wheel customising
I am intending to use the BBS cross spoke wheels. I have the centre caps which cover the wheel nuts and the BMW logos on them are really weathered. I have removed one of them (they are a sort of vinyl disc which is stuck in place) and I was thinking that it would be great to replace them with something custom made. Has anyone done this or have any ideas about how one might get a design on a suitable medium to stick into the centre cap? Thanks - John
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John,
Try ebay, lots on there. |
Hi Dennis,
yes I saw lots of the original BMW ones but I didnt explain very well, I was thinking that it might be a nice touch to have a custom design to put in there, and maybe on the steering boss too. Like the Marlin logo for example. So, I was wondering how to achieve it.... John |
Hi John,
the MOC do some 42mm wheel centres with the Marlin logo. I've not seen them and they only cost 50p a pair , so no idea what they are made from? (Oh, and it's plus £1 postage!) It would be great to get some nicer Stainless/ali versions? Maybe Jason will come up with some ideas?? :wink: ...peter |
Now that is a great idea Peter. I am thinking of enamel on some sort of backing now....
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These guys might be able to do something?
http://www.edecals.com/custom_decal_..._designer.html They do Brushed ali or chrome mirror finish backgrounds. ....but International shipping is $24 :sad: |
Hey - that s not a problem. Just order 'em next time you're over there on business. Or failing that, have them delivered to the office out there and get them to transship ;)
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I could collect them from USA and they look good but I have in mind a motif - coat of arms like...naff I know but hey I am old enough not to care!!!
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Hi guys, i dont know if you have ordered these yet, but this is what i have been doing for other car clubs :thumb:
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Should there be an attachment? ........this is what I have been doing for other clubs?" What is this? |
Badgeman, I am with Mike....show us your wares!
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Sorry guys, cant figure out the attachment thing on here just yet :dizzy:
If you look here: http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=3816 it shows a couple that i have done. I have more but didn't want to clog the forum with all my own pictures. Kerry |
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This link does not let non members in? You can attach a photo here by clicking the postcard icon with a mountain range and a stamp above, and then copy and paste the URL of the photo that you want from the Volvo site. Go to the photo, Right click over it - select Copy URL location. Then paste into the drop down box which opens after clicking the postcard icon above. Regards Mike |
Sorry everyone, I'm having to take a cocktail of drugs at the moment for a torn muscle and swollen disks in my back. It would seem that these have turned me into a complete moron :dizzy:
There are a few pictures on my first post here: http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=3816 Hopefully you will be able to see these :eusa_shifty: |
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These look good. I suspect there might be some interest for a Marlin badge, and maybe others too? The Marlin logo seems to be a special font, or even its own graphic? - I have no graphics/software knowledge. I will try to find the digital version I have of it, and forward to you. Can you pass your email address - you cam PM it to me if you do not want it on this forum - or may be you do for more enquiries! Mike |
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Mike |
Thanks Mike,
Last question, how big are the wheel centers? or hob does the badge need to be? Kerry |
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This may differ between cars, but for my BK Racing alloys the centre is 62mm dia., and domed. Mike |
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There are a couple of ways these can be done.
If you want to maintain the outline of the marlin, i would have to send these to be printed as my machine will not produce such fine lines. Or the cheaper option would be to have the marlin as a solid object like the one below. I only used chrome because it was already in the plotter. These can of course be in any colour you want. |
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