SkinzWraps Acknowledges and Confirms the Existence a 16-Month-Old R&D Program to Develop Chrome Vinyl That Meets the SkinzWra...
June 29 2012 - 2:45PM
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SkinzWraps, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SKZW), a founding father and
recognized vanguard of the vehicle wrap industry, acknowledges the
existence of an R&D program to develop a chrome vinyl that
meets the SkinzWraps Standard™ for usability.
As CEO of the first company to scale several major innovative
mountains in the vehicle wrap industry, Peter C. Salaverry
organized a team to take on a project analogous to a "K2" or
"Everest" type-climb.
The assent began by tracking down the source of the famous
chrome Mercedes McLaren SLR (Dubai, circa 2008). In a parallel
process, SkinzWraps began cross-indexing historical references,
leading it (as was the case with FastSkinz™ films) to NASA.
NASA Nexus:
In the 1950s, NASA produced a series of coated plastics misted
with metals to create a reflective, foil-like effect on any
material to which it was applied. Pursuant to congressional mandate
(Public Law 90-480), NASA shared its successful adaptations of this
technology, which is still used today in food packaging, survival
equipment known as the "Space Blanket," aerospace and now vehicle
wrap material.
Gen 1-Gen 3 Developments:
With the research completed and the story behind the chrome
Mercedes SLR identified, SkinzWraps imported its first test rolls
from the Middle East. Using one of its many proprietary tradecraft
processes, SkinzWraps modified the material, known as "Gen 1," and
installed it on the first vehicle (a Le Mans Prototype) for a
client with an affinity for the finish metal.
While Gen 1 was workable, it failed to meet the SkinzWraps
Standard™ for usability, so SkinzWraps began to develop "Gen 2."
During Gen 2 development, SkinzWraps discussed with senior members
of the new material development team at Avery Dennison, a
SkinzWraps strategic vendor. The tremendous level of mutual trust
and respect between the two companies served as the foundation for
confidential conversations regarding production and marketability
of the chrome film.
After months of comparison testing, SkinzWraps concluded that
Avery Dennison supplied material superior in quality to others in
the industry. Its prototype material was internally classed as "Gen
3" and complex installation trials began in December of 2011. In
January of 2012, SkinzWraps successfully wrapped a new Ferrari 458
Italia Challenge Car for Ferrari Fort Lauderdale and a new 2012 911
Porsche GT RS for one of its long time racing clients, Shane Fox of
Mumbilla Racing. Six months into its field trials (hard racing),
the well-tested material now meets all of SkinzWraps'
standards.
Official Warning/PSA:
It is important that the public and other vehicle wrap companies
realize that this type of material SHOULD NOT be applied to
consumer vehicles or other vehicles used on public roadways. With
5x greater reflection than polished aluminum, the material can
cause 'flash blindness' in oncoming drivers. Flash blindness is a
phenomenon most commonly experienced by welders.
"I authorized the disclosure of this R&D project today
because the vinyl we call 'liquid chrome' is now arriving into the
market space. I want to insure that the material will not affect
driving safety on public roads," says Peter C. Salaverry, CEO of
SkinzWraps. He adds: "On the way up the mountain, we discovered the
dangers of the material. As we walk down the other side, we are now
focused on its safe applications -- confident that, even with this
disclosure, we are years ahead of our competitors. I believe that
we can monetize and scale this pioneering work in the near future,
to directly benefit our shareholders."
Full Documentation on Project:
SkinzWraps has fully documented all of its pioneering work on
this project, which may be viewed at
http://www.skinzwraps.com/liquidchrome.php
About SkinzWraps, Inc.:
As the premier innovator of the vehicle wrap industry,
SkinzWraps, Inc. has spent a decade perfecting our craft as a full
service vehicle wrap company. Since 2001, our in-house team of
marketers, designers, and installers has operated entirely in-sync;
spending meticulous hours calculating, developing, and enhancing
the desires of the market, as well as each individual client. This
dedication to superior craftsmanship allows SkinzWraps to directly
handle every aspect of the vehicle wrap process to create a
finished product that is second to none. SkinzWraps has wrapped
over 7500 vehicles, using the best products available to the
industry including Avery Dennison's 1005 EZ Apply RS, and the Epson
GS6000 Printer.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure:
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. This
press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the federal securities laws, commonly identified by such
terms as "believes," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates"
and other terms with similar meaning. Although the Company believes
that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are
based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these
assumptions will prove to be correct. Actual events could differ
materially and substantially from those projected herein and depend
on a number of factors.
Contact: Matt Salaverry SkinzWraps, Inc. pr@skinzwraps.com
214.741.4529
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