embossed horse

Does any one know if would there be any patent laws broken by having embossed horse put on Ferrari headrests by independent company?

 

If it's your car, do what you like to it...

John.

 

Not patent but trademark infringement if a commercial company is using the Ferrari logo without permission.

 

Just do it!

 

If custom one off job I think you don't need to worry about being sued. Got pix?

 

I am having black Cavallinos stitched into the headrests of my California (by the factory as an extra-camp special order). I got the idea on F-chat. It will set me back 1600 smackaroos.

 

I approve.
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Here's one of the first practice attempts done, feedback appreciated.
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That's pretty damn good. Can they do that on my forehead?

Just kidding on the forehead........ How about my arm?

Seriously though, that looks better than the factory work. Don't know about the $1600. I guess it is pretty labor intensive to remove the skin from the seat I guess.

 

I wonder how the Austrian oil company Avanti gets away with using what appears to be an identical cavallino rampante image...
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It looks good. Good job!!!

 

Looks nice. The nose is a bit blunt but nice overall!

 

A plot to baffle future concours judges!

 

looks good.

 

Rick...

Those horsey headrests looks awesome!! Are they factory or aftermarket applied?

 

Thanks for comments everyone. Tried to make a few improvements, bit more definition to outline and add more detail to head as you said Ovis but I think practice leather is too thick (thinner on car). Cleaned and treated with balsam. Think its ready now to try on headrests.
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Whilst it does look good, I have to say it does not look original, the originals are not so 'bubbly' are alot flatter with detailing like the hooves ect.

Still, looks good!



Mike

 

Looks awsome...I love it ! Great job.

 

I like it!

 

Looks good, but the mouth of the horse should be slightly open.

 

In addition to the stitching, which must be a custom. It is for stitching, not embossing.
Don't make me regret the expenditure :->

 

Here is what I had done on mine. I just provided a printed picture, the shop sent it to a lady who scanned it and embroidered it. Oh and the whole new interior didn't cost me much more than $1,600
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Update after working over weekend. Did several attempts to make it look more factory like you say Mike, but it looked too shallow and the factory horse lacks the 3D effect in my opinion. It may appear a bit stubby but its just curve of headrest also toned down the detailing on mane to balance and smooth it. Overall I'm very happy with results.
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That's fantastic! Better than factory original, in my opinion.

Are you going to tell us how you did it, or did you place a copyright on the technique?

 

Looks alot better 'in place'. Well Done!

I like the colour of the seats, with age, dark tan seats look fantastic in my opinion, and the black stitch looks great! I'm just hoping your car is Silver or Black!

Regards
Mike