Black Pearl Emblems
#1
Black Pearl Emblems
One of the members on this forum asked me where I got the BLACK CHROME ACURA BADGE that is on my TL.
I bought the car with the current Mods on it, the Badge being one of them.
I asked the guy that sold me the car and he said it is actually called "Black Pearl"
and is done by LEXUS.
He said it cost him about $100.00 do have it done.
Has anyone seen one like this before?
Does anyone know where to get something like this done?
I wanted to see about getting the front emblem on the Grill done too.
Here is a pic:
NOTE: this is not painted black it is a finish like Chrome.
I bought the car with the current Mods on it, the Badge being one of them.
I asked the guy that sold me the car and he said it is actually called "Black Pearl"
and is done by LEXUS.
He said it cost him about $100.00 do have it done.
Has anyone seen one like this before?
Does anyone know where to get something like this done?
I wanted to see about getting the front emblem on the Grill done too.
Here is a pic:
NOTE: this is not painted black it is a finish like Chrome.
#2
Black pearl is a chrome plating process. There are platers out there that do it and it runs between $35-$45 per emblem. They actually need to etch off the existing chrome and replate it. The only problem with this is that the foam adhesive on the rear emblem comes off. The rear emblem will stay on by itself when pushed in and/or you could apply some silicone or thin double sided tape as insurance.
#4
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
One of the members on this forum asked me where I got the BLACK CHROME ACURA BADGE that is on my TL.
I bought the car with the current Mods on it, the Badge being one of them.
I asked the guy that sold me the car and he said it is actually called "Black Pearl"
and is done by LEXUS.
He said it cost him about $100.00 do have it done.
Has anyone seen one like this before?
Does anyone know where to get something like this done?
I wanted to see about getting the front emblem on the Grill done too.
Here is a pic:
NOTE: this is not painted black it is a finish like Chrome.
I bought the car with the current Mods on it, the Badge being one of them.
I asked the guy that sold me the car and he said it is actually called "Black Pearl"
and is done by LEXUS.
He said it cost him about $100.00 do have it done.
Has anyone seen one like this before?
Does anyone know where to get something like this done?
I wanted to see about getting the front emblem on the Grill done too.
Here is a pic:
NOTE: this is not painted black it is a finish like Chrome.
Back when I had my '98 VW Golf GTi VR6 I had a front VW emblem like this. There was a company out in florida doing this for VW Sport/1552 Design back in the day. I am sure you can find someone online that knows where to get it done.
#6
Originally Posted by dnd2984
I know it was a option when I bought my car back in 2001. They had it on a silver TL looks really nice.
How much did they want for that option?
Do you know if they stock the front emblem?
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#8
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
It was an option from the dealer?
How much did they want for that option?
Do you know if they stock the front emblem?
How much did they want for that option?
Do you know if they stock the front emblem?
#10
It was available for several late-90's - early 2000 Honda's & Acura's right from the parts departments.
I had them for my '99 Accord & now my CL-S6.
They call them 'Black Chrome', had to order though but who cares! I love them & wish they would bring them back.
If you notice the MDX rear A-C-U-R-A are black chrome.
They also offered it for the S2K which is actually the emblem that I have on my car.
I had them for my '99 Accord & now my CL-S6.
They call them 'Black Chrome', had to order though but who cares! I love them & wish they would bring them back.
If you notice the MDX rear A-C-U-R-A are black chrome.
They also offered it for the S2K which is actually the emblem that I have on my car.
#11
Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
1sweetTL call Weir Canyon Acura parts dept. if you want the entire set, if not they have a guy that plates off site.
Thanks I'll do that, they're only about 15 min. away from me.
#14
I can't take all the credit...VelfarreClubber helped.
I was already gonna call them cuz they are close to me, but VelfarreClubber confirmed they would have them.
The parts guy there said they had 3 kits left and TRANCEMISSION bought one.
So if you want one you better act fast.
I was already gonna call them cuz they are close to me, but VelfarreClubber confirmed they would have them.
The parts guy there said they had 3 kits left and TRANCEMISSION bought one.
So if you want one you better act fast.
#17
I have an extra set of emblems I bought to paint myself. Im going to see if I can take them somewhere here in the Dallas area and get them black chromed. If I can do it reletivily cheap Ill let you guys know....
#18
That would be great. I would like to get a set if it's pre-chromed.
If the parts guy at Acura dealership has them, what's the part #s for those that have already bought them?
I'll go to my dealer now and get 'em if I can. hehe. How about black chroming the a-spec badge too?
If the parts guy at Acura dealership has them, what's the part #s for those that have already bought them?
I'll go to my dealer now and get 'em if I can. hehe. How about black chroming the a-spec badge too?
#19
Originally Posted by Thorin78
That would be great. I would like to get a set if it's pre-chromed.
If the parts guy at Acura dealership has them, what's the part #s for those that have already bought them?
I'll go to my dealer now and get 'em if I can. hehe. How about black chroming the a-spec badge too?
If the parts guy at Acura dealership has them, what's the part #s for those that have already bought them?
I'll go to my dealer now and get 'em if I can. hehe. How about black chroming the a-spec badge too?
he doesnt have any left. just talked to him like 15 minutes ago.. he just shipped mine out. he didnt ship them friday
but he told me he wasnt going to do it anymore. those he had he has had for over a year he said. Im going to do some research on this and I will for sure let you know...
#20
Originally Posted by Thorin78
That would be great. I would like to get a set if it's pre-chromed.
If the parts guy at Acura dealership has them, what's the part #s for those that have already bought them?
I'll go to my dealer now and get 'em if I can. hehe. How about black chroming the a-spec badge too?
If the parts guy at Acura dealership has them, what's the part #s for those that have already bought them?
I'll go to my dealer now and get 'em if I can. hehe. How about black chroming the a-spec badge too?
They ordered them from Weir Canyon Acura in Anaheim Hills, Ca the number is
Toll free: (888) 768-3974 ask for Steve in parts.
Maybe they can give you a part number or some more info.
Tell them that you heard about it throught ACURAZINE and maybe we can get them to sponsor the site if enough people are metioning the name.
Mods have the sales people call and ask Weir Canyon for Sponsorship.
Yo Trance.... they won't even do em SPECIAL ORDER?
#21
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
Yo Trance.... they won't even do em SPECIAL ORDER?
#22
Originally Posted by trancemission
I asked him and he said he hadnt really seen the demand for them until I called. they just ship them to a local guy who did them for the dealer. Im sure anybody can do it unless you get the guys name who he sent them to. I think it was Mr. Chrome or something like that.
#23
Originally Posted by trancemission
he doesnt have any left. just talked to him like 15 minutes ago.. he just shipped mine out. he didnt ship them friday
but he told me he wasnt going to do it anymore. those he had he has had for over a year he said. Im going to do some research on this and I will for sure let you know...
but he told me he wasnt going to do it anymore. those he had he has had for over a year he said. Im going to do some research on this and I will for sure let you know...
OHHH what about Blue Pearl to match the ABP??? Ohhh yeah.
#27
Originally Posted by Thorin78
Speaking of Emblems...would anyone be interested in Lighted Front Emblems? Kinda like the one shown on my avatar?
#28
Originally Posted by SilverStoneTTL
You have pics of what it looks like? could be a bit much. im always interested in seeing. never know
Originally Posted by Laxplaya11385
wow, that looks pretty cool; how much did you pay for that?
#29
Originally Posted by Thorin78
My avatar IS the picture.
It's just a concept/picture that I had a friend work up on Photoshop. I think it would be a great idea to have a middle HID type light showing off the A emblem. I don't know how to make one so I'm asking someone who's into making new products for help.
It's just a concept/picture that I had a friend work up on Photoshop. I think it would be a great idea to have a middle HID type light showing off the A emblem. I don't know how to make one so I'm asking someone who's into making new products for help.
But honestly i think it would be a bit over the top.
I am guessing you would have to make it out of a clear or white plastic that could be backlit. I am concerned that it would be kinda ugly during the day when the light is off.
Just my
#30
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
Did he say they were there in ANaheim?
#31
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
I work for a lighting manufacturer, I could probably look into making it.
But honestly i think it would be a bit over the top.
I am guessing you would have to make it out of a clear or white plastic that could be backlit. I am concerned that it would be kinda ugly during the day when the light is off.
Just my
But honestly i think it would be a bit over the top.
I am guessing you would have to make it out of a clear or white plastic that could be backlit. I am concerned that it would be kinda ugly during the day when the light is off.
Just my
I think there should be enough interest in this product to make 50 at least. for the 3G TL..
#32
Black Pearl/Chrome Emblems
I actually bought a small plating tank do mine. I am having bandwidth issues with Photbucket so i can't post pics right now but you can see them in the "Arizona heat spawns hot TL" thread. I am looking into getting this done on a bigger scale and will let you guys know.
#33
Originally Posted by Thorin78
Sweet SweetTL...Please do look into it.
I think there should be enough interest in this product to make 50 at least. for the 3G TL..
I think there should be enough interest in this product to make 50 at least. for the 3G TL..
50?
Dude we would have to make 5,000 to even make it worth while.
We would have to R&D the design, then make moulds, then Manufacture them.
I don't think they would spend all that money and manpower to sell 50 of these unless you wanted to pay a ridiculous amount of money for them.
I will look into it though.
#35
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
50?
Dude we would have to make 5,000 to even make it worth while.
We would have to R&D the design, then make moulds, then Manufacture them.
I don't think they would spend all that money and manpower to sell 50 of these unless you wanted to pay a ridiculous amount of money for them.
I will look into it though.
Dude we would have to make 5,000 to even make it worth while.
We would have to R&D the design, then make moulds, then Manufacture them.
I don't think they would spend all that money and manpower to sell 50 of these unless you wanted to pay a ridiculous amount of money for them.
I will look into it though.
#36
Here ya go!
Just installed the trunk emblem. Looks pretty good.
I took different viewpoints. Sometimes its looks black depending how you look at it.
The hardest part really was getting the glue off..
I took different viewpoints. Sometimes its looks black depending how you look at it.
The hardest part really was getting the glue off..
#38
Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
It's a beautiful thing!
I finally have my long lost twin brother.
I finally have my long lost twin brother.
thanks Joe, wouldnt have been able to get them without your help. Not so sure Im gonna install the grill emblem. Thinkin about it
#39
Originally Posted by Iceman23
got my emblems yesterday, and if i can ever recover from the flu i currently have, i'll put em on and snap some pics
I hope you feel better.
What color is your TL?