One Die, Three Distinctly Different Aluminum Trim Designs Automotive Aluminum Trim Design Inspiration Our Design team collaborates with OEM designers to bring their ideas and inspirations to life. Such is the case with the center stack consoles of the Volvo V40 series. While each shares common ...
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Mitch Larson
Contrasting Gloss Levels Add Interest to Black Aluminum Finishes High gloss piano black is an elegant look. When creating these finishes, we wanted to build on the qualities of piano black by combining selectively patterned dull areas. The combination of high gloss background with low gloss texture ...
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Vicky Bowie
It's always a treat to take a walk back through projects and requests to see what has sparked interest. This helps to make sure that when we're developing new finishes that our thoughts are in line with what you're wanting to see. Take a walk through the most popular finishes on aluminum as ...
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Mitch Larson
We recently attended the NAIAS in Detroit. Decorative aluminum trim continues to have a good presence overall from dash panels and door rails to consoles and switchplates. The color blue was very prominent throughout the show. Some other things that caught our attention was the use of perforated ...
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Vicky Bowie
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series from my co-workers on their favorite finishes. Holly Schamens, our guest blogger this week, chose an organic finish from patterns available for review with our Disc Collection. This reference tools is a frequently asked for item and has sparked ...
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Vicky Bowie
Thought I'd pull together the posts from 2013 which sparked the most interest. Enjoy!
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Vicky Bowie
Each year our Design team takes a look at common decorating processes used across the globe in industries from automotive and appliance trim to motorcycle badging and cosmetic appliques. This review sparks inspiration for the annual Holiday Card as a way to showcase processes and decoration options ...
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Vicky Bowie
3D Surface Collections eBook Now Available Three dimensional themes are captured in this selection of aluminum Surface Collections. Silver on silver color, woven structures and playful combinations drive the various groups. Explore the possibilities: ● Visual Depth ● Geometric Grids ● Precise ...
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Vicky Bowie
Creating Illusions with Layers of Finishes It never ceases to amaze me how aluminum can be transformed during decoration. The reflective properties of the metal enhance brushing processes, allowing images and pattern structures to appear to move across the aluminum surface. Layering brushes with ...
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