I just took the expedition badge off the back of my 2010 limited expo only to find a couple holes. Body shops want 600 to fill in. Any better ideas to fill these in as I like the clean “no emblem” look the best? Alternatively, all I can think of now is to get a new badge. Was thinking just letters. Need some ideas on something cool, catchy or fun to put there. My first idea is LIMITED. Let me know your ideas. I am a Realtor and have clients in my car all the time so the word needs to be clean. Thanks.
Rear Emblem Ideas???
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bvail, if you have a little bit of metal working ability in you, you can get some say 1/16" steel plate, use your printer to make up the letters you want in the style you are after, tape the printed out letters to the steel and then cut out around the letters. From there, you apply some double sided tape and paint up the letters in your favorite color. I did that on the back of my truck and it comes out really nice.
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too much to fill and paint over
Knautical2001
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Well if it has to be clean that takes all the fun out of it. LOL 
TexasAngel34
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awesome idea, i just ordered one for mine, Dallas Cowboys emblem
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I want one that says Hillbilly Vibrator, if anyone steals my idea they will have to surgically remove my foot from their ****
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master hacker are you putting that on the back of a riding lawnmower
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OF COURSE NOT! I have chrome truck nuts hanging on the back!
I should say had, i gave them to my buddy for his Buick roadmaster wagon. i flipped my mower busted off the carb/ Screwed up the front end and scrapped it. I was going to race it, but i never got to
I should say had, i gave them to my buddy for his Buick roadmaster wagon. i flipped my mower busted off the carb/ Screwed up the front end and scrapped it. I was going to race it, but i never got to
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take a pic...this is a show and tell forum....lol
rick chitown
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here's my Expedition emblem after I had it painted jet black, but before I took it off... and then, yes, had to have holes filled...
and here it is after...
and here it is after...
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My first post.
OK, I was thinking of what might look good (and professional) instead of the Explorer badge. I searched google for "engraved metal desk nameplate" and found a bunch of stuff for under $25. I'm thinking a color the same as the Expy or one that contrasts with it (or looks like it's high end, like copper or bronze). Something like REAL ESTATE AGENT and on a second line, maybe a phone, website or email address. Easy to attach, but you still want to fill in those holes a little to avoid rust.
If you go that route, you could also get a copper one (if the color looks good against what you own) and have the rest of the plate the same color as the truck, so it appears as colored lettering instead of a colored sign.
OK, I was thinking of what might look good (and professional) instead of the Explorer badge. I searched google for "engraved metal desk nameplate" and found a bunch of stuff for under $25. I'm thinking a color the same as the Expy or one that contrasts with it (or looks like it's high end, like copper or bronze). Something like REAL ESTATE AGENT and on a second line, maybe a phone, website or email address. Easy to attach, but you still want to fill in those holes a little to avoid rust.
If you go that route, you could also get a copper one (if the color looks good against what you own) and have the rest of the plate the same color as the truck, so it appears as colored lettering instead of a colored sign.
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and here it is after...
Love the debadged look!
I am having the infamous tailgate bubble covered under warranty as i type this. He is going to debadge and fill in the holes while doing the warranty work.
I think just the simple understated blue oval looks nice.
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Another option for you guys to think about is to cut yourself a piece of steel (or plastic for that matter) large enough to cover up the holes. From there you can paint it the same color as the truck. From there you can put double sided tape on the back side. From here, you can get your hands on some "clear decal paper". You create your lettering however you want, print it on to the decal paper and once the ink is dry, spray some clear coat over the printed letters. From there, you can cut out the lettering from the decal sheet. At this point, you drop the lettering into a bowl of water to release the clear sheeting from the paper back. Slide the clear film off of the paper on to the painted steel/plastic. Center and then blot dry with a paper towel to make it so the decal will not move. At this point, you can use either "Solvaset" or some 99% rubbing alcohol and apply a little bit around the edges to seal the decal to the surface and this should also push a lot of the air bubbles out too. It is especially useful if you only apply the Solvaset on one side and let it run down between the decal and the surface. Let dry and then apply a final layer of clear over the decal.
At this point you are ready to mount everything to the back of the truck. This works especially good on white trucks. But can be done with any color truck. Just keep in mind that you will not have any white lettering there unless you have a special printer that prints truely white in (very few printers do and those that do are very pricey). Also, the darker colors will tend to make the printed lettering a bit darker if you are trying to print a light color letter.
If you need some help, let me know. It is fairly easy to do once you get a hang of things.
At this point you are ready to mount everything to the back of the truck. This works especially good on white trucks. But can be done with any color truck. Just keep in mind that you will not have any white lettering there unless you have a special printer that prints truely white in (very few printers do and those that do are very pricey). Also, the darker colors will tend to make the printed lettering a bit darker if you are trying to print a light color letter.
If you need some help, let me know. It is fairly easy to do once you get a hang of things.
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