wheel customising

oaktree11 · #1 31st March 2012, 05:29

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

denniswpearce · #2 31st March 2012, 08:40

John,
Try ebay, lots on there.

oaktree11 · #3 31st March 2012, 10:52

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

peterux · #4 31st March 2012, 11:44

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??

...peter

oaktree11 · #5 31st March 2012, 11:47

Now that is a great idea Peter. I am thinking of enamel on some sort of backing now....

peterux · #6 31st March 2012, 17:19

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

GreatOldOne · #7 31st March 2012, 17:46

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

oaktree11 · #8 3rd April 2012, 07:49

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!!!

thebadgeman · #9 5th September 2012, 21:19

Hi guys, i dont know if you have ordered these yet, but this is what i have been doing for other car clubs

Mike · #10 6th September 2012, 07:10

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Originally Posted by thebadgeman

Hi guys, i dont know if you have ordered these yet, but this is what i have been doing for other car clubs

Hi Badgeman

Should there be an attachment?

........this is what I have been doing for other clubs?" What is this?

oaktree11 · #11 6th September 2012, 08:18

Badgeman, I am with Mike....show us your wares!

thebadgeman · #12 6th September 2012, 08:46

Sorry guys, cant figure out the attachment thing on here just yet

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

Mike · #13 6th September 2012, 10:57

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Originally Posted by thebadgeman

Sorry guys, cant figure out the attachment thing on here just yet

If you look here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...1&d=1346880948

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

Hi Badgeman
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

thebadgeman · #14 6th September 2012, 11:03

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

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

Mike · #15 6th September 2012, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebadgeman

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

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

Hi Badgeman
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

AlanHogg · #16 23rd September 2012, 18:53

The 'Marlin' script is not of any particular font. I just happen to know the guy who produced the original for Paul and he tells me it was loosely based on the script that Alfa Romeo used as that was what Paul wanted. It appears that the two knew each other through a sub aqua club.
I spoke with him again this morning at which point he remarked that he may still have photos of the original copper plate he produced for Paul . Hope that's of interest!

thebadgeman · #17 14th July 2014, 18:17

Bit of a old thread revival

I'm making some more of these for a couple of people on here. Anyone else interested?

NigelB · #18 15th July 2014, 20:29

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Originally Posted by thebadgeman

Bit of a old thread revival

I'm making some more of these for a couple of people on here. Anyone else interested?

I am interested.

Black and red would not work for me though.

Can you do me black on silver with the fish and the logo as per the picture earlier in this thread.(6th Sept 2012) I would want 5 wheel centres at 60mm and 1 steering wheel centre at 40mm.

Or does that mess things up a bit......................??

Thanks for reviving the thread. I have been looking for some of these and forgot about this.

Nigel

thebadgeman · #19 16th July 2014, 17:53

Hi Nigel,

Yes, they can be done. Can you PM your email address so i can send a picture?

Kerry

Quote:

Originally Posted by NigelB

I am interested.

Black and red would not work for me though.

Can you do me black on silver with the fish and the logo as per the picture earlier in this thread.(6th Sept 2012) I would want 5 wheel centres at 60mm and 1 steering wheel centre at 40mm.

Or does that mess things up a bit......................??

Thanks for reviving the thread. I have been looking for some of these and forgot about this.

Nigel