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stuntdoogie
Steering wheel, front/rear emblems and wheel caps

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stuntdoogie
Mcrib took the words out of my mouth...and just to add Im not a Ford Fanboy.

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stuntdoogie said:
Mcrib took the words out of my mouth...and just to add Im not a Ford Fanboy so I dont care About the Blue historic logo. I like my new red n black logo it goes well with the rest of my car's color scheme. Just my opinion.

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I totally agree and appreciate your respect for the product. And as mentioned to each his own. I would never black out the Ford emblem on one of my vehicles (or even change the colors) but I have always respected other peoples property and especially their vehicles. I might frown if I saw your car in person but I'm not going to key the side!
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McRib 1s Back said:
I totally respect that. I recently saw an interesting story that illustrated the many times the logo has changed, and it has changed a lot. You can see the evolution over the years, each being a small tweak along the way. Today's logo pays homage to the original while being totally new. Keeping a brand fresh and modern is part of a company's life cycle. Ford is a proud American company with a heritage that no other car company can match.

To be clear, I'm not a "Ford guy". This is only my 2nd Ford, and I've owned close to 30 cars so far. What you're seeing is a new type of buyer and enthusiast. Dare I say it's the new Ford that brought many of us here. This ST (and the Focus before it) are firmly rooted in the European market. I'm thankful it's here, and I'm happy to own this Ford. This is an exciting new chapter for Ford. On a related note, watch the MotorTrend podcast with Ford's Chief Engineer at ST and you'll see that he says much of the same thing.

We're toying with the car's aesthetics, and I believe nobody aims to insult. Looking back, I would have chosen a different way to say this. I forgot how deeply rooted feelings are about this. We're not going to have pony car wars here, and it's refreshing that this board is not dominated by anti-Chevy chest beating. This thread is about how some of us want to tweak the car and logo, and nothing else.
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There no anti-Chevy chest beating because Chevy doesn't make a true FiST competitor. ;)

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Lol I would debadge the whole emblem if I could

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McRib 1s Back said:
Ooh! I'd go for gloss (letters) on matte. Sign me up for two! I can pay you at the C&C event.
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I will have them at C&C.
PM me, I will give you my phone number so we can find each other at C&C.

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Done -- see you there!
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If you bleed Ford blue, look away now!

Dave, you're the best! These vinyl decals are awesome -- sure a couple tweaks could be made, but I'm super happy with them. As you said, you don't really see the embossed logo (beneath it) unless you look for it. I'm very impressed with your craftsmanship! You should start selling "Decals by Taz"!

This is better than my blacked out setup with Plastidip. This preserves a small ring of chrome and subdues the logo. Once you look closely, you see that it's in fact black on black. It's not for everyone, but I dig it. Thank you again! :)

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D1JL
McRib,
I am glad you like them.
I forgot to tell you with the installation they are guaranteed.
If they ever blow off, I will replace them.


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Lunch or dinner is on me next time!
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McRib 1s Back said:
Lunch or dinner is on me next time!
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Thanks, I will take you up on that.
We just need to come up with another get together or drive.


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D1JL
BTW,
I just came up with a better way to assemble these.
Also an easier way to finish the install process.


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D1JL said:
BTW,
I just came up with a better way to assemble these.
Also an easier way to finish the install process.


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I'd like to hear about it. This batch is sticking well, but I was worried about the front one for a bit. I think it's good now, but a few bubbles on the edge threatened to ruin the seal. Like you said, it eventually sets up.

The rear has more curvature, but seems to stick better too -- it "pulls over" better.

Would it help line up over the embossed portion if the oval portion were bigger?

You have an easy way with this stuff, and I know others would like to see a how-to thread!
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D1JL
It is almost impossible to not see the levels of the original badge.
Also as with ant vinyl application you may get very small bubbles.
These bubbles usually go away by themselves after a few days.
Persistent bubbles can be removed with a very fine needle.
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McRib,
It is also possible that a small piece of debris got between or under the vinyl.
Either way I can fix it or replace it the next time we meet.


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D1JL said:
It is almost impossible to not see the levels of the original badge.
Also as with ant vinyl application you may get very small bubbles.
These bubbles usually go away by themselves after a few days.
Persistent bubbles can be removed with a very fine needle.
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Okay, I definitely accept your advice and comments as accurate -- I'm just working through this as a first time user of vinyl. This gets me back to thinking about a matte black or matte clear bra for portions of the front of the car.

I used to put this on all of my cars, then I had a couple experiences with yellowing and such and decided against it. Of course, this car is black and not susceptible to that problem. The forward edge of the hood and the bottom of the front spoiler are the areas that get beat up. It's also the easiest to apply, so I might start there.
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McRib 1s Back said:
I had a couple experiences with yellowing and such and decided against it.
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The new materials today are much better.
You may not have noticed, but the complete front and hood of my car has clear bra.
The material I used IS more expensive, but is warrantied for TEN years.


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You are also welcome to come up here if you need help with any install.

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Thank you, I may just drop in on you! :)

It took me a while to notice that bra -- good thing. It's only noticeable as a texture in certain angles.
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Loving the logo overlays guys . Just skimmed through the post regarding this .

Who do I need to contact in order to get some of the logo's ?

Thanks in advance
Will,
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