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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#968553
Need 4 emblems for the centre caps of my BRM style wheels [going on the '56 cabriolet]. They are 44mm dia., and ideally need to be VW logo.

Any ideas?
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#968558
Hi Greg

I saw a car years ago and he used..........don't laugh, a muffin baking pan thing

I can see you now down at wollies with a set of verniers lol

Steve

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#968563
Steve, Wollies have sold all their stock.....some bloke from from the Gold Coast cleaned them out, I believe.😂

I have the caps - just need the emblems [thin discs].👍
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#968565
HappyDaze wrote:I have the caps - just need the emblems [thin discs].👍
One way is to print the emblems you want on photographic quality paper, place on the caps and apply 2-pack resin over them; the 'craft' people do this all the time to make trays etc. and, when done properly, the results are v. professional. Enquire at yr. local craft shop.

hth
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#968568
You can get them easy enough on Ebay but 45mm is a bit of a dicky size,
the same size as what I needed for my center caps.

I've got a brand new set here I bought that are 40mm which is just a touch too small.

I ended up getting some 55mm ones like these:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-NEW-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-PASSAT-RABBIT-WHEEL-CENTER-CAP-DECALS-STICKERS-EMBLEMS-/360611550233?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f61f9419

They are aluminium without the clear resin face and trimmed the outer black ring off which brings them down to 45mm.

Been on for about a year now and holding up well.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#968573
Wow, that was quick! Thanks Joel.

They look even better than I was hoping for......I'll grab a set.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#968607
I do the same thing as Joel.

They come with a sticky back - I just peel off the existing sticker if there is one (in my case, 'Performance'), peel the backing paper off the VW sticker, and stick it on.

From your ole' mate Jeff

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#968656
I've ordered a set, as per Joel and Jeff.

You have all been very helpful.....even Steve.😁
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#969332
I been looking for 45mm ROH center cap decals for 2 years! I know where they are some but would require a ex worker stealing them from her father who worked at the factory that manufactured those badges.

I think I'll give up now lol

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE