Crbon Fiber Emblems - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

TJHammer · 03-12-2009, 11:22 PM

As I head more into the dark side I have been pondering carbon fiber emblems instead of a de-badge or painting em black.

I have attempted this on scale models with moderate success.
What do you guys think of this process for emblems/badges?
*Issue may be the tight spaces and contours

http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx...9ACBD9C0557B4E

*NOTE: Guys' voice WILL put you to sleep

Netforcer · 03-12-2009, 11:36 PM

no one wants to run fake carbon fiber...

Dna_splice · 03-13-2009, 12:04 AM

so sad
i fell asleep.
what was the video about?

Redline_Me · 03-13-2009, 12:31 AM

If i could find a place that can do my custom emblems i would be very very happy. But at the moment im leaning toward black.

TJHammer · 03-13-2009, 06:26 AM

I agree on the fake carbon fiber, but with emblems it really isn't an option, as redline said, no-one is putting out emblems to choose from. I may swing by an Autozone and pick up whatever plastic emblem I can find....try it and judge it that way. All my friends have voted down me doing black emblems, although I am going to scotchcal stripe black the chrome window trims

***bandit*** · 03-13-2009, 07:53 AM

There was a dealership where I got my car out in Long Island and I saw the pearl emblems on a Camry (yes, the same ones they use to have and were available for sale for other cars but not anymore). I asked and they told me the emblems were going to cost about $500!!!! They said since Toyota doesnt offer them anymore, they have to have it specially done by another company.

I assume they dip the emblems in some liquid to get that look.

leinadneon · 03-13-2009, 12:07 PM

ZZZZZZ huh what ? fake fiber.. no thanks its a cool idea but i wouldnt do it but if you do post some pics

TJHammer · 03-13-2009, 03:11 PM

I'll try it FIRST on a cheap replacement of some emblem, but cant find any at local stores or chop shops. I should check to see what the dealer charges for replacement badges, because I don't wanna try this and have a cheap quick mod attempt cost me. I wouldn't be trying a fake carbon fiber mod on a larger part because it's FAKE, but for an emblem/badge? It's worth a shot to see if I can find a replacement or practice piece.
If it goes down I'll let ya know

TJHammer · 03-13-2009, 03:56 PM

THOUGHT: Can obviously re-attach a badge after a de-badge, but do you think I'd have issues at lease return with painted emblem?????hmnnn

leinadneon · 03-14-2009, 12:30 AM

3M automotive double stick tape i think would work just fine

DrewsCam · 03-14-2009, 04:57 PM

get me some real ones and im in