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Old 01-12-2011, 04:21 PM
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Black Chroming the Type-S Emblem



Part of the Type-S If we chromed this, it would be come out weird. The S and probably the border would be dark chrome, but the "Type" under the clear layer would be regular chrome still.

We've had people ask us to do dark chrome on this emblem. Is this proposition good enough?
Old 01-12-2011, 04:39 PM
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Might look strange at first but if there isn't any harm in trying it then go for it. We might be presently surprised.
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Kinda like this?

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yes like that, thanks for the choppy
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np, maybe I can get a free jpipe?
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^ haha and the edited emblem looks great
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^^^ I agree
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yea looks good, maybe make it a little bit darker... and shinier.. oh yes.
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I made it darker, but this is just a photoshop, I don't know how dark the emblem would actually be after the treatment.

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well, the important thing is the contrast between the S and the Type...if that is ok we'll take the next step.
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I like it but I still prefer the "Type" in black chrome. Either way what would be the total price for the "A"'s, "TL", "Acura" and now the "Type S" emblems?
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I would consider the package if the S could be done. Do you also have the slanted TL from the 07/08 or do I have to send that in for you to chrome?
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Howabout the red part of the emblem be made black! did someone in these forums have something like that...swear i saw it in a picture somewhere on a wdp
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Originally Posted by Type Steve -O-
I like it but I still prefer the "Type" in black chrome. Either way what would be the total price for the "A"'s, "TL", "Acura" and now the "Type S" emblems?
The "Type" can't be black chromed, because it isn't chromed in the first place.
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I actually Plasti-Dip Type-S emblem about a month ago..just black out letter "S". It came out really great because i like how it matches with the tail lights ( dark chrome and red)
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It's a good look. It will look great on a black or red Type S.
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Originally Posted by Ch33sE1
I would consider the package if the S could be done. Do you also have the slanted TL from the 07/08 or do I have to send that in for you to chrome?
Yes those are for sale now actually.

Originally Posted by Type Steve -O-
I like it but I still prefer the "Type" in black chrome. Either way what would be the total price for the "A"'s, "TL", "Acura" and now the "Type S" emblems?
I would as well, but we are limited by what is actually possible. Pricing tbd. Let me see if I can do it first!
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Sounds good. Looking fwd to seeing what can be done.
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Any updates on this?? i want the black chrome emblems but dont wanna leave the Type S out.
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I think it looks sick without the "type" being black chromed.. gives a nice contrast IMO
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Originally Posted by PR-Type-R
Any updates on this?? i want the black chrome emblems but dont wanna leave the Type S out.
+1 any updates. Would definitely be interested in this.
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I'm intersted too!
Old 07-11-2011, 03:48 PM
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ive decided that i need this, not want..but NEED it!
Old 07-11-2011, 05:15 PM
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Not sure how this would look on a silver car...
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ttt any update MrHeeltoe?
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Old 08-14-2011, 11:14 PM
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looks decent by itself, would look terrible on my black TL as it would just blend right in
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i like the black chrome around the edge and maybe the S but the red "type" should be left alone, to me it stands out more that way. Any update on this?
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Nothing beats oem
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Interested. Would go swell with black chrome RV6 TDE tips.
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to the top, any updates at all about if this will be a go or no go?
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any updates on ur black chrome for the TYPE-S project? i would like to get a set
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but ive been interested in this emblem. Has it become available?
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Originally Posted by Jriddle8
Sorry to bump an old thread, but ive been interested in this emblem. Has it become available?
I made mine. I took the red inserts out and air brushed a black chrome finish on the S. Then to remove the chromed TYPE, I used a pic and scraped out the chrome and painted black. It came out nice IMO.
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Got any pics?
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I don't think I have that privilege yet. My first day here but I will get one posted in a few weeks.
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I purchased the black chromed emblem kit from HT, so the color of the typeS emblem are off a little. I like the typeS better cuz it is a bit darker. I will end up redoing it again from my original emblems so there are uniform except this time I will be trying a powder coating. If you try this I would recommend buying a new TL and TypeS emblem together so you get the foam insert to adhere it back on the car perfectly.


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