 Chrome Emblems, Can It Be Chromed |
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| kconway |
  May 22 2008, 06:53 PM
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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?
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| r_towle |
May 22 2008, 06:57 PM
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yes they can, but it would be cheaper to buy new ones I think.
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| TravisNeff |
May 22 2008, 06:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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as long as it conducts electricity, you should be fine.
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| kconway |
May 22 2008, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 22 2008, 04:57 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... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| r_towle |
May 22 2008, 07:15 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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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 |
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| dw914er |
May 22 2008, 07:17 PM
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didnt they only come in black and gold? (gold being the older ones, and black the 73+ ones?)
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| kconway |
May 22 2008, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(dw914er @ May 22 2008, 05:17 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? |
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| Todd Enlund |
May 22 2008, 09:36 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Metal emblems can be chromed, plastic ones can be vacuum metalized. Don't send plastic to a chrome shop.
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| dw914er |
May 22 2008, 09:42 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(kconway @ May 22 2008, 06:31 PM) QUOTE(dw914er @ May 22 2008, 05:17 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. |
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| Joe Bob |
May 22 2008, 10:39 PM
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Use stickers....otherwise there's always some douche nozzle with a screw driver that will want it....
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| kconway |
May 22 2008, 11:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| Rand |
May 22 2008, 11:38 PM
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Me likes 'em shaved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) 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. |
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| championgt1 |
May 23 2008, 12:40 AM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Rand @ May 22 2008, 10:38 PM) Me likes 'em shaved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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