Union Jack AM wings boot badge

[belfry]

I have a sudden hankering for a Union Jack enamelled Aston Martin wings boot emblem, and possibly the same for the bonnet emblem. Has anyone done this? Where is the best place to buy them please? Any idea of price? Were you pleased with the Union Jack badge change?

Thanks

[nomisc]

I was tempted to do this myself, unfortunately an Aston dealer quoted me £600 per badge 😮 hence the temptation didn’t last very long

[rancidswan]

They are rather expensive, and hence many people have simply purchased a dome gell sticker which you can place over the top of the original.

It's pretty much a perfect fit

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aston-Martin-Domed-Badg...

[belfry]

Thank you. I will try them out and report back.

[josh bear]

Hi

I have them (the badges not the eBay stickers) on front and back. Bought them from the dealer. They are expensive but I love them on my skyfall silver Aston.

Regards

Josh

Edited by josh bear on Sunday 14th October 21:30

[callevascm]

I think they look fabulous!

[Buster73]

Look nice , but no where nearly as good as the original badges.

[josh bear]

Hi

Agree to disagree. In any case when Aston Martin fitted them they gave me my originals back so I can always have them refitted if I ever want to. What I will say is that the car gets even more attention from pesdestrians when they cross in front of it. They all stare at the Union Jack wings.

Josh

[Buster73]

josh bear said:

Hi

Agree to disagree. In any case when Aston Martin fitted them they gave me my originals back so I can always have them refitted if I ever want to. What I will say is that the car gets even more attention from pesdestrians when they cross in front of it. They all stare at the Union Jack wings.

Josh

They are staring at a Union Jack AM badge ?

The words of someone who’s trying to convince himself he’s spent his money well surely .

I’m glad you and to disagree....

[old phart]

Have the gel one on my bonnet. Swap it out about every 4 months or so when it starts to look a bit weathered. So that’s about $25 so far.

[josh bear]

Buster73 said:

They are staring at a Union Jack AM badge ?

The words of someone who’s trying to convince himself he’s spent his money well surely .

I’m glad you and to disagree....

Ha. Never try and convince myself I have spent my money well. Gave that up when I started buying cars that depreciate with such vigour . Re the looks. I know it’s weird but there is definetly more looks, double takes and photos taken as they cross in front.

In any case I love them

[bananarob]

Had mine changed on my magnetic silver, look so much better than the original badges (not that I have any issue with the originals) and attract a lot of very positive attention to the point where it’s the most common comment about the car.

The only challenge is getting them now, they will now only supply based on a halo chassis number according to my dealer.

[northernmedia]

Company in the states offering to them for $399

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/991-turbo-vend...

[lukeharding]

I believe they're made by Vaughtons though they don't supply them directly to the public. They do many different iterations also for those people who don't necessarily like the Union Flag variant but want something different to the standard wings.

[DBSV8]

old phart said:

Have the gel one on my bonnet. Swap it out about every 4 months or so when it starts to look a bit weathered. So that’s about $25 so far.

Do you have any photos of your car with them , The ebay ones seem to have two types ones with white facings the others in black

Cheers

[raceboy]

DBSV8 said:

The ebay ones seem to have two types ones with white facings the others in black

I think the ebay listing linked previously is a little naughty, the first photo looks like the item they are selling, the second photo looks like a stock photo of the original Aston Badge to me.

[DBSV8]

raceboy said:

DBSV8 said:

The ebay ones seem to have two types ones with white facings the others in black

I think the ebay listing linked previously is a little naughty, the first photo looks like the item they are selling, the second photo looks like a stock photo of the original Aston Badge to me.

my thoughts as well

you can get surplus wing badges in US / China / Mexico / Germany colours that were used by Aston Martin racing....no Union flags though




http://astonmartinbits.com/models/7-Rapide/parts/5...


or carbon fibre , I saw one of these fitted to a new DBS ......stunning ....but at £1,150 each ,,a tad too pricey !!


http://astonmartinbits.com/models/12-New-Vanquish/...


edit just bought a set of the gold wing badges that came off an 88



looking forward to fitting them on my DBS

Edited by DBSV8 on Wednesday 17th October 22:16

[Dab920]

I bought a set of the Union Jack badges last year but have been hesitant to install them with some people saying they aren't as classy as the originals. I am in two minds about it and hence they are still in my drawer!

[HBradley]

Dab920 said:

I bought a set of the Union Jack badges last year but have been hesitant to install them with some people saying they aren't as classy as the originals. I am in two minds about it and hence they are still in my drawer!

I’ll have them in a flash!

[Rappa]

HBradley said:

Dab920 said:

I bought a set of the Union Jack badges last year but have been hesitant to install them with some people saying they aren't as classy as the originals. I am in two minds about it and hence they are still in my drawer!

I’ll have them in a flash!

Plus 1.

A bidding war, but Hump probably has more contacts to get some.

I wonder if Q would let you design your own design - family crest anyone?

Sean