My New Rear Emblem

That’s awesome!

I am a little dismayed that the ends are lifting up.  I didn't try to bend it into a curve before sticking it on. It bent to fit the curve and initially, the ends stuck. later they lifted up. There is a gap of about 1/32".

From what material is the emblem made?

Some kind of metal. It is 3mm thick. I found out after I received it that I could have ordered it 2mm thick so it would have conformed to the curve better.

Sounds like a job for a drop of……..

Super Glue!

The supplier actually recommends gluing it on with a specified glue. But, I was concerned about glue leaking out beyond the edges of the emblem and others have successfully used their peel-and-stick adhesive.

I just tried putting some C-clamps on the ends. I put tongue depressors on the emblem ends. the clamps are on an angle so the edge is on the emblem.  I hope there is no damage under the tongue depressors.

Is there any reason you can’t simply heat the emblem to make it pliable?

I don't know what heat would do to the glue or gold plating.

I think it looks wicked cool and that nobody but you will notice the 1/32-inch gap under the ends.

It is 5 1/2" wide. 1" more than the stock 1600 Super emblem.

@Michael McKelvey posted:

I am a little dismayed that the ends are lifting up.  I didn't try to bend it into a curve before sticking it on. It bent to fit the curve and initially, the ends stuck. later they lifted up. There is a gap of about 1/32".

How comfy do you feel learning a new skill? Check out some of those videos in the metal shaping thread. What you need to do is tap it with a leather mallet on a bead bag.

Those laser-cut double sided tape things are pretty cool, but expensive. OTOH, the trick to using 3M emblem adhesive is having some Q-tips and solvent handy. (Can’t remember now if it’s acetone or alcohol) My trick it to apply it to the emblem, then use one of those lint-free electronics wipes to dab it out to a thin uniform layer before sticking it on. Then wipe up anything that squishes out with the Qtip.

@edsnova posted:

I think it looks wicked cool and that nobody but you will notice the 1/32-inch gap under the ends.

True. The problem is catching it with a rag or something when you’re washing it.

Can you advise where/who you purchased this from and the cost? ......Thanks!

I purchased it from https://yourcustomemblem.com/ in Lebanon.

With gold plating, the cost was $300 plus $35 shipping.  The cost seems to have gone up.  In 2021 someone on this site paid $200.

My experience has been it is possible to put a slight bend on the emblem to help form it to the car. I used 3M press ‘n place and so far (had it since May), it’s worked well.

I have bent it but it doesn't bend evenly.  Now it doesn't touch in the middle.

I wish I hadn't ordered it with their peel-and-stick stuff.

I am thinking of sending it to these guys: https://www.adhesivetemplates.com/.

Then I won't have to trim it.  It worked great on my side emblems.

Wow! I have had zero problems with mine from the same source with the same adhesive.

Sorry you are experiencing trouble with it.

It is hard to get the whole emblem to make contact. Right now only the ends are touching. Foam adhesive would compensate for that somewhat.

Also, I am not sure how strong the grip is.  I wiped the area with Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover. I don't know if that removes the spray on ceramic stuff I used.

At one point when it was the ends that were not touching, I put a clamp on one end and the emblem popped off.

I am going to a  C&C tomorrow. I am a little worried that the emblem may fall off if I hit a bump.

@Michael McKelvey posted:

I purchased it from https://yourcustomemblem.com/ in Lebanon.

With gold plating, the cost was $300 plus $35 shipping.  The cost seems to have gone up.  In 2021 someone on this site paid $200.

Thanks!.....Larry

Last night I got home from a drive and the emblem was hanging by a corner. Plucking it off took about the same amount of effort as if it was held on by gravity. I am lucky I didn't lose it.

I am going to send it to the adhesive templates folks: https://www.adhesivetemplates.com/

Like Bob, I bought one (well… 3, “because Stan”) of these. Zero issues.

Really sorry, Michael. That’s gotta be frustrating.

I'm going to check mine, but I think it remains good.

One issue might be the ceramic spray I put on the car. It is really, really slippery. I mentioned earlier that I used Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover but that may not cut it. I am going to try to contact the spray manufacturer.

I called Adhesive Templates. They no longer apply their stuff to the emblem, just mail it. He was surprised to hear that they had done it for me in the past.

Man, nothing's easy huh?

Even though the Adhesive Templates guy I talked to said they don't apply the adhesive their website FAQ says they do apply it to custom emblems.  With my Speedster emblems, they even picked up and delivered them at no cost.

In any case, I sent them a dimensioned drawing instead of the emblem.  I tried scanning the emblem next to a ruler but it didn't turn out well.

3M makes several adhesive sprays.  That may allow you to spray the back side of the emblem and get it to stick properly to the curvature.  Just a thought.

If you are committed to the mounting location, you can carefully mark your car where the emblem will be placed and gently abrade the surface exactly where the emblem adhesive will make contact.  Measure thrice.