Custom Badges
2/20/11, 05:08 PM
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Custom Badges
Just curious if anyone has had any custom badges made or if they could suggest any places to get some made. I'm thinking about some custom badges, but not sure who could make them or how much they would cost.
2/20/11, 08:08 PM
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Check out Billet Badges as I have read nothing but good feedback about the quality of their work.
2/21/11, 05:43 PM
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Thanks everyone, definitely appreciate the input...makes it much easier to start a project knowing someone is recommended by several members on TMS.
Oh, and Peter.....I'm thinking of doing something along the lines of this, but with a custom logo. I just need to figure out the best way to attach it to a decklid panel. Not sure how Shelby attaches that logo.
Oh, and Peter.....I'm thinking of doing something along the lines of this, but with a custom logo. I just need to figure out the best way to attach it to a decklid panel. Not sure how Shelby attaches that logo.
2/22/11, 12:27 AM
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FYI, we're about to release a custom "blank" badge that will be made to order for a personalized setup. The only thing is, we can't (for obvious reasons) step on trademarks / copyrights of other companies, as that's not our thing, but custom stuff that doesn't do that is open. Not sure if it is what you are looking for in this particular case, but most anything is possible if budget and time allow.
2/22/11, 06:16 AM
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Marcelo, I'm still drawing up my design and determining how to attach it to the decklid panel, but it would be 100% my own design, so no concerns about copyrights, etc. Are you going to offer custom shapes and colors?
2/22/11, 09:14 AM
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Well... anything is "possible" given time and budget, but in reality we were settling on 3-4 base colors, and a standard shape, which then just means we have to do the custom engraving after-the-fact for the anodized finishes and prior to it on the chrome. While we can machine anything and any shape, I would guess there are probably some other shops out there that are better able to do one-off custom shapes and such, since normally when we hit "go" on our CNC machines we're making a few hundred pieces at a pop at a minimum.
We're able to quote custom jobs (see the Tron bikes for a great example of that), just be aware of the setup costs and everything else, so don't go into "sticker shock" when you see the price, that's all
We're able to quote custom jobs (see the Tron bikes for a great example of that), just be aware of the setup costs and everything else, so don't go into "sticker shock" when you see the price, that's all
2/22/11, 11:16 AM
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Marcelo, No problem. Once I finalize the design, maybe I'll shoot it your way and to Billet Badges to get quotes. I'll also watch your site to see the "blank" badges as well. I definitely like the other products I have from SHR, so always look forward to seeing your new offerings.
2/22/11, 02:35 PM
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No worries - I took a look at their website, and it appears that they do some nice custom work at a relatively affordable rate. Seems like they are on the path we're working with our fender badges, in that there is a basic shape they start from, then customize as needed, which greatly reduces fixturing / setup costs, which is the big killer in custom work. Heck, we may even get a set of 99-07 Super Duty "vents" for our truck from them, would take almost as much time for our programmer to set them up and make a single set as it would to just buy theirs, and they already have it done
2/26/11, 11:01 AM
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FYI, we're about to release a custom "blank" badge that will be made to order for a personalized setup. The only thing is, we can't (for obvious reasons) step on trademarks / copyrights of other companies, as that's not our thing, but custom stuff that doesn't do that is open. Not sure if it is what you are looking for in this particular case, but most anything is possible if budget and time allow.
3/2/11, 01:18 PM
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That's very nice. Good fill work on the paint as well. Is it chrome plated, or polished / clear anodized, or just raw polished (if you know)? Just curious, as like I said, I might even get a set of their F350 pieces for our truck so I don't have to do the setups here!
3/2/11, 02:11 PM
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That's very nice. Good fill work on the paint as well. Is it chrome plated, or polished / clear anodized, or just raw polished (if you know)? Just curious, as like I said, I might even get a set of their F350 pieces for our truck so I don't have to do the setups here!