About that Kia badge...

[westcoastGT]

My son has access at school , why not !

 

[moinmoin]

access

I think you did understand: I meant the whole cap, with studs and all. Incorporate the carbon fiber design with the GT logo. It would be great learning experience for your son and friends. Keep 4 for me!

 

[ballistic]

i'm definitely doing the e in front and stinger in back but the logo you guys are talking about is pretty cool looking.

 

[corradoMR2]

If I do pull the trigger on the Stinger, I'll definitely get the large Stinger logo at the rear and likely the front E from this site.

For the wheel caps, I'll order from https://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/custom/
I ordered these for a few sets of aftermarket wheels on past cars and very happy with the quality, look, feel, and durability. People thought my wheels were OEM.

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.



Only catch is the surface to adhere it to must be relatively flat. The adhesion will work up to a minimal bulge because the cap although vinyl, its 2-3 mm thickness decreases its pliability.

Can anyone tell me the exact diameter in mm of the black circle (cap) of the KIA logo on the wheel? And is there a slight bulge (appears that way from pics). Thanks!

 

[moinmoin]

FYI :
I ordered this particular set of emblems

because I wanted the "broken " lines. There are lots of sets with "solid" lines - more or less a big "V", and I tried to stay away from it.
If I can get the same set in red, I'll order that too.

If you like to know, this is the source
https://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/kia+logo.html
go down the page until you find the "shadowed" item. Price is shown. There are all kinds of emblems available on that website. Enjoy.

 

[voon]

Agreed, I prefer the parallel lines to all the many "3.0" emblems around.

I also thought of simply 3D printing the badge you like ... as long as it can be made perfectly smooth with acetone treatment or so .. could be a funny project.

 

[moinmoin]

parallel lines

3D printing works probably best when you already "anticipate" a texture, like carbon. Otherwise, you have to file or sand it smooth 1000 to 3000 sandpaper....too much work.
I want those badges actually in red, and am waiting for a reply from Malaysia...They say they only ship within the country - well see.

Ahem: it could be a fun project, "funny" if it works out....

 

[voon]

Hehe .. good night then. I'm actually also canadian, but only on paper

 

[Kia Stinger]

If I do pull the trigger on the Stinger, I'll definitely get the large Stinger logo at the rear and likely the front E from this site.

Thank you!

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.

View attachment 1202

Yes. That's better than the "E" for the wheel caps...

 

[westcoastGT]

If I do pull the trigger on the Stinger, I'll definitely get the large Stinger logo at the rear and likely the front E from this site.

For the wheel caps, I'll order from https://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/custom/
I ordered these for a few sets of aftermarket wheels on past cars and very happy with the quality, look, feel, and durability. People thought my wheels were OEM.

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.

View attachment 1202

Only catch is the surface to adhere it to must be relatively flat. The adhesion will work up to a minimal bulge because the cap although vinyl, its 2-3 mm thickness decreases its pliability.

Can anyone tell me the exact diameter in mm of the black circle (cap) of the KIA logo on the wheel? And is there a slight bulge (appears that way from pics). Thanks!

OK , you're the VP of wheel caps GT's are the same caps with the "star" surroud f the vinyl

If I do pull the trigger on the Stinger, I'll definitely get the large Stinger logo at the rear and likely the front E from this site.

For the wheel caps, I'll order from https://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/custom/
I ordered these for a few sets of aftermarket wheels on past cars and very happy with the quality, look, feel, and durability. People thought my wheels were OEM.

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.

View attachment 1202

Only catch is the surface to adhere it to must be relatively flat. The adhesion will work up to a minimal bulge because the cap although vinyl, its 2-3 mm thickness decreases its pliability.

Can anyone tell me the exact diameter in mm of the black circle (cap) of the KIA logo on the wheel? And is there a slight bulge (appears that way from pics). Thanks!

If I do pull the trigger on the Stinger, I'll definitely get the large Stinger logo at the rear and likely the front E from this site.

For the wheel caps, I'll order from https://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/custom/
I ordered these for a few sets of aftermarket wheels on past cars and very happy with the quality, look, feel, and durability. People thought my wheels were OEM.

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.

View attachment 1202

Only catch is the surface to adhere it to must be relatively flat. The adhesion will work up to a minimal bulge because the cap although vinyl, its 2-3 mm thickness decreases its pliability.

Can anyone tell me the exact diameter in mm of the black circle (cap) of the KIA logo on the wheel? And is there a slight bulge (appears that way from pics). Thanks!

around the edges like my earlier post they'll work

If I do pull the trigger on the Stinger, I'll definitely get the large Stinger logo at the rear and likely the front E from this site.

For the wheel caps, I'll order from https://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/custom/
I ordered these for a few sets of aftermarket wheels on past cars and very happy with the quality, look, feel, and durability. People thought my wheels were OEM.

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.

View attachment 1202

Only catch is the surface to adhere it to must be relatively flat. The adhesion will work up to a minimal bulge because the cap although vinyl, its 2-3 mm thickness decreases its pliability.

Can anyone tell me the exact diameter in mm of the black circle (cap) of the KIA logo on the wheel? And is there a slight bulge (appears that way from pics). Thanks!

Thank you!

Photoshopped this real quick and it's what I'd upload to them to make "GT" caps.

View attachment 1202

Yes. That's better than the "E" for the wheel caps...

I think you should produce these for the Form !! there must be dozens of custom shops in Florida that could pump these out in 3M vinyl !! I'll buy the first set !!

 

[moinmoin]

there must be dozens of custom shops

as @corradoMR2 and the respective website explain, these decals are not simply a vinyl print, but are topped with a resin, which makes it about 1/8" inch thick. Read the remarks on flexibility. To me, this is much more than a vinyl print....

 

[westcoastGT]

as @corradoMR2 and the respective website explain, these decals are not simply a vinyl print, but are topped with a resin, which makes it about 1/8" inch thick. Read the remarks on flexibility. To me, this is much more than a vinyl print....

I agree . I might try it , but need a really good/original file of the GT logo

 

[moinmoin]

GT logo

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a picture of a GT logo won't do?

 

[westcoastGT]

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a picture of a GT logo won't do?

I've sent them a note to see what they need , I'm also taking my car to a detail shop that does a lot of vinyl wraps and customizing , they may have some ideas too . I'm getting a quote to wrap the roof , I'll get a paint quote as well .......................

 

[Kia Stinger]

@westcoastGT, which logo to be exact? And is there a high resolution version of it? If you can show me that and give me exact measurements, I'll have them printed with the resin mentioned. Yes, there's a place local to me that can do it.

 

[westcoastGT]

@westcoastGT, which logo to be exact? And is there a high resolution version of it? If you can show me that and give me exact measurements, I'll have them printed with the resin mentioned. Yes, there's a place local to me that can do it.

The one in post 164

 

[Kia Stinger]

The one in post 164

Okay, I see. We'd need to make a variation of it as that specific logo is trademarked and would require a licensing fee and agreement to reproduce and sell. Even if I were to have them printed and sold them to make zero profit...

So the question is - would a variation be okay? We have the opportunity to design something better if we want...

 

[westcoastGT]

Okay, I see. We'd need to make a variation of it as that specific logo is trademarked and would require a licensing fee and agreement to reproduce and sell. Even if I were to have them printed and sold them to make zero profit...

So the question is - would a variation be okay? We have the opportunity to design something better if we want...

I would do it as GT4 , using the Porsche nomenclature to describe it as AWD , do they have a designer to play with it , also the GT portion needs a drop shadow just like the emblem on the cars...................

 

[Kia Stinger]

I would do it as GT4 , using the Porsche nomenclature to describe it as AWD , do they have a designer to play with it , also the GT portion needs a drop shadow just like the emblem on the cars...................

They do have a designer but it would get expensive. I have some familiarity with Photoshop so I'll give it a try myself. And if I need help, I'll bring them in. So. You want to use the font that Porsche uses for their AWD logo? Or am I misunderstanding?

 

[westcoastGT]

They do have a designer but it would get expensive. I have some familiarity with Photoshop so I'll give it a try myself. And if I need help, I'll bring them in. So. You want to use the font that Porsche uses for their AWD logo? Or am I misunderstanding?

Nope , keep the current font and add 4 , refer to the E badge for background , it's a carbon fiber look . Nice to be consistant . this is great !!