How to paint FJ emblem

I want to order the old school fj emblem from the dealer. Something like this:


that solus694 bought.
How would I paint the letters? I just want to colormatch the letters silver and leave the middle portion black. First thought would be masking the black off and spraying it.

But then I thought about using the touch up pen here:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/ch...desc=Silver+Streak+Mica,+1E7,+No,+No,+*+65073

Would that pen work? Or would it come out raunchy? Any suggestions? Thanks

 

i dont think a pen would work too well, i used tape. taped off each letter then cut it out with a exacto-knife or blade which ever u want.

 

Wow. Ok. Did you use primer or an adhesive promotor first?

 

primer only then paint, dont remember how many coats though.
i didnt use adhesive promoter because i didnt have any and didnt feel like going to walmart lol. but its held up fine and hasnt had any chips.

 

Nice. Thanks!

 

no problem, how much did the dealer charge u?

 

I would recommend adhesion promoter, if you haven't started yet, i used it for my grille emblem and it hasn't chipped yet......knock on wood.

 

I just painted mine... (haven't got it on the truck yet)

1. sand off all the tape/sticker... that comes on it down to the plastic
2. Paint whole thing the color you want
3. let dry
4. tape the whole thing
5. Use exacto knife cut away excess around letters, leaving only the letters covered
6. Respray entire thing black
7. Let dry
8. Remove tape

the other way, trying to cover the excess area only doesnt work (tried it).

here a pic of finished product



sorry the crappy pic but you get the idea...

Now I just have to figure out how to attach it... I have 3M tape but I'm not too sure how strong that will be?

 

Havent bought it yet! I will let you know.

Thanks. I probably will.

Cool. Thanks for the steps. Hope it was ok using your picture. The 3m tape will be fine. I use it for my badges. Nice strong hold. Post pics when your done.

 

Have you bought it yet JD?

 

No. I have been lagging it. I hope to have it by mod day. I want to do that and my grill silver at the same time. I will update this thread when I get it.

Been really busy lately.

 

Yea true school and work is hard...Any chance you have the part number?.. Im thinking going to the dealer either tomorrow or wensday

 

$60 7531190k00 OEM Genuine Toyota Radiator Grille Emblem 75311-90K00 7531190K00

7531190k00
If you are getting one we should meet up and knock it out together.

 

If you use

$7 3M VHB 100x200mm~ (4" X8") Double Sided Foam Adhesive Sheet Tape 5952 Automotive Mounting Industrial Grade Very High Bond 5952 (1 Sheets 100x200mm)

3M VHB tape it will not come off. I used it on my trunk lid spoiler on my Accord and it was permanent.

 

Thanks. Whats the vhb?

 

how did u guys mount it to the grill, eveyone says double sided tape but is there other ways???

 

I like this way: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...nswer-converted-into-mod-write-up-w-pics.html


I did a similar way on mine. I didn't cut out the letters just epoxied screws to the back and then put it through the mess and attached with nuts.