Aluminum Badge The Saab emblem uses embossed bright aluminum details to define the logo. Opaque and transparent colors are combined in contrast with the reflective surface of the metal. A high gloss protective topcoat protects the nameplate from the environmental elements of an engine.
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Vehicle Identification Number Plate The stealth-like appearance of the Bullitt includes minimal badging and logos. This VIN plate is prominently featured on the engine, doubling as an underhood badge, which means it must stand up to this harsh environment. Multi-level embossing adds dimension and ...
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Aluminum Automotive Emblems Durability is certainly a very important aspect of underhood badging. So choosing the proper combination of substrate and decorative options is a key step in the design process. You can have a simple and clean design or a bold and strong one. You can go colorful or take ...
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Aluminum Automotive Wheel Inserts Whether you are taking a subtle elegant approach or a bold attention-getting one, aluminum is an excellent way to add depth and interest to a wheel insert design. The Cadillac wheel insert shown here features a unique spin effect which catches the light creating ...
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Metal Engine Start Button This real aluminum button features backlit graphics. The background of the button is spun to emphasize the authentic metal surface catching natural highlights and shadows. Engine start stop graphics are pierced in the aluminum using the Singular ID process to hold the ...
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Mustang Roush | Door Sill Plate Designing a flat sill plate with visual dimension can be a challenge. The Mustang Roush sill plate takes advantage of a mechanical finish and pattern to successfully add depth to the part. The movement in the Roush graphic is created with a horizontal engine stripe. ...
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Brushed Stainless Steel Door Sill Plate Northern Engraving manufactures metal sill plates in aluminum and stainless steel. Both materials offer a wide variety of options in brushing, printing and embossing. This Lincoln sill plate is manufactured using stainless steel. The Lincoln logo is bright ...
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Metal Door Sill Trim Plate The Mustang metal sill plate utilizes a blind deboss to create this bold classic design. The Mustang logo is pressed into the metal without registration to brushed or printed graphics. The graphics and background are finished in the same low gloss aluminum finish. The ...
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The Mustang GT nameplate is a classic design right at home on the engine of this legendary muscle car. The background is low gloss brushed aluminum with the GT logo embossed in bright aluminum. The design includes a multi-level emboss and deboss.
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