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Old 05-17-08, 11:42 PM
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Question Don't want the gold!!

OK, got a 94, pearl and grey(?). Gold emblems. Should I take them off, sand 'em, and paint them (prob a metallic gunmtl grey). Or should I just purchase some blk prl badges? Anyone know where to get those and not spend a shht load on them???
Old 05-17-08, 11:44 PM
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Thinking bout just painting mine. A good adhesive for replacing the badges?? Anyone...
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Old 05-18-08, 12:46 AM
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I'm wrapping mine in CF later on so thats another option if you can find someone who does that kind of stuff

Otherwise, this is a great thread that I bookmarked

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=302602
Old 05-18-08, 01:19 AM
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Painting over chrome will not last long, unless you sand them well.
My rear badges are peeling paint, and looks horrible.
Use 3m decal tape (available at autozone)
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You can buff off the gold with some polish.
Old 05-18-08, 06:12 AM
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I vote for the black pearl option. They look so sweet ! Gotta keep ur ES looking classy!
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lextasy.com they got black pearl emblems and chrome sets too. where i got mine and arent cheap plastic they r metal. i tried buffin the gold off of mine and they didnt look to hot so id go with new ones
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I painted mine black. They dont look like the black pearls they are just a gloss black. I think they turned out pretty good i hated the gold so anything was better. When i get a job and have the scratch i will get some real black pearl emblems though,
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Haha, guess I'm the only one wrapping them. I'll post pics when I get it done
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I've got Gold Emblems on my 97 Gold is a sign of Class and richness,Plus people I talk to that see my car love the Gold.Leave Em.But if I was to change them I would go with the Black Pearl it looks good on my gray.

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Old 05-18-08, 07:35 PM
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here's Scott's thread if you want the chrome look (permanently)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...me+emblem+gold
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Originally Posted by mrbobbyd
I've got Gold Emblems on my 97 Gold is a sign of Class and richness,Plus people I talk to that see my car love the Gold.Leave Em.
lmfao its deffinetely not and if it was a 97 ES is not
Old 05-19-08, 12:42 AM
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On some Fourth gens, and All black 3rd gens it looks kinda good, admit it guys. I have the chrome and prefer the chrome on all of them.
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I mean it's an option that costs more is it not? I was under the impression it is.
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