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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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is there anyone that makes custom door badges that are as thick as the factory ones on the doors of a firebird??

i have always wanted somet that said something different but i dont want to do just vynil stickers on the side of the door

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Have you talked to DragonZ28 on this board. He does all the stainless emblems. He might be willing to whip out a custom piece for you?

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well i have heard of him but wasnt thinking of using stainless but if he want to jump on the conversation and shed some light i am not opposed to using stainless fi we can work somethig out
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Are you seeking a raised look, then the Stainless Steel or Acrylics are your best bets IMO. The polished stainless steel products are top notch quality, and pricey, but well worth the investment IMHO. I've had mine on for over a year now, and look just as good as the day I put them on! Easy maintenance too!

Good luck on whatever you decide, and here is the link of products

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQ...3aMEFSQ3aMESOI
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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nice hawk

not long ago i afrined of mine was showing me that magazine trying to give me ideas for my interior very tastfully done i might add.

as far as the stainless its not very thick altough better than vynil. considering the price and the fact that mine will have to be designed then made i can imagine the price would double possibly tripple. dont know if i could justify spending that kind of money on something i might not be entirely happy with. that and i want it in red. but thanks for looking that stuff up for me
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You could always go to a wood carving place with the Trans Am emblem and have them cut you some out. Skim coat them with some bondo sand paint and stick? Ghetto? I don't know....but who would notice if dont right.? Or you can get them to cut out some acrylic, stack two together and skim, paint? I don't know, for that matter you could by an acrylic set and scuff and paint?

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Just get the following lettering in black (your car color?) and make your own word. Then put it all together in a STRAIGHT line. None of that crooked crap.

Firebird
Formula
+ Trans Am
___________
Fire Turd or
man law <----upside down "m" for "w"
blame saTan
masTer For speed <---need 2 Firebird logos


What else can you create? This could get interesting......new thread anyone??
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thats a good idea but cant spell what i want with it or i woudl be game
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