I am making a new product for cars that hasn't been made before

[JTsyo]

Will you need clearance from DMV/MVC for the state it's going to be used on? Might be considered more of a distraction than regular stickers.

 

[feralkid]

Horrible, this idea.

 

[rcpratt]

I hate bumper stickers and would never ever buy or use one of these, but I could see people buying them. If I wanted to display some sports type stuff on my car on the way to/from a game,I'll just use those magnets or the nifty little window flags.

Only issue is, with how cheap these would have to be, and the relatively low frequency with which people replace their cars (or if they were transferable that wouldn't even apply I guess), not sure how many you could actually sell. Then again, if they keep getting stolen and they're cheap enough maybe that will keep people buying...lol.

 

[adlep]

What cars are using Aluminum body panels? :hmm: Sure there are cars with aluminum frames but I didn't know they're using aluminum for body work just yet.

EDIT found a link : http://www.paintgages.com/List-of-Car-Manufacturers-who-use-Aluminum-Body-Panels-s/51.htm

If that's accurate, I'm surprised aluminum is used as much as they say it is, body repairs are hell when having to work with aluminum.

Thanks for the link. Fortunately, most of the cars listed use aluminum for hoods. I think I'll be fine.

 

[adlep]

Include a "Support our troops" message and they'll fly off the shelves.

The US Flag will be included in the adapter.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

easily removable

Too easily removable and people will vandalise them rather than just steal them... (ie take it off and stick it to something else magnetic, another car, a sign, a business shutter, or throw it in a bin just to be annoying...)

 

[alkemyst]

I will make a theft deterrent system. You will have to register the frame in order to use the web site that goes with it. We will make the site nice enough so that you actually want to USE it to create and share messages. In order to register for the site, we will require a serial number of the frame - so that we can "bind it" with your profile.

While you CAN use the frame without the site, it's functionality will get reduced without it - average thief does not know how to use the photoshop 🙂

Would you risk jail for few bucks? Messing with someone else's car can get you in serious trouble or ass whooping.

No ones going to steal it to reuse it. They are just going to throw it away.

People fuck with cars all the time for nothing to gain and everything to lose.

 

[ivan2]

the execution is horrible IMO, especially on the image with a honda accord. It might sell if you make it a front plate for people in states that doesn't require a front plate.

IMO If the main point is for people to share images, why not just start a service to print custom magnates? much cheaper and I can stick it anywhere on the car, and it looks nicer than a second plate.

Looking at how tall it is I reckon that it will fly off if I stick it to the side.

 

[adlep]

the execution is horrible IMO, especially on the image with a honda accord. It might sell if you make it a front plate for people in states that doesn't require a front plate.

IMO If the main point is for people to share images, why not just start a service to print custom magnates? much cheaper and I can stick it anywhere on the car, and it looks nicer than a second plate.

Looking at how tall it is I reckon that it will fly off if I stick it to the side.

the execution is horrible IMO, especially on the image with a honda accord.

There is no execution just yet. This is just a proof of concept made by a 3D printer. The actual adapter is going to be about 10% smaller and thinner. I am sure that I will be able to make it look attractive and more integrated with the vehicle. As a matter of fact, you won't be able to see the adapter. It will be made out of a clear plastic.
What is so horrible about it?

IMO If the main point is for people to share images, why not just start a service to print custom magnates? much cheaper and I can stick it anywhere on the car, and it looks nicer than a second plate.

It has been done before and AFAIK, these type of services are not very successful. With this kind of adapter you can make the message yourself, replace it whenever you want and it doesn't cost you more than few pennies (ink cost for your inkjet). So logistically it becomes very simple. Also, you don't have to wait for the shipping to arrive. And what if you DON'T like your magnet? Like you misspelled a word or it just looks stupid? Then you just wasted few dollars and your time.

Looking at how tall it is I reckon that it will fly off if I stick it to the side.

It is about 3.25in tall. It wont fly off the side. I tried it on the freeway already.

It might sell if you make it a front plate for people in states that doesn't require a front plate.

No it won't as it will be permanent or semi permanent. And what happens if you go from the state that does not require front plates to the State that does require it? - A ticket.

 

[Squisher]

I guess someone could pay me to put it on my car for their advertising.


As long as there were no Vagisil ads.

 

[adlep]

I guess someone could pay me to put it on my car for their advertising.


As long as there were no Vagisil ads.

This is one of the possible applications. Like lets suppose that there is a cause that you care about. Like you are trying to advertise your new business. If there are few cars in a single family you can put it up on these cars - and without creating any kind of damage to them.

Then you can just keep tweaking up your message until it works. Like the size of the font and the slogan, contact info, etc, etc.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

I just don't see anything unique enough to be profitable with this. Sounds like you are combining two ideas neither of which are unique or original,
1. Magnetic placards to attach to cars in various shapes and sizes
2. A website that allows you to design and print stickers in various shapes and sizes

I'm pretty certain there are already companies that provide both of these services

 

[adlep]

I just don't see anything unique enough to be profitable with this. Sounds like you are combining two ideas neither of which are unique or original,
1. Magnetic placards to attach to cars in various shapes and sizes
2. A website that allows you to design and print stickers in various shapes and sizes

I'm pretty certain there are already companies that provide both of these services

This sounds nothing like my project. So my description is not adequate. Lessons learned is that I need to be able to explain my idea better. The "placards" are not magnetic 🙂 Also, I like the word placard.

The point is that with the adapter you can print the placards yourself, using your own printer. You can then take that message - which is printed on a regular paper and place it in the element-proof adapter. So once you have the adapter, you can keep printing changing and messages as often as you wish.
You can also "tweak" the message until it has the desirable effect. Like if you misspelled the word on the placard - that is no longer an issue, you can just discard it and print yourself a new one - for pennies or "free".
The website allows you to share messages with other people, create groups, etc, etc. Like you can have a group "Obama 2012" or "No Obama 2012" that share their designs with public. You can log on and select the placard that you like, print it, and display it in the adapter. If you want a different message or tweak the existing message, do it in photoshop or logon to the web site and select a different template or use a build in editor to "tweak it".

 

[bobdole369]

You have a small target demographic. Most people don't want a sticker or anything at all on their car, unless they are white trash, young, redneck, or otherwise undesirable. Granted that the sticker isn't permanent increases your demo, but I think only slightly.

 

[adlep]

You have a small target demographic. Most people don't want a sticker or anything at all on their car, unless they are white trash, young, redneck, or otherwise undesirable. Granted that the sticker isn't permanent increases your demo, but I think only slightly.

What about raising an awareness to the cause that you care about? What if the adapter is not permanent and it doesn't damage the vehicle? So now all the people who drive leased cars can go ahead and start using it without "committing" to the message. What if the message can actually be easily made and you actually have fun creating it? Anyone who owns a vehicle could at some point use something like that - at least once.

Edit: I appreciate your feedback.

 

[Krazy4Real]

I wouldn't buy it. I'd be too worried that it would scratch my paint.

 

[adlep]

I wouldn't buy it. I'd be too worried that it would scratch my paint.

It won't. It will rub your paint gently. It will give it a nice, comfortable massage, again, the magnets are suspended some height above the panel so there is no physical contact made between magnets and car.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

People who use bumper stickers are absolute retards, but I think the idea has potential.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Personally, I hate stickers and shit on my car, but I know other people like it.

The only thing that tech savvy people might like is if it was wifi/USB/LCD and could hold/paint a picture like the kindle does, but in color. So it doesn't take battery power while displaying the image. Otherwise, doesn't seem too unique to me.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

You have a small target demographic. Most people don't want a sticker or anything at all on their car, unless they are white trash, young, redneck, or otherwise undesirable. Granted that the sticker isn't permanent increases your demo, but I think only slightly.

That must be why no one ever sold bumper stickers 😵

 

[Slew Foot]

1. Exactly, my adapter will let people take them off. So the stickers wont be permanent. You will not have to put up with Clinton-Gore 96 messages anymore.

2. Optional but if you want to get additional templates, or share the messages with your friends, or make new messages, it will be required. But you DON'T have to do it - if you are fine with Photoshop, you don't need web site.

3. Not, they won't. They do not physically touch the surface of the car. They are suspended like 1/8 of an inch above the metal panel of the car (this is part of my patent).

3. You do not apply it to plastic. You apply it to a metal part of the car, like so:

Almost all cars have enough of a metal space at the back to accommodate for a bumper sticker sized adapter.

That looks uglier than shit.

Though stupid people will still buy it, and theres no harm in taking money from stupid people. Someone else is going to do it anyway.

 

[rcpratt]

It won't. It will rub your paint gently. It will give it a nice, comfortable massage, again, the magnets are suspended some height above the panel so there is no physical contact made between magnets and car.

That sounds hot.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Yeah, that looks reallllly bulky, and ugly.

 

[maddogchen]

i don't like bumper stickers.

But, I say Good Luck to you! Hope you make money off of it.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

It won't. It will rub your paint gently. It will give it a nice, comfortable massage, again, the magnets are suspended some height above the panel so there is no physical contact made between magnets and car.

It will still screw up paint. I don't know why, but magnets on paint cause it to rust through. I've seen it both with directly applied magnets and with felt between the magnet and paint.

The only way around it is to move the magnet once a week or so, and even then you're just 'spreading' the damage around.