emblem question

FiresVTEC · 05-02-2002

ok, i have a question about painting the 'civic' and 'EX' emblems. i searched and didnt come up with anything. besides i dont think this has been brought up here before. ive seen the 'H' in red and i imagine i can get those from the dealer. heres the deal, i want to put the red 'H' in place of the stock chrome ones but i want the civic and the EX to match, is there a paint that i can use. i asked a buddy and he said that hes not sure if there is paint that would stick to the plastic and the chrome finish on there. i could probably sand it but it wont look as smooth. Please dont say "you should just shave your emblems" because i dont like shaved emblems and i would like to have red ones on there instead. thanks

-fire

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NytRyder2k2 · 05-02-2002

Good Question, i want to know the answer to that also

Grey · 05-02-2002

Dude, just shave your emblems. j/k

Um... Maybe soaking them in something like gasoline might work? That might eat the chrome off. That or alcohol or nail polish remover. Something like that. Maybe turpentine? Try it all on the back of an emblem, so you won't screw it up if something goes wrong.

Intruder · 05-02-2002

I used special adhesion promotor, semi gloss paint, then clearcoat on mine. Made it through the winter without flaking or chipping.

FiresVTEC · 05-02-2002

thanks guys, all good ideas ill give those a try adn let you know

Civicster · 05-02-2002

use acetone... then spray the emblem with ur coat of paint.. then a protective clear gloss for the shiness

Macko · 05-02-2002

Try nailpolish remver on the chrome to get it off...then prime it and paint...make sure you take off the badge when you use nailpolish remover, you dun wann fack up your car's paintjob

JSWhaler · 05-02-2002

ya I would say take an emblem off an experiment w/ it cause this way you won't mess up your car. Buying an emblem is a lot cheeper than painting your car

Blingin01Civic · 05-03-2002

Having a minor in chemistry I can safely say, do not use acetone. Acetone will eat through the plastic if you are not completely careful. Go with what Intruder said.