"cobra" etched on wing windows...original?

1ntCobra · #1 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 12:56 PM

I think one of the 60's movies with a Cobra in it (perhaps "The Killers") has an etched side curtain.

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zentoed · #2 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 12:59 PM

thanks, I'll check out the SAAC forum you mentioned...

Dan Case · #3 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 03:09 PM

Wind wings and sun visors were manufactured by AMCO and were "COBRA" lettered. The lettering was applied with a "hot stamp" process. The lettering has a slight gold tint. Vigorous rubbing or polishing will wear the lettering off most parts.

Dan

1ntCobra · #4 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 05:54 PM

Hmm... I was not thinking of the word cobra etched on the wind wing, but the Cobra head logo. I don't have the movie, I think I rented it.

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Originally Posted by 1ntCobra

I think one of the 60's movies with a Cobra in it (perhaps "The Killers") has an etched side curtain.

You might do better asking your question at www.saacforum.com

1985 CCX · #5 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Hot Stamp Foil = HSF

Construction HSF
Layer #1 = release coat
Layer #2 = Top coat
Layer #3 = vacuum metalized metal (in 60's could have been white gold)
Layer #4 = Sizing

Sometimes between layer 2/3 and 3/4 there is a tie layer. The gold tint is yellowing from 60's top coat chemistry. In the day nitrocellulose/acrylic chemistry was used where as today incorporation of urethane and sometimes radiation cured resins are common. Light stable chemistries for HSF are still rather crude. Yes, made HSF for 10 years...... Thought I would add a factoid....