Badges...
June-29th-2005, 10:46 AM
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Badges...
....after seeing a few ppl modify their badges, it was only a matter of time until I would bust out the new Dremel I got not too long ago and go to town...well, with out furher ado.
June-29th-2005, 10:50 AM
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uh huh!
Excuse the expoxy and stuff....it was pretty early this morning and I was already running late for work.....so I had no time to really clean up...just stick 'em on for a few quick snaps.
Excuse the expoxy and stuff....it was pretty early this morning and I was already running late for work.....so I had no time to really clean up...just stick 'em on for a few quick snaps.
June-29th-2005, 10:53 AM
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And...finally....there are a few knicks here and there...but that's what touch up paint was created for...I'm still contemplating cutting the rear 'Flying M' badge.....I'd like some input here from you guys....what do you guys suggest? It looks sharp up front...so I might.
Comments.
-Phil
Comments.
-Phil
June-29th-2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackelope
yah, i noticed that 1st thing in the pictures... said.. hmm.. i gotta do that... need to clean my trunk up, guy did a crappy job of installing the "turbo" badge.
Just get some goo-gone, some dental floss, and a hair dryer for that Barry...I'm not sure what the guy used as a backing to attach to the car...so that's your best bet to get it off.
June-29th-2005, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kargoboy
Nice, Phil, what'd you use on the P5 & Mazda badging? Since I'm goin the silver/black route, I think that would enhance the look, w/o being too ricey.
Couldn't find any masking tape, so I had to use some electrical tape to mask off the paint sections.
I used gloss black paint on the black painted sections.
On the silver 'M", that's multiple coats of clear coat. With the sweeping motion, it leaves a nice smooth, brushed aluminum look.
It turned out very well!
June-29th-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM-P5
Just get some goo-gone, some dental floss, and a hair dryer for that Barry...I'm not sure what the guy used as a backing to attach to the car...so that's your best bet to get it off.
I've got some stuff thats supposed to remove tree sap/crap like that from your paint, should work right?
June-29th-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Matty Mooling
lookin' good phil. wish i had as much time on my hands as you do
Bro, I did this after I worked my military job yesterday and my civilian job last night. It took me all of about an hour (to do the sub/amp install and debadge, paint).
For the painting:
10 minutes prep time (debaging/cleaning)
5 minutes for cutting & buffing egdes.
10 minute painting time for black & clear paint.
I let the paint cure overnight, and I took pics this morning, (badges are still at home on my coffee table).
Total time I actually worked? 25 minutes!
Anyone can do this...you could've done this last night while the Prez spoke about Iraq.
-Phil