CarpeNivem Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Rubbermaid shelf liner, as mentioned by someone there, would actually be cheaper, yeah. That's another good idea, which I hadn't thought of. It wouldn't do anything for stuff on top of other stuff - like my Sirius channel guide, for example - but it'd probably still work overall for most things. Oh, and round things, it wouldn't work for either; they'd still roll off. But still, yeah, most things, I'll grant, that would be totally fine for. It really is another good idea. Keep in mind, I didn't get into this as a business venture. This was just an idea I had for my car, and felt proud enough to share. That others would be interested as well came as a surprise, which I welcomed and embraced, seemingly to the delight of many, but a surprise nonetheless. I'll make them as long as people want them, and/or feel no dismay if others don't.Speaking of which, fresh plastic has been acquired for the piece that was ordered earlier today. I haven't had a chance to shape it yet, but I plan on doing that and getting it in the mail tomorrow. hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Also, re-looking at my own picture in the beginning of this thread, it's funny that I now think that's the worst one. All of the others have nice rounded edges. I've made so many for other people, I forgot to go back and remake my own. Haha. I should really do that. :) slampro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsaguy Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Will be interested in one once we get our cmax..... Edited August 14, 2013 by salsaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Okay, not gonna lie, the Fusion edition was considerably more difficult. Nevertheless, here it is: http://i.imgur.com/gsKsSMC.jpg I'll swing by a Ford dealership tomorrow for a test fit, but I think it'll be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Test fit in a showroom Fusion went perfectly! :yahoo: This one is ready for sale... (What appears to be imperfections the plastic are actually the results of having used a flash. In reality, that piece is flawlessly clear all the way across.) I also shipped out the CMax one that had been ordered recently, so if you're my silent Massachusetts customer, I haven't forgotten. You'll have yours soon. :victory: Edited August 15, 2013 by CarpeNivem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridbear Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Test fit in a showroom Fusion went perfectly! :yahoo: This one is ready for sale...Thanks so much for making these for Fusion owners too! PayPal payment sent! CarpeNivem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Test fit in a showroom Fusion went perfectly! :yahoo: This one is ready for sale... (What appears to be imperfections the plastic are actually the results of having used a flash. In reality, that piece is flawlessly clear all the way across.) I also shipped out the CMax one that had been ordered recently, so if you're my silent Massachusetts customer, I haven't forgotten. You'll have yours soon. :victory:Interesting, thinner and slightly longer than the CMax version or so it appears. Great job once again. Was wondering have you been keeping track of how many orders have been placed? Just curious. Edited August 15, 2013 by mtb9153 hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Yeah, it's a bit thinner and considerably longer. It's only 1" high, instead of roughly 1.6", to account for the glovebox itself not being as tall, and much longer, at 16" instead of 10". The Fusion glovebox is WAY wider than ours. The Fusion itself, I think, is way wider than ours. It was difficult at first to cut a piece that long and still keep the edge that straight, but with some practice, I got it. And with that practice, the next one will go much quicker. :)I'm loving the practice, actually! I feel like every one of these has been nicer than the one before it. I almost feel a little bad for the earlier customers. The last one I sent out (to MA) was definitely the best so far. Just remember, mine's the worst one. I have the first. But they all work the same. ;)To your other question, I hadn't been keeping track, but I just checked my PayPal records and it seems, wow, I've sold 10 of them. Awesome! :drop: Although, to be clear (hehe), before anyone thinks that's ninety-nine dollars, remember that PayPal takes a piece of each sale, the post office takes their cut, the plastic and adhesive aren't free, and I've really been taking my time making sure each piece is cut and sanded smoothly. I still throw out pieces I've finished and then decided aren't good enough. So while I've definitely collected quite a bit of money (thank you all!), and I have to admit, it hasn't been TOO difficult, the truth is, it hasn't been all that easy either - ask Mrs. Nivem; she'll tell you. ;)Mostly though, I really have to say, it HAS been flattering, so thank you all again for that. I mean it. :love_shower:( Edit: Wait, I just remembered, I've sold 9. I see 10 sales receipts because my dear Canadian friend paid double. :victory: ) Edited August 15, 2013 by CarpeNivem hybridbear and slampro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMax-Traveler Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Assuming you're still doing these, I just ordered one... such an awesome idea, I'm still not sure why Ford couldn't have done this themselves! Thanks so much!! I also shipped out the CMax one that had been ordered recently, so if you're my silent Massachusetts customer, I haven't forgotten. You'll have yours soon. :victory: Silent? ;) Thanks so much, looking forward to not having to clean up a mess every time I open the glove box! CarpeNivem and hybridbear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) So, it seems the Fusion piece costs more to ship, because its size pushes the packaging out of the "document" realm and into the "parcel" realm. I swear the post office makes these things up as they go along, but that aside, the first one is on its way now (don't worry about the extra cost; it wasn't much, and I appreciated the opportunity to try something new anyway).However, because of this, and the slightly increased difficulty, I think it would be fair to charge a little extra for subsequent Fusion pieces (just in case anyone else wants one), right? I mean, is that fair? Here are some new links...[Links finally removed on 12/17/2016]I plan on making two Fusion pieces and three CMax pieces this weekend, so I'll have stuff ready for shipping, just in case. Edited December 17, 2016 by CarpeNivem hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridbear Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 So, it seems the Fusion piece costs more to ship, because its size pushes the packaging out of the "document" realm and into the "parcel" realm. I swear the post office makes these things up as they go along, but that aside, the first one is on its way now (don't worry about the extra cost; it wasn't much, and I appreciated the opportunity to try something new anyway). However, because of this, and the slightly increased difficulty, I think it would be fair to charge a little extra for subsequent Fusion pieces (just in case anyone else wants one), right? I mean, is that fair? Here are some new links... Click to order a CMax glove compartment fixer for $9.90 Click to order a Fusion glove compartment fixer for $11.40 I plan on making two Fusion pieces and three CMax pieces this weekend, so I'll have stuff ready for shipping, just in case.That's very fair. Thanks again for doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Business may have died down anyway, so perhaps this doesn't need to be said, just in case, I'll be out of town this weekend, starting this evening, and unable to ship anything if it's ordered. I'll be back on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridbear Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Test fit in a showroom Fusion went perfectly! :yahoo: This one is ready for sale...Thanks so much! I finally installed our Fusion one last night and it's perfect! Now stuff won't fall off the top shelf anymore! :happy feet: :worship: CarpeNivem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1336 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Happy South FL C-MAX owner got his Glove Box Shelf Stop the other day and quickly and easily installed it. I failed to remove the "pop-in" second shelf as recommended but was careful to center and line up bottom edge of Plexiglass plate before pressing and affixing the attachment once the 3M Tape protector was peeled off. Just like installing exterior plexiglass Window Vent Shades that attach with 3M Tape, you only have (1) chance to align them correctly. Unless you install the "Weather Tech" Clip On design (which are not available) for C-MAX, only the Ford OEM so far, stick on design, like Contact Cement and Counter Top Laminate placement. once in place, its over! Thanks again, the Glove door is no longer covered with contents when opened! Aught to be a Ford Recall # and (you) should be their Vendor for the Repair Part! Lots of C-MAX`s and Fusions need the retrofit! Edited August 30, 2013 by Phil1336 CarpeNivem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes, unfortunately the adhesive is very strong, so you really do only have one shot. A weaker adhesive definitely would've been more appropriate, but I really wanted it to match. The white adhesive is the right stickiness, but the black is the right look, and I decided looks matter more, because that's kinda how I roll sometimes. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Also, we can now reasonably assume the shelf fixer things will last at least as long as the drivetrain. :)(...although no warranty is actually promised.) ;) Edited August 28, 2013 by CarpeNivem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamru Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Are you still making these? I would love to purchase one from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwood2 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 That is a good fix to the problem. I just saw this post for the first time. This was a problem for me too but it was two fold. Things sliding around and I don't like the placement of the glove box from the drivers seat. It is very hard to reach over and get things out. I was shopping one day at Staples and they had a nice little open top box for storing things in a desk drawer on the clearance tables outside the store. I thought, would this work in the glove box? For a few $$ I thought it was worth a try. It worked out great. I does not fit the full width of the glove box but it is good enough to get a lot of stuff in this box. Now I can just reach over and grab the whole box out and put that on the seat. Grab what I want and put it back. Very happy with this solution. I guess one step better would be to come up with something that fit in that area a little better. Maybe a custom box? Even a plastic storage box might work. I see there are advantages to this and the plastic lip. It could be a better design from Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpowel2 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Jeff, are you still making these for the C-Max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 It's been awhile since I've made them (or since I've noticed anyone ask - sorry about that), but yeah, I suppose I could re-open shop if people are still interested. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpowel2 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just let me know and I'll send you the money. Do I use the same link you used before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeNivem Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Yup, same link as before. Here it is again, for easier clicking. ...if you would like one, [LINK REMOVED] or PM me to discuss some other arrangement). That price includes shipping. I'll get them in the mail as soon as I make more! Thanks for asking! Edited December 17, 2016 by CarpeNivem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpowel2 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Payment sent! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm in. I should have done this last time around. Glad I have the chance to do it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamru Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Payment sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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