Fender badge -- Different style?

[HammaMan]

These guys have 1 left in-stock, it's a BO'd part. Didn't even know these were a thing? Going to gloss black them and engrave a PowerBoost logo into it and maybe fill it with a paint color before clearing them....

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[SpaceWhiteF150]

That will look sweet!

 

[antho]

Can get them from the manufacturer also if on BO.
https://www.airdesignusa.com/2021-2022-f-150-fender-vent-set.html

 

[Blue22]

I had been looking at those in the past but never saw anyone post a picture of them painted so wasn't sure how they would look. Post some pics when you get them installed.

 

[HammaMan]

I had been looking at those in the past but never saw anyone post a picture of them painted so wasn't sure how they would look. Post some pics when you get them installed.

I've got gloss black paint, I just ordered my paint code in a spray can. Still on the fence about metallic black (factory) or gloss black.

 

[Blue22]

I've got gloss black paint, I just ordered my paint code in a spray can. Still on the fence about metallic black (factory) or gloss black.

Did you see what they looked like on your truck in the stock matte black?

 

[HammaMan]

Did you see what they looked like on your truck in the stock matte black?

No, I don't plan to retain any un-painted plastic though (sans the bed rails / bumper) . I've got the tow mirrors here looking at them.....

But they haven't arrived yet. 2 days out

 

[780]

I had been looking at those in the past but never saw anyone post a picture of them painted so wasn't sure how they would look. Post some pics when you get them installed.

Somebody color matched a set. It was posted in the other fender vent thread. It looked really good.

Edit: It was @JohnMcClane

 

[JohnMcClane]

There are pictures of painted ones floating around here. Warning, they are 3M tape on, I JB welded some nylon studs on mine so I wouldn’t have to worry about them exiting the chat randomly.

 

[780]

There are pictures of painted ones floating around here. Warning, they are 3M tape on, I JB welded some nylon studs on mine so I wouldn’t have to worry about them exiting the chat randomly.

Haha! It was your I was thinking of. I just found it then realized you already posted a pic,

 

[JohnMcClane]

Haha! It was your I was thinking of. I just found it then realized you already posted a pic,

I’ve seen other paint matches ones, but they are def few and far between.

 

[amschind]

I have black painted ones and it looks awesome. It wasn't cheap. I would STRONGLY caution you to mount them farther back than you expect, rear edge almost even with the edge of the quarter panel. My first set, which I painted myself, had passenger badge blow off on I-20 because the front adhesive didn't stick because it was held too far away by the edge of the indent in the body panel.

 

[HammaMan]

I bought a used powerboost side logo to scan so I can create it in fusion and then use my laser to engrave it into it. Need to figure out an accent paint scheme for the various mods. triple black is too ubiquitous for black. Maybe black and red but I'd hate to be confused for a UGA fan.

Once I have the logo I can use it for all sorts of things from laser engraved dash badges to seat logos to vinyl stickers. I have lots of creative tools around the office

 

[Eskram]

Why do I suddenly feel the need for a laser engraver...

 

[HammaMan]

Why do I suddenly feel the need for a laser engraver...

If it's in the budget I suggest a 50w MOPA w/ at least 2 lenses allowing up to 300mm working area.

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