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Old 02-22-2019, 11:10 AM
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Hey guys! I'm interested to see if anyone knows if someone makes rear panel logos/overlays that aren't simply vinyl, but something more durable like metal? I'm getting to the point where my "TRANS AM" and rear bird need to be replaced, and if some vendor makes actual logos of metal or plastic rather than the simple vinyl overlays, I'd be super interested. I've searched quite a bit but have been unable to find anything... Thanks!
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I installed the vinyl Trans Am overlay in the rear center panel 5 years ago, it still looks like new. Very durable.
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Mine is about six years old and is pretty sun-faded, unfortunately. But my T/A is a DD and lives not in a garage, but a carport, sadly.
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There used to be a guy who'd buy up used faded center sections off eBay, wet-sanded & polished back to a nice finish, ..., then used a mask to paint the logos in custom colors to match the vehicles. After that they'd get a clearcoat, wet-sand, & another polish. But they sold for $120-150+.
Too bad he lost his good local painter, ..., they were a great lookin' product!

But you could do that yourself too tho!




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