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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Plastic tank emblem relocation /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1415510058 Message started by Ragnar444 on 11/08/14 at 21:14:18 |
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Title: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Ragnar444 on 11/08/14 at 21:14:18 Was thinking about applying the plastic tank badges on my '08 to the side covers. The trouble is they are slightly curved yet the side covers are somewhat flat. Any suggestions? :-? |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Jeff71 on 11/08/14 at 22:37:35 Can you heat them up and then flatten them out? Jeff |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by arteacher on 11/09/14 at 03:32:36 0C2320207177460 wrote:
I would be cautious of doing that. They are cast with the curve in place and you might be able to heat them up to straighten them out but in all likelihood the chrome plating will wrinkle. If you have no other use for them it might be worth a try, though. |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by bobert_FSO on 11/09/14 at 05:25:55 Maybe carve a curved shim to fill up the open space. If could be wood or plastic. Another option might be some thick foam mounting tape or dense weatherstripping foam. With adhesive on both sides. These might fill in the gaps. These would leave then emblems curved, which might make it look even cooler than a flat emblem. |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Ragnar444 on 11/09/14 at 13:00:54 Thanks for the help. I do kind of like the idea of keeping them curved so that it has a 3D effect. |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Jeff71 on 11/09/14 at 13:15:14 Could you imbed them into the panels, kind of like frenched taillights? Maybe even backlight them? 8-) Jeff |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Ragnar444 on 11/09/14 at 14:11:07 Here is the what I decided on for the tank design. Really having a blast. Buying an '08 S40 and a Ryca kit makes for a fun retirement project. |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Dave on 11/10/14 at 05:16:35 Looking Good! If you have time and patience....you most likely can get the emblems to match the shape you want. If you can put the emblems between two flat pieces of plywood, and gradually coax them into relaxing the curve. You could put some long screws and wing nuts through the plywood and around the outside edge of the emblems....and snug them up a little at a time. I have a friend that uses his car as a "solar kiln"" for things he wants to heat up a little at a time without getting them too hot. It might take a month to reshape them....especially since it is winter and you may not get much heat in your car. Placing them over a heating vent this winter might help.....just be careful not to get them too hot or crank the screws down too tight all at once. Also place something on the shiny side to protect the chrome from being damaged by the wood....something smooth....like aluminum foil. Don't get it up to the temperature that melts plastic....just warm enough that the plastic will gradually relax. |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Jeff71 on 11/10/14 at 16:26:25 Could you "coax" it with hot water? Jeff |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Ragnar444 on 11/10/14 at 16:39:45 Since the curve of the emblem does mimic the curve of the tank maybe keeping the the same profile of the emblems on the side panels is the way to go. Recently built a new PC and have a few of those threaded stand off 1/4 to 3/4 extensions used to mount the motherboard in place. Tempted to just epoxy a couple in place on back of them and attach a couple of screws through the fiber-glass side panels. |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Dave on 11/11/14 at 03:19:12 517E7D7D2C2A1B0 wrote:
Maybe if you used a crock pot on a low setting. (Tell your wife it is 'Insignia Stew"). ;) |
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Title: Re: Plastic tank emblem relocation Post by Jeff71 on 11/11/14 at 18:02:27 If you need a spare set to practice on, drop me a PM with your address and I'll send you out a set I just pulled off of my tank. 8-) Jeff |
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