EXT: "Floating" Grill Badge DIY

[djcaz_aom]

I thought I would share this, since there is already a DIY on a custom grill, why not one on a "floating" grill badge.

Items needed:
1- Left over gutter guard mesh used in the grill DIY or some aluminum mesh
2- 3M Plastic Emblem & Trim Adhesive
3- Emblem or badge of your choice.
4- 16-guage wire (optional)
5- Flat Black Spray Paint

To start off,you should have a grill that looks similar to the one below. If not, then follow this thread. http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=grill+hack



Creating the Emblem Bracket.



- Cut a piece of the mesh the length of the emblem PLUS 4-5 inches, by the height of the emblem. Fold over the ends to form a box on each side of emblem bracket. Paint the bracket black.



- Glue the bracket to the emblem using the 3M Adhesive. Allow to cure.


Attaching the Emblem to the Grill



- Apply adhesive to the two mounting surfaces on the emblem bracket and attach to the grill. You may want to use some stranded wire to tie the new “floating emblem to the grill as well.
Finished.




Enjoy your new grill

[steelbluesleepR]

i really like the look of this, good job

[djcaz_aom]

Thanks man.

[timmy0tool]

good concept but i think i'll tear it off when cleaning my car. any shots of it from further away?

[Mike]

i get the concept ..its a sick idea

but the pic doesnt really show it well

u should try gettin some better shots

[JDM_EJ]

I think it would be better to attach it with wire...

[93EXaesthetic]

ahhh.. that is hot.. thanks for the post...
yours doesnt look like a chicken coupe like some guys ive seen..hhehe

[91CBoy]

That is sreious as shit! Good DIY!

[djcaz_aom]

Thanks for the comments. On mine I used both adhesive and wire, and it's been on there a long time.

Sorry about the pics, they were with my phone cam. As soon as the rain lets up, I'll roll over to my friends house and use his digi cam.

[djcaz_aom]

New Pics Posted

Here are some more pics with my friends digi cam.
I still haven't washed the car though.

[Tnwagn]

Hey man, that's looking great so far. Like the idea of puttin the accord badge up front, think I might do it today. One thing though, bondo up the middle of the grill and paint over it, it will look a million times better.

[Tnwagn]

So i decide to do it, but was to lazy to get out the leftover mesh. I just ghetto rigged instead. Gorrila glue and staples OH YEAH!





I think it turned out fine for a two minute project. I may do the floating thing tommorow when I have some more time.

[djcaz_aom]

Thanks for the tip. I'll be doing that soon, when time becomes avail.

Looks good, post some pics once you get it Floating!!

[TheNextAZN]

dang.. i didn't do all the crazy wire bond and adhesive goo .. I actually used a strip of thick 3M double sided tape. i did this 5 years ago and its still on . even after my wreck.. lol

[Tnwagn]

Damn, that sucks man. Hope you are able to get it looking like it did before the wreck.