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MmmDieselFumes · 08-26-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacific Auto Films

Nice! I might try this out when I swap the outside emblems!

I think a matte black emblem on the airbag would look better.

That's what I'm doing. Currently letting my plastidip cure. My badge I got from Ely's was beautiful, but I scratched the hell out of it when I was breaking off the pegs and sanding down the residuals of the pegs. Oh well! Now I just have to find some of that red leather! Anyone have tips on where/what to get?

FR-Slide · 08-27-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes

That's what I'm doing. Currently letting my plastidip cure. My badge I got from Ely's was beautiful, but I scratched the hell out of it when I was breaking off the pegs and sanding down the residuals of the pegs. Oh well! Now I just have to find some of that red leather! Anyone have tips on where/what to get?

I just did mine last night (Thanks Ely's!) and my emblem was also in great shape after a quick buff. However, I did get some glue residue (Loctite SuperGlue) on the face of it from residue on my fingers, which kinda gummed it up.

I had shipped off some parts to JPM Coachwerks to get redone in Alcantara, and I had some leftover swatches that they had sent me. They were ~2"x3" pieces of leather and alcantara, and I used black leather to back the emblem. The grain is almost an exact match for the wheel. Turned out great, until I mounted the emblem back about 3* crooked, and it bugs the shit out of me now....

Anyhow, I WAS going to opt for red, but IMO it really made it stand out a bit too much. It may be your cup of tea, though, so I would suggest trying to hit up local fabric or craft stores and seeing what you can get.

I may end up dipping my emblem black and using red leather to re-do my setup so I'm not staring at my wheel all angry while in traffic

But if not, I can send you the red leather swatch I've got left.

dsrttigr · 08-30-2013, 10:03 PM

Goodbye final Scion badge !!!

mxsled · 08-30-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dsrttigr

Goodbye final Scion badge !!!

what did you used for the background?

looks great!

dsrttigr · 08-31-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mxsled

what did you used for the background?

looks great!

Thanks, I cut a piece of leather that closely matched steering wheel, and painted badge gloss black.

BuBlake · 08-31-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dsrttigr

Thanks, I cut a piece of leather that closely matched steering wheel, and painted badge gloss black.

Wow! Looks awesome. My red cardboard got a tear in it when I was picking away hot glue, so this may be the route I go next!

By the way, everyone, the hot glue is still holding firmly somehow. haha

elystires · 09-03-2013, 10:43 AM

Hey guys ... just wanted to say that the Ely's Tires Online Team is ecstatic to see the awesome and creative ways you are using the emblem. Keep the pictures coming!

Shipwreck · 09-05-2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by elystires

Hey guys ... just wanted to say that the Ely's Tires Online Team is ecstatic to see the awesome and creative ways you are using the emblem. Keep the pictures coming!

I just purchased one off you the other day on ebay and now its on its way now to Hawaii I cant wait for it to get here so I can finally get rid of that ugly scion badge BTW i'm loving where its coming from too I was born and raised in Hialeah... 305 baby!!

ghost86 · 09-07-2013, 01:18 PM

Boom.

(Thanks BuBlake)

Also, if anyone's wondering I cut the background out of one of these: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Smead-Waterproof-3-Cut-Folders-10500/dp/B0006HUWK0/ref=pd_sim_op_5"]Amazon.com: Smead Waterproof Poly 1/3-Cut Top Tab File Folders 24 Count (10500): Office Products[/ame] ...and used a poly plastic safe crafters glue, turned out great.

Rectify · 09-09-2013, 02:06 AM

Nice. Got mine ordered thanks to ElyTires and thanks to BuBlake for the find. I will also try matte black but on black leather imported from the Kobe region of Japan.

BuBlake · 09-12-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ghost86

Boom.

(Thanks BuBlake)

Also, if anyone's wondering I cut the background out of one of these: Amazon.com: Smead Waterproof Poly 1/3-Cut Top Tab File Folders 24 Count (10500): Office Products ...and used a poly plastic safe crafters glue, turned out great.

You're welcome!

Looks sharp man!

phloozy · 09-12-2013, 10:00 AM

ordered emblem

MmmDieselFumes · 09-14-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ghost86

Boom.

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(Thanks BuBlake)

Also, if anyone's wondering I cut the background out of one of these: Amazon.com: Smead Waterproof Poly 1/3-Cut Top Tab File Folders 24 Count (10500): Office Products ...and used a poly plastic safe crafters glue, turned out great.

Looks great bud! I kinda screwed mine up (forgot I should have just left the embossed part, and not tried to cut it up). And I also gouged a bit too much out, and got superglue one the cover. All in all, quite a mess. Need to find a new airbag cover (anyone know where to get one?).

ANNND I didn't take a lot of time making my new badge. Need to get a new badge and take my time. Here's some pics.

Nothing · 10-25-2013, 04:53 AM

Got mine done too!

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09-07-2013, 01:18 PM	#23
ghost86 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Ohio Posts: 90 Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Boom. (Thanks BuBlake) Also, if anyone's wondering I cut the background out of one of these: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Smead-Waterproof-3-Cut-Folders-10500/dp/B0006HUWK0/ref=pd_sim_op_5"]Amazon.com: Smead Waterproof Poly 1/3-Cut Top Tab File Folders 24 Count (10500): Office Products[/ame] ...and used a poly plastic safe crafters glue, turned out great. __________________ 2013 Ultramarine FR-S (MT)

09-12-2013, 10:00 AM	#26
phloozy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 743 Thanks: 46 Thanked 397 Times in 211 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ordered emblem __________________ My build thread, slowly but surely http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40509

10-25-2013, 04:53 AM	#28
Nothing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: FRS Location: NC Posts: 266 Thanks: 100 Thanked 77 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got mine done too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________

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