Badges

[Ascinder]

I hijacked your idea and picked up the option 1 also, I hope it looks cool. I am also cutting out a custom vx out of matte black vinyl for where the big isuzu was on the back. The color and texture of it seem to go really well with the cladding.

[rowhard]

Here is another source for letters, not badges per say, but you could make up most anything if you like.

http://www.signlettersource.com/

[JHarris1385]

Just got mine in the mail and I am impressed. I will try to put them on either tonight or soon and take pics.

Whats the best glue for this?

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, when I got my VX badge with that double-stick tape, I knew it wouldn't hold. So I scored the spot on the grill with a razor blade and scored the back of the badge as much as I could, and then used 2-part epoxy to stick it on. That stuff is strong and with the scoring it should stay glued for a long time. I really hope mine never falls off, cause I love the way it looks.

Bart

Just got mine in the mail and I am impressed. I will try to put them on either tonight or soon and take pics.

Whats the best glue for this?

[Ascinder]

I plan on using a dremel sanding drum to rough up the surface of the grill insert, then cleaning it off with some MEK and then alcohol to get a good clean bond, then using some aviation epoxy to seal the deal. The grill will turn to dust before those letters ever come off.

[JHarris1385]

Where can you find some aviation epoxy?

Ascinder, your going to like the badges.

[CrnCnn]

I went with this look

[nfpgasmask]

Hey dude, looks good. What is it made from?

Bart

I went with this look

[etlsport]

good stuff.. ordered from www.youremblem.com?

[CrnCnn]

Bart,

it is pretty light stuff, I think its just plastic. But it works for me.

Etlsport,

Yeah I got that site from a post you entered.

[Mark Miller]

Edit to my post, it is tiny. So sorry. But I like the look.


That UK ebay store has this one too:
http://stores.ebay.com/LMF-VAUXHALL-PARTS-AND-STYLING

[nfpgasmask]

Hey man, as long as it doesn't fall off, I think it looks good...

Bart

Bart,

it is pretty light stuff, I think its just plastic. But it works for me.

Etlsport,

Yeah I got that site from a post you entered.

[etlsport]

I put mine on in early july and havent had any trouble with them, still clean up well with the chrome polish i use on my wheels (ceramic cooktop cleaner.. works like a charm).. ive driven em through downpours, crazy heat, auto car washes, pressure washed the grille with them on.. id say the supplied adhesive is very good and the letters hold up surprisingly well for $3 a letter

[Ascinder]

Where can you find some aviation epoxy?

I'm putting mine on right now. I just got them the other day. They had to re-ship because the first set got lost in the mail. PM me an address and I send you some epoxy. It comes in easy to use foil packs that you just cut and mix. They say industrial use only, and everything I've bonded them with has stayed put. If it's used to hold stuff onto helicopters(terrible weather, always stored outdoors in all seasons, not to mention army abuse and all the vibration from normal flight, plus faster speeds than any VX I've ever heard of can go) than it's never coming off. :yesg:

[JHarris1385]

Thanks for the offer I appriciate it. But I just bought some "industrial" strength epoxy at Home Depot. I know its not as good as yours but hopefully it will do, becuase Im glueing it tomorrow. You got the red VXR right? Post pics please. Cant wait to see what it will look like. Thanks.