Front/Rear Z Emblems

maro · 11-07-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

Is the paint showing through not sufficient? I'm not sure what you mean by dealer plate.

I would like to know this too

Or any other material and which paint ? I have pearl white !!

eastwest2300 · 11-07-2013, 03:36 PM

That hole makes things really dicey with your options, I cant wait to figure out an alternative.

zeeder · 11-07-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by maro

Im going for same emblem from evor but I dont like that hole either
Any easy way to fix this?? I dont like the carbon fiber back one either

I didn't like any of the backing options they had either. I've ordered some touch-up paint from the dealership and will look around for an appropriate plastic disk to make my own color-matched backing like some have already done.

I'll take some pictures of whatever I decide to do.

OldFart · 11-07-2013, 03:54 PM

All I did was use the disc that was included with the emblems. Scuffed it up, used some adhesion promoter, had a can of magnectic black mixed up in aerosole, bought a can of clear and sprayed it. Double sided tape and was golden. Been on for a few months and no problems.

zeeder · 11-07-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFart

All I did was use the disc that was included with the emblems. Scuffed it up, used some adhesion promoter, had a can of magnectic black mixed up in aerosole, bought a can of clear and sprayed it. Double sided tape and was golden. Been on for a few months and no problems.

The problem is that I got the one without the disc because I was under the impression that it would work without it.

gurneyeagle · 11-07-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

Is the paint showing through not sufficient? I'm not sure what you mean by dealer plate.

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Originally Posted by zeeder

I've now received the emblems from Evo-R.net and after some people were saying you need a backing and some saying you don't I finally searched and found a DIY where it showed the front badged removed, and the subsequent rectangular hole that resides beneath. I'm now looking for exactly what I need to back the emblem with and how I want to go about it. I've called the dealership and ordered some touch-up paint for whatever I decide to use. I'm leaning towards some sort of cheap plastic sign at Wally World. I'll post up when I have finished painting everything and have the new badges on.

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

So do you need backing?

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Originally Posted by maro

I would like to know this too

Or any other material and which paint ? I have pearl white !!

I took a plastic dealer license plate and cut it to match the carbon fiber backing plate. I then painted the new backing plate KAD - Gun Metallic using this paint:

Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

After the paint dried, I covered the backing plate with 3M clear bra.

I used 3M VHB double-sided tape to adhere the badge to the car.

Hope that makes sense.

maro · 11-07-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFart

All I did was use the disc that was included with the emblems. Scuffed it up, used some adhesion promoter, had a can of magnectic black mixed up in aerosole, bought a can of clear and sprayed it. Double sided tape and was golden. Been on for a few months and no problems.

So if I get one with carbon fiber backing disc like this one then will I be able to separate it from actual z logo part??

cooltoy · 11-07-2013, 09:04 PM

They are two separate pieces.

If you don't want the backing that comes with the EVO-R emblem, just don't order it. Why pay extra for something you do not want.

cooltoy · 11-07-2013, 09:14 PM

Colour matched backing.

zeeder · 11-07-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

They are two separate pieces. If yo don't want the backing that comes with the EVO-R emblem, just don't order it. Why pay extra for something you do not want.

Unfortunately, they are the same price. Oh well.

maro · 11-07-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

They are two separate pieces.

If you don't want the backing that comes with the EVO-R emblem, just don't order it. Why pay extra for something you do not want.

Backing or no backing plate they r same price
If it come with two separate piece then I can just color match on my own

KeVoH · 11-08-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by maro

Backing or no backing plate they r same price
If it come with two separate piece then I can just color match on my own

This sounds like a plan!, let us know how it goes!

gurneyeagle · 11-08-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by maro

So if I get one with carbon fiber backing disc like this one then will I be able to separate it from actual z logo part??

Yes, that's exactly what I ordered.

gurneyeagle · 11-08-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

I went with the black Evo-R badges. You need the backing.

Mine came with the carbon fiber and looked cheap to me. I copied someone else's idea and created my own backing (cut from a plastic dealer plate) and painted it body color.

I did a set for JARBLUE and Dreamer too.

zeeder · 11-10-2013, 09:11 PM

Well, I didn't get a call from the dealership regarding my touch up paint Friday but decided to work on the emblems. I put on two coats and decided to peel it off and start over. Here are the emblems ith two coats of gunmetal. I figure another coat or two and then a few coats of gloss. Hopefully, it will look good lol.

Almost forgot the picture:

image.jpg

If this turns out well I may do the door handles as well!

11-07-2013, 03:36 PM	#32 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	That hole makes things really dicey with your options, I cant wait to figure out an alternative. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-07-2013, 09:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	They are two separate pieces. If you don't want the backing that comes with the EVO-R emblem, just don't order it. Why pay extra for something you do not want. Last edited by cooltoy; 11-07-2013 at 09:30 PM.

11-07-2013, 09:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Colour matched backing. Amuse370z, gurneyeagle and markesc like this.

11-10-2013, 09:11 PM	#45 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	Well, I didn't get a call from the dealership regarding my touch up paint Friday but decided to work on the emblems. I put on two coats and decided to peel it off and start over. Here are the emblems ith two coats of gunmetal. I figure another coat or two and then a few coats of gloss. Hopefully, it will look good lol. Almost forgot the picture: image.jpg If this turns out well I may do the door handles as well! __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob Last edited by zeeder; 11-10-2013 at 09:14 PM.

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OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	All I did was use the disc that was included with the emblems. Scuffed it up, used some adhesion promoter, had a can of magnectic black mixed up in aerosole, bought a can of clear and sprayed it. Double sided tape and was golden. Been on for a few months and no problems.