Designing a sill plate to stand out from the crowd and yet still be tastefully simple can be difficult. In this article we have 11 sill plates on aluminum and stainless steel, all of which take advantage of the metal character of the substrate to tastefully support their brand image. The sill ...
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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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This aluminum steering wheel insert, manufactured for Corvette, uses selective doming to add dimension to the Corvette logo. A combination of opaque and transparent color are used along with embossing to add detail to the logo.
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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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Deidre Kruser
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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Deidre Kruser
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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