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G2Composites · 05-22-2018, 09:12 PM

Hey Guys!
We have a ton of new products to drop on you guys. Figured I would test the waters with this one.
These are more final versions with a black glossy finish.

I'm offering a service for you to create your own CUSTOM car emblems. Just like creating a vinyl sticker for your windshield, why not create a name or a logo and use it as an emblem for your car? Of course pricing would vary depending on the complexity of the design and/or emblem. You would have to contact us for a quote. But, pricing for these would be very reasonable.

You can stick it on just like a regular emblem with high-strength double stick tape or emblem glue.

I have a few examples here:

This one is for an S14 Silvia with Vette motor swap so called "Silvette"

DM me for a quote!!!

EFITTZY · 05-23-2018, 08:57 AM

Very cool idea man, I take it these are 3D printed? I would be interested in an s14 silvia logo

Bluejayde · 05-23-2018, 09:40 AM

Is it not possible to sand the emblem down smooth? Sorry, but these look rough af, I'd never put that on my car.

G2Composites · 05-23-2018, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluejayde

Is it not possible to sand the emblem down smooth? Sorry, but these look rough af, I'd never put that on my car.

added a disclaimer up top /\/\

These are very rough prototypes produced fast just to see how they will look. Final versions would be produced slower and sanded down to look good.

snafupossum · 05-23-2018, 11:38 AM

What material are you using to make these? I don't want to walk out to my car in the Texas heat and see my emblems dripping off my car lol

G2Composites · 05-23-2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snafupossum

What material are you using to make these? I don't want to walk out to my car in the Texas heat and see my emblems dripping off my car lol

ABS Plastic not Birthday Cake Frosting.

ABS is what your car bumpers are made out of and....wait for it.....what OEM emblems are made out of

G2Composites · 05-25-2018, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluejayde

Is it not possible to sand the emblem down smooth? Sorry, but these look rough af, I'd never put that on my car.

Here they are almost finished

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kunihongo · 05-24-2018, 12:31 PM

Just some helpful tips..

1. Look up acetone vapor smoothing for 3d printed ABS parts for post processing to remove the visible (~0.2mm) layer lines. You will lose some detail but it is much quicker than using filler material and sanding..
2. Fix your warping issues..
2. Make sure you pick the right orientation to print the parts. Typically the bottom layer looks better than the top most layer, assuming you have a level bed, PEI bed, etc..
3. Look up the Ironing feature in Cura slicer software as another alternative for a nice top layer
4. There's a big difference between the ABS process used by car manufacturers and the many ABS filaments used for 3d printing. Although most of them do have a higher temperature rating than other materials, make sure you pick the right ABS recipe filament because some do have additives which change some properties.
4. If you're sticking with one ABS color, you can also apply a heat resistance coating, and also a chrome,gold, metallic,etc final coating of paint.

G2Composites · 05-24-2018, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kunihongo

Just some helpful tips..

1. Look up acetone vapor smoothing for 3d printed ABS parts for post processing to remove the visible (~0.2mm) layer lines. You will lose some detail but it is much quicker than using filler material and sanding..
2. Fix your warping issues..
2. Make sure you pick the right orientation to print the parts. Typically the bottom layer looks better than the top most layer, assuming you have a level bed, PEI bed, etc..
3. Look up the Ironing feature in Cura slicer software as another alternative for a nice top layer
4. There's a big difference between the ABS process used by car manufacturers and the many ABS filaments used for 3d printing. Although most of them do have a higher temperature rating than other materials, make sure you pick the right ABS recipe filament because some do have additives which change some properties.
4. If you're sticking with one ABS color, you can also apply a heat resistance coating, and also a chrome,gold, metallic,etc final coating of paint.

Thanks for the tips.

1. I have done acetone smoothing and I don't like it. It takes away too much detail. I use a 3d print coating that I can color to get the desired finish. After it cures I can wetsand and polish it if I even need.

2. This was just a quick idea I threw up to generate interest. I will show some "finished" pieces very soon. Only time I have warping issues is when I print without a brim.

3. You are completely right with the bottom layer looking the best. I have tried some prints upside down and they do come out really good.

4. Absolutely right that manufacturers use different techniques to produce ABS parts (mostly injection or press molding) compared to additive manufacturing that is used here. But, nonetheless, its still ABS plastic and has a higher extrusion temperature then most other materials so it will not just melt off of your car.

*afishysilvia* · 05-24-2018, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G2Composites

Thanks for the tips.

1. I have done acetone smoothing and I don't like it. It takes away too much detail. I use a 3d print coating that I can color to get the desired finish. After it cures I can wetsand and polish it if I even need.

2. This was just a quick idea I threw up to generate interest. I will show some "finished" pieces very soon. Only time I have warping issues is when I print without a brim.

3. You are completely right with the bottom layer looking the best. I have tried some prints upside down and they do come out really good.

4. Absolutely right that manufacturers use different techniques to produce ABS parts (mostly injection or press molding) compared to additive manufacturing that is used here. But, nonetheless, its still ABS plastic and has a higher extrusion temperature then most other materials so it will not just melt off of your car.

Still waiting for mine

lol

DamianN. · 06-07-2018, 12:09 PM

shapeways.com can make a 3D design in any material including metals (brass would look cool).

G2Composites · 06-08-2018, 11:42 AM

Here are some of the more final versions:

williamjbrown93 · 06-09-2018, 05:49 AM

How much for the silvia and silvette emblems? Could you possibly 3d print a silvia logo replacement for the s14 front silvia grille? Mines been gone for a while and I miss it.

G2Composites · 06-09-2018, 02:08 PM

here are a few more that we have done.

G2Composites · 06-09-2018, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by williamjbrown93

How much for the silvia and silvette emblems? Could you possibly 3d print a silvia logo replacement for the s14 front silvia grille? Mines been gone for a while and I miss it.

DM me and show me the style of S logo you are looking for.

Fitelite240 · 06-11-2018, 08:56 AM

I may just hit you up when I'm ready to get my custom stuff

EFITTZY · 06-11-2018, 02:16 PM

Payment sent

EDacIouSX · 06-17-2018, 01:17 AM

any plans to make the SE and LE badges for s14? or 240sx

*afishysilvia* · 06-17-2018, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

any plans to make the SE and LE badges for s14? or 240sx

Lol why do you think mine is coming off, I’ll have it for you once he gets me mine.

EDacIouSX · 06-17-2018, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afishysilvia

Lol why do you think mine is coming off, I’ll have it for you once he gets me mine.

i dont even know why i want to put it on. i feel like i should cause it's oem but it probably doesnt look that good lol

G2Composites · 06-18-2018, 09:38 PM

Starting to play around with some different colors. Working on chrome next.

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slow2401989 · 08-21-2018, 11:01 AM

Hello what would you charge for 240SX

Rob's S14 · 05-21-2019, 05:34 PM

I know it's been a while, but is this still something you're doing?

05-22-2018, 09:12 PM	#1
G2Composites Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	G2 Carbon Custom Car Emblems Hey Guys! We have a ton of new products to drop on you guys. Figured I would test the waters with this one. These are more final versions with a black glossy finish. I'm offering a service for you to create your own CUSTOM car emblems. Just like creating a vinyl sticker for your windshield, why not create a name or a logo and use it as an emblem for your car? Of course pricing would vary depending on the complexity of the design and/or emblem. You would have to contact us for a quote. But, pricing for these would be very reasonable. You can stick it on just like a regular emblem with high-strength double stick tape or emblem glue. I have a few examples here: This one is for an S14 Silvia with Vette motor swap so called "Silvette" DM me for a quote!!! Last edited by G2Composites; 06-09-2018 at 02:07 PM..

05-23-2018, 08:57 AM	#2
EFITTZY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: I n d i a n a Age: 25 Posts: 323 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very cool idea man, I take it these are 3D printed? I would be interested in an s14 silvia logo __________________ (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ T E A M B L O O M

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05-23-2018, 09:40 AM	#3
Bluejayde Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mid-MO Age: 36 Posts: 420 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Is it not possible to sand the emblem down smooth? Sorry, but these look rough af, I'd never put that on my car.

05-24-2018, 12:31 PM	#8
kunihongo Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WA Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just some helpful tips.. 1. Look up acetone vapor smoothing for 3d printed ABS parts for post processing to remove the visible (~0.2mm) layer lines. You will lose some detail but it is much quicker than using filler material and sanding.. 2. Fix your warping issues.. 2. Make sure you pick the right orientation to print the parts. Typically the bottom layer looks better than the top most layer, assuming you have a level bed, PEI bed, etc.. 3. Look up the Ironing feature in Cura slicer software as another alternative for a nice top layer 4. There's a big difference between the ABS process used by car manufacturers and the many ABS filaments used for 3d printing. Although most of them do have a higher temperature rating than other materials, make sure you pick the right ABS recipe filament because some do have additives which change some properties. 4. If you're sticking with one ABS color, you can also apply a heat resistance coating, and also a chrome,gold, metallic,etc final coating of paint.

06-07-2018, 12:09 PM	#11
DamianN. Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Age: 32 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	shapeways.com can make a 3D design in any material including metals (brass would look cool).

06-08-2018, 11:42 AM	#12
G2Composites Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here are some of the more final versions:

06-09-2018, 05:49 AM	#13
williamjbrown93 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Indiana Age: 27 Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much for the silvia and silvette emblems? Could you possibly 3d print a silvia logo replacement for the s14 front silvia grille? Mines been gone for a while and I miss it.

06-09-2018, 02:08 PM	#14
G2Composites Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here are a few more that we have done.

06-11-2018, 08:56 AM	#16
Fitelite240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: WY Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I may just hit you up when I'm ready to get my custom stuff

06-17-2018, 01:17 AM	#18
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	any plans to make the SE and LE badges for s14? or 240sx

06-18-2018, 09:38 PM	#21
G2Composites Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Starting to play around with some different colors. Working on chrome next. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

08-21-2018, 11:01 AM	#22
slow2401989 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hello what would you charge for 240SX

05-21-2019, 05:34 PM	#23
Rob's S14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know it's been a while, but is this still something you're doing?