Customizing the emblem

[DeV]

I was thinking of blacking out the emblem and it was just too plain...so I started the customization process...was thinking of doing a few other things, but I might just stop here...what do you guys think?

Whenever I decide I'm finished, I'm planning on possibly doing a duplicolor effex and a 2k clear to seal it

 

[Richard320]

Looks too much like Krampus for me.

 

[DeV]

Looks too much like Krampus for me.

I was worried about making it look evil...wanted a "warrior" look...

Could just redo the eyes and actually tape off the outline already there for a more natural look

 

[DeV]

Was also thinking about adding Kanji decals for courage and glory on the snout... thus the motto of Guts. Glory. Ram
But also thought it would be contradictory to use Japanese kanjis on American made even though it gave it a warrior look..

 

[Trooper4]

I went the other way with monochromatic.

 

[djevox]

I went the other way with monochromatic.

I've been thinking about doing what you did for a while now. Thanks for posting the pic, it looks great!

 

[Trooper4]

I've been thinking about doing what you did for a while now. Thanks for posting the pic, it looks great!

Did the same on the hood.

 

[zlman]

I was thinking of blacking out the emblem and it was just too plain...so I started the customization process...was thinking of doing a few other things, but I might just stop here...what do you guys think?

Whenever I decide I'm finished, I'm planning on possibly doing a duplicolor effex and a 2k clear to seal it

I like it, except the eyes. If I did this, I wouldn't fill in the eyes.

 

[J-barcarp]

I did a little experimenting with the eyes and the best thing i came up with was a little dot in the middle of the eye.
and i still didnt like it enough to keep it.

 

[morwyne]

It is your truck so do what makes you happy.

 

[jmt8706]

I did a little experimenting with the eyes and the best thing i came up with was a little dot in the middle of the eye.
and i still didnt like it enough to keep it.

I'd get some googly eyes from the craft store and stick em on.

 

[DeV]

It is your truck so do what makes you happy.

I'm a perfectionist....so I don't know what makes me happy...

 

[XmikeX]

I'd get some googly eyes from the craft store and stick em on.

This!

 

[spdglez78]

I was thinking of blacking out the emblem and it was just too plain...so I started the customization process...was thinking of doing a few other things, but I might just stop here...what do you guys think?

Whenever I decide I'm finished, I'm planning on possibly doing a duplicolor effex and a 2k clear to seal it

What process did you use to do this?
I plan on doing the same.
Thanks

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[DeV]

What process did you use to do this?
I plan on doing the same.
Thanks

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A long time of prep with painter's tape, trying to get it as close to the edges as I could and laid flat...

Then still needed to clean up some tape bleed and edges with alcohol and cue tips... just be careful because those aftermarket emblems don't take too kindly to stuff that removes paint...

Still need to figure out if I want to do the clear effex...I want the metallic flakes but I definitely don't want the rainbow sheen I've seen on some projects on YouTube...

Then a 2k clear to seal it all when it's time

 

[PurpleRT]

I’m not 100% but you should be able to separate the badge and save yourself a lot of the extra taping.


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[DeV]

I’m not 100% but you should be able to separate the badge and save yourself a lot of the extra taping.


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I thought about that...it would require breaking it away from the full-backing sheet of 3M

 

[PurpleRT]

Still way less effort then taping. Especially with the risk of overspray or lines not coming out as sharp as you want.


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[Decuchi23]

I’m right there with you. Went with bronze for mine to match the wheels. Just gotta find some time to put them on.

 

[Nsleone]

I was thinking of blacking out the emblem and it was just too plain...so I started the customization process...was thinking of doing a few other things, but I might just stop here...what do you guys think?

Whenever I decide I'm finished, I'm planning on possibly doing a duplicolor effex and a 2k clear to seal it

I like the contrast, especially the eyes really brings them out. ive been thinking about doing something similar, did you tape it all off carefully and paint or are those decals?