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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
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??
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Hi Kerry
This is interesting, but I think there may be some differences of opinion in the MOC as to what is required.
Personally I was only looking for the Marlin lettering in red. Now that you have shown the marlin fish and a background, others may want more, than I wanted?
Question for other owners - what are you looking for?
What would the cost be for 5 wheel centre badges at 62mm, with just the Marlin lettering logo in red on a silver background? If 62mm is too big for others I would be happy to make them marginally smaller.
Is it cheaper to make a batch, or are the costs of production similar?
The ones i currently make for the Volvo club are also 62 mm. I sell them for £4 each.
They can be made what ever size people want, the ford RS ones that i have done are 52 mm and i have just been asked to make some at 55 mm (in glittery pink)
They are hand made, so i make them as people want them.
I received the Marlin logo badges from "Badgeman this morning.
They are very good - and much softer than I expected. I had thought after ordering they may be rigid and not locate on my domed wheel centres, but they are surprisingly soft. With the sticky back they are made with, application has been simplicity itself. Very good.
If anyone is interested, Badgeman will make almost any graphic you give him. His email is:
[email]kerry.henderson@gmail.com[/email]
