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Wheel-centre emblems......Sorted
HappyDaze - September 3rd, 2013 at 10:11 AM

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?

1303Steve - September 3rd, 2013 at 10:36 AM

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 - September 3rd, 2013 at 11:05 AM

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

I have the caps - just need the emblems [thin discs].:yes:

modulus - September 3rd, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by HappyDaze
I have the caps - just need the emblems [thin discs].:yes:


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

Joel - September 3rd, 2013 at 12:06 PM

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-CENTE...

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.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p174/Buggin_74/CAM00387.jpg

HappyDaze - September 3rd, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Wow, that was quick! Thanks Joel.

They look even better than I was hoping for......I'll grab a set.

beetleboyjeff - September 3rd, 2013 at 07:39 PM

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.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/Wheelamphubfelloff27-5-128-FrontofwheelasIfouindit.jpg

vwo60 - September 3rd, 2013 at 08:08 PM

A wolfsburg crest might suit the car better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wolfsburg-Crest-3D-Sticker-for-Wheel-Centre-Caps-B...

HappyDaze - September 4th, 2013 at 06:47 AM

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

You have all been very helpful.....even Steve.:smilegrin:

vlad01 - September 9th, 2013 at 03:18 PM

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