badges and marker mod

Glen e · 10-24-2013, 05:25 PM

OK - here's the badge/ marker mod...I don't dislike badges if done right just not chrome ones, (or ones the swim). So off came the rear Corvette badge and the side fish.

1st up (and I'm sure controversial), is I don't mine telling people what kind of engine I have and also done discreetly, this can't be seen from 15 feet away. The LT1 Letters made for me by Roger at Emblempros.com

Dark Tint strips- the still reflect, just don't look as obtrusive. These are the vinyl ones, as they are a smooth surface fit. From RPIdesigns.com

You can see the look here, just less conflicting yellows and reds

Chrome letters off, Carbon flash on - again from RPIdesigns.com

Chrome front strip - Simple strips of vinyl - from VetteFX

mthomas · 10-26-2013, 05:19 PM

Looking great Glen

zimm888 · 10-27-2013, 12:06 PM

Moving fast! Congrats again.

Glen e · 10-28-2013, 11:22 AM

I don't like the fake carbon fiber vinyl on the outside of a car, IMO, it looks "added on" and boy racer. But the stuff is great to cure problems just like this. Even with the protection above, I still drag my foot on the frame rail getting out of the car. This stuff solves the problem - also cut it and use it to cover the safety stickers on the visors...simple application: peel and stick, then hit it with the hair dryer...peels off and leaves no residue if you don't like it. I'll replace this every 6 months. Here's where to get it - pick your color:

3M DI-NOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl

Corvette7Tuning · 10-29-2013, 10:24 AM

I like it!

DocHolliday · 11-30-2013, 01:28 PM

Works well Glen…didn't see this on your other build thread. No problems with the vinyl sticking to the rough surface near the sill?

Glen e · 11-30-2013, 03:09 PM

No… Obviously just like everything else I do so, clean with rubbing alcohol prior to sticking on the vinyl… Then hit it with a heat gun Just to smooth a little bit

DocHolliday · 11-30-2013, 04:00 PM

looks great, well done sir!

Steven Bell · 12-22-2013, 05:38 PM

Good work with the "Corvette" logo Glen. The carbon fiber above the door sills is a great touch too.

Vengeance Graphix · 12-22-2013, 07:00 PM

im liking it

Frank A Jaklic · 02-05-2014, 09:30 AM

How is the v shaped corvette emblem fastened to the front and rear? I'm thinking of removing them when my car arrives.

Glen e · 02-05-2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank A Jaklic

How is the v shaped corvette emblem fastened to the front and rear? I'm thinking of removing them when my car arrives.

Strictly tape, no pins....use goo gone and fishing line..soak it for a hour and "saw" it off....

H2OStingray · 02-05-2014, 05:47 PM

Hey Glen,

On your front grille is that flat black or carbon flash vinyl?

Glen e · 02-05-2014, 06:28 PM

That pic is the $20 vettefx.com matte black strip sean sells....

Now it's base/clear painted.

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10-24-2013, 05:25 PM	#1
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	badges and marker mod OK - here's the badge/ marker mod...I don't dislike badges if done right just not chrome ones, (or ones the swim). So off came the rear Corvette badge and the side fish. 1st up (and I'm sure controversial), is I don't mine telling people what kind of engine I have and also done discreetly, this can't be seen from 15 feet away. The LT1 Letters made for me by Roger at Emblempros.com Dark Tint strips- the still reflect, just don't look as obtrusive. These are the vinyl ones, as they are a smooth surface fit. From RPIdesigns.com You can see the look here, just less conflicting yellows and reds Chrome letters off, Carbon flash on - again from RPIdesigns.com Chrome front strip - Simple strips of vinyl - from VetteFX __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 11-01-2013 at 09:06 PM.

10-28-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	rail scuff protection I don't like the fake carbon fiber vinyl on the outside of a car, IMO, it looks "added on" and boy racer. But the stuff is great to cure problems just like this. Even with the protection above, I still drag my foot on the frame rail getting out of the car. This stuff solves the problem - also cut it and use it to cover the safety stickers on the visors...simple application: peel and stick, then hit it with the hair dryer...peels off and leaves no residue if you don't like it. I'll replace this every 6 months. Here's where to get it - pick your color: 3M DI-NOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-29-2013, 10:24 AM	#5
Corvette7Tuning Drives: 2014 corvette stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New York Posts: 178	I like it! __________________ 2014 Corvette Stingray Parts & Accessories Lowest Prices & Free Shipping! www.Corvette7Tuning.com

11-30-2013, 01:28 PM	#6
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	Works well Glen…didn't see this on your other build thread. No problems with the vinyl sticking to the rough surface near the sill? __________________ Say When

11-30-2013, 03:09 PM	#7
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	No… Obviously just like everything else I do so, clean with rubbing alcohol prior to sticking on the vinyl… Then hit it with a heat gun Just to smooth a little bit __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-26-2013, 05:19 PM	#2
mthomas Drives: 2011 Corvette GS, Stingray on order Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1	Looking great Glen

10-27-2013, 12:06 PM	#3
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	Moving fast! Congrats again.

11-30-2013, 04:00 PM	#8
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	looks great, well done sir! __________________ Say When

12-22-2013, 05:38 PM	#9
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	Good work with the "Corvette" logo Glen. The carbon fiber above the door sills is a great touch too.

12-22-2013, 07:00 PM	#10
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	im liking it __________________ Vengeance Graphix

02-05-2014, 09:30 AM	#11
Frank A Jaklic Drives: 2014 Corvette Convertible Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States, NC Posts: 15	How is the v shaped corvette emblem fastened to the front and rear? I'm thinking of removing them when my car arrives.

02-05-2014, 05:47 PM	#13
H2OStingray Drives: 2014 Red/Red Z51 3LT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 150	Hey Glen, On your front grille is that flat black or carbon flash vinyl?

02-05-2014, 06:28 PM	#14
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	That pic is the $20 vettefx.com matte black strip sean sells.... Now it's base/clear painted. [/URL] __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant