!

 

[qtrain23]

That's what colors I was gonna do =[

 

[Brettc10]

looks COOOL!

you glued the plate back on the frame?

I did not. My work has this 2 sided thin tape that is SUPER Strong and clear. I just put pieces on the back and stuck them back on. Did that just in case I want to change something.

 

[Brettc10]

nice setup made always proud to see people doing custom work to the Oakley Brand!

Thanks, It was fun doing it and these are some of my favorite frames.

 

[Brettc10]

That's what colors I was gonna do =[

Do it!!! I do not think we will run into each other on the street.
I was very happy the lenses looked as good as they do.
They look even better in person.

 

[qtrain23]

Do it!!! I do not think we will run into each other on the street.
I was very happy the lenses looked as good as they do.
They look even better in person.

What did u do for lenses?

 

[Oakleynerd]

SUPER Strong tape is a good idea!
makes it easier, to swap the lenses . . .

 

[Brettc10]

SUPER Strong tape is a good idea!
makes it easier, to swap the lenses . . .

That is correct. It is a little bit of a challenge to change out the Lenses.