Printable Version of Topic
Click here to view this topic in its original format
914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Chrome Emblems
Posted by: kconway May 22 2008, 06:53 PM
Sorry to say I know nothing about the chrome process, what materials can and can't be chromed...that said. Can the 914 and 2.0 metallic emblems found on the rear of the 914 be chromed?
This one -->
Kev
Posted by: r_towle May 22 2008, 06:57 PM
yes they can, but it would be cheaper to buy new ones I think.
Rich
Posted by: Travis Neff May 22 2008, 06:58 PM
as long as it conducts electricity, you should be fine.
Posted by: kconway May 22 2008, 06:59 PM
yes they can, but it would be cheaper to buy new ones I think.
Rich
C'mon Rich...you know they NEVER made a chrome (I mean silvery) emblem...
Posted by: r_towle May 22 2008, 07:15 PM
plastic can be chromed, so can white metal (what they are made from) honestly I never paid attention....it never was chromed???
I swear I saw them in a catalog...maybe automotion or AA...all chromed.
Rich
Posted by: dw914er May 22 2008, 07:17 PM
didnt they only come in black and gold? (gold being the older ones, and black the 73+ ones?)
Posted by: kconway May 22 2008, 07:31 PM
didnt they only come in black and gold? (gold being the older ones, and black the 73+ ones?)
That's what they say over in Pat's CW forum...
Question is, should I spring for a new gold (metal) emblem or a used one to have it chromed? The one I've got the pins on the back are a little worn, prolly shouldn't matter though?
Posted by: Todd Enlund May 22 2008, 09:36 PM
Metal emblems can be chromed, plastic ones can be vacuum metalized. Don't send plastic to a chrome shop.
Posted by: dw914er May 22 2008, 09:42 PM
didnt they only come in black and gold? (gold being the older ones, and black the 73+ ones?)
That's what they say over in Pat's CW forum...
Question is, should I spring for a new gold (metal) emblem or a used one to have it chromed? The one I've got the pins on the back are a little worn, prolly shouldn't matter though?
yea, was just trying to remember why chrome wouldnt have been in the catelog.
I would go new (gold). It will probably look cleaner than making chrome looking ones.
Posted by: !Wet Spot! May 22 2008, 10:39 PM
Use stickers....otherwise there's always some douche nozzle with a screw driver that will want it....
Posted by: kconway May 22 2008, 11:03 PM
One other thought would be anodize just like the rest of the trim,
my P O R S C H E lettering on the engine deck lid and this...
My silvery hood emblem. Maybe the chrome might be a little too much bling, the clear anodize is little more subdued. 
Posted by: Rand May 22 2008, 11:38 PM
Me likes 'em shaved. 
No emblems at all.
But on topic, I'm not a fan of chrome. As to gold vs. black, I would say it depends on the color of the car. My personal opinion, gold looks better on dark colors, black on light colors. But it's a taste thing.
Posted by: championgt1 May 23 2008, 12:40 AM
Me likes 'em shaved.
No emblems at all.But on topic, I'm not a fan of chrome. As to gold vs. black, I would say it depends on the color of the car. My personal opinion, gold looks better on dark colors, black on light colors. But it's a taste thing.
Powered by Invision Power Board (http://www.invisionboard.com)
© Invision Power Services (http://www.invisionpower.com)