Carbon fibre TVR badge

[tweety]

I'm in the process of getting one of these made the exact same size as the original and depending on the result was wandering if there would be any interest from anyone else...not sure yet if it will just be a solid flat-faced badge or if it will be possible to have the horizontal lines cut into it..the approximate cost at the moment is £35-£40 but this should reduce if a bulk purchase is possible...

Please let me know your thoughts and if you would be interested, this is only in the initial stages at the moment so any ides etc could possibly be incorporated...

Cheers, Al.

[TVR500Morgan]

I'd be interested, can you post some photos when you have one done. If I was going to get one I'd want the threads on the back too

Edited by TVR500Morgan on Saturday 5th January 18:34

[NWTony]

me too please.

[450Nick]

And me!

[NailedOn]

I'm in. (T350c.)
Cheers.

[DAVEY DEE]

Me too.

[bionicjim]

Me too

[magpie21]

I'd be interested in one

[pmessling]

interested, but would like to see one first.

[gutu12]

I wouldn't want the front to get any lighter.

[tweety]

Hi everyone, thanks for the interest, an original badge is with the manufacturer and the carbon one will be an exact copy, however I think having studs on the back may make the cost prohibitive, but I have asked.... I suspect most would want them to be just stuck on anyway? Other badges that have been produced do look very professional so I expect this to aswell... as soon as I have an image I'll post it and once the first is made I'll have a proper quote for the cost....

Cheers, Al.

[Pupp]

Interested in seeing one too - Any idea of how durable this might be? I've had a few of the Union Flag ones now and, whilst they look great when new, they soon discolour and delaminate with the effects of weather etc.

Someone did float the idea of a milled stainless one, which sounded great (and would be worth a premium IMO) but not sure it ever materialised...?

[tweety]

The badges are lacquered and very durable, the guy has been making cf badges for quite some time and had no complaints, they are top notch.. I have opted for an exact replica with the horizontal stripes routed but not painted, however these can be filled in if required... Finally they will be stick-on and not have studs...

Edited to say the infills aren't painted because apparently this isn't durable enough, they are filled using resin which can be colour-matched to your car if required if you provide the colour-code or a suitable touch-up pen, also could be infilled a standard black/silver/???...

Cheers, Al.

Edited by tweety on Sunday 13th January 00:09

[Timja]

Pupp said:

Interested in seeing one too - Any idea of how durable this might be? I've had a few of the Union Flag ones now and, whilst they look great when new, they soon discolour and delaminate with the effects of weather etc.

Someone did float the idea of a milled stainless one, which sounded great (and would be worth a premium IMO) but not sure it ever materialised...?

I know the original Union Flag badges discoloured and delaminated and the reason behind this was that they were made using coloured resin which is not suitable for the temperature and weather variances that occur with outside use. I have seen many of these that have faded and had sections fall out.

If you are looking into getting these Carbon Fibre badges made with colour inserts then I would be check what material they are using and suitability for outside use. Also, I imagine the surface of the carbon fibre would need to be keyed to help keep the coloured sections in, rather than trying to adhere to a smooth surface.

All the Union Flag badges I had made in the past couple of years were made using hard vitreous enamel (Same as e.g. on an Aston Martin badge) which is basically coloured glass and is suitable for outside use, temperatures and weather and light exposure. I have been told by the manufacturer that the colours should not fade in sunlight. I have not seen any of these badges which have faded (certainly the one on my car are still good 3 years on) - May be worth seeing if this can be used for coloured sections rather than resin?

May be better to keep as just a plain Carbon Fibre badge, think they will look smart. Look forward to seeing the finished result!

[Pupp]

Timja said:

Pupp said:

Interested in seeing one too - Any idea of how durable this might be? I've had a few of the Union Flag ones now and, whilst they look great when new, they soon discolour and delaminate with the effects of weather etc.

Someone did float the idea of a milled stainless one, which sounded great (and would be worth a premium IMO) but not sure it ever materialised...?

I know the original Union Flag badges discoloured and delaminated and the reason behind this was that they were made using coloured resin which is not suitable for the temperature and weather variances that occur with outside use. I have seen many of these that have faded and had sections fall out.

If you are looking into getting these Carbon Fibre badges made with colour inserts then I would be check what material they are using and suitability for outside use. Also, I imagine the surface of the carbon fibre would need to be keyed to help keep the coloured sections in, rather than trying to adhere to a smooth surface.

All the Union Flag badges I had made in the past couple of years were made using hard vitreous enamel (Same as e.g. on an Aston Martin badge) which is basically coloured glass and is suitable for outside use, temperatures and weather and light exposure. I have been told by the manufacturer that the colours should not fade in sunlight. I have not seen any of these badges which have faded (certainly the one on my car are still good 3 years on) - May be worth seeing if this can be used for coloured sections rather than resin?

May be better to keep as just a plain Carbon Fibre badge, think they will look smart. Look forward to seeing the finished result!

Happy to clarify, all mine (that failed) would have been from the initial batch... will happily try an enamel version if still available

But also interested in seeing the CF jobbie!

[tweety]

Timja said:

I know the original Union Flag badges discoloured and delaminated and the reason behind this was that they were made using coloured resin which is not suitable for the temperature and weather variances that occur with outside use. I have seen many of these that have faded and had sections fall out.

If you are looking into getting these Carbon Fibre badges made with colour inserts then I would be check what material they are using and suitability for outside use. Also, I imagine the surface of the carbon fibre would need to be keyed to help keep the coloured sections in, rather than trying to adhere to a smooth surface.

All the Union Flag badges I had made in the past couple of years were made using hard vitreous enamel (Same as e.g. on an Aston Martin badge) which is basically coloured glass and is suitable for outside use, temperatures and weather and light exposure. I have been told by the manufacturer that the colours should not fade in sunlight. I have not seen any of these badges which have faded (certainly the one on my car are still good 3 years on) - May be worth seeing if this can be used for coloured sections rather than resin?

May be better to keep as just a plain Carbon Fibre badge, think they will look smart. Look forward to seeing the finished result!

I bow to your knowledge on this, but the manufacturer of these has been making carbon items for a considerable time with no problems as far as durability of the carbon or any resin inserts, many badges have been made...this is a professionally made item and many other types/manufacturers badges have been made previously...plain carbon is still an option and I may have one infilled and one plain for myself to see which I prefer...

Cheers, Al.