Black T Logos

[Fry_Esq.]

Hey guys, RPM is out of their pre-painted emblems. Anyone else try that spray on stuff? Any other options out there? Need the chrome gone.

 

[Raiders]

I ordered a set of these vinyl decals on amazon a few days ago. They come in lots of different colors. For just about $20, it's worth a try......

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Cut-G...esla+model+y+vinyl+logo&qid=1592320723&sr=8-7

 

[Young Phenom]

I ordered a set of these vinyl decals on amazon a few days ago. They come in lots of different colors. For just about $20, it's worth a try......

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Cut-G...esla+model+y+vinyl+logo&qid=1592320723&sr=8-7

That brand works pretty good

 

[TonyMS]

I got new badges from Tesla the originals were removed when my car was wrapped. I sanded them lightly with 320 2 coats of self etching primer and 3 of matte black paint came out good. The service center guys seemed to like it.

 

[mackgriggs]

Hey guys, RPM is out of their pre-painted emblems. Anyone else try that spray on stuff? Any other options out there? Need the chrome gone.

Yeah...plastidip is super easy to do on emblems. $6.

Pics of white Y with and without Gemini covers

 

[chris_w]

Agreed - Plasti-Dip is the way to go. I did the vinyl sticker thing on the first car, it will have issues over time. We've since Plasti-Dip'd both cars and never had an issue. There are plenty of How-To videos out there - very simple to do.

Good Luck

 

[bcs92]

RPMTesla has the black emblems back in stock.

 

[Fry_Esq.]

Darn! I like the $6 option! Anyone have issues with the spray in terms of car washes, etc. ?

 

[mackgriggs]

Darn! I like the $6 option! Anyone have issues with the spray in terms of car washes, etc. ?

No....I've dipped plenty of badges and they still look new after plenty of car washes.

 

[dgstan]

I watched some of those YouTube videos about dipping the emblems. It looks dead simple.

 

[Young Phenom]

I watched some of those YouTube videos about dipping the emblems. It looks dead simple.

It is.

And if you mess it up just peel it off and go again.

 

[Klau2]

Just bought these from Abstract Ocean yesterday. They also have black dual motor emblem.

Model Y Logo Decal Kit (Front & Rear)

 

[BLKMDL3]

Or, buy new OEM painted ones from Colberns Detailing... Model Y ones coming soon, I have used the badges on both of my Model 3s and they are still perfect a year later. I got a discount code for anyone looking for it, use code zack for 10% off. Colbern's Detailing | Paint Protection Film | Ceramic Coating | #1 in Santa Barbara Also they do detailing, PPF, coatings in LA/Oxnard/Santa Barbara area for anyone interested, they are amazing. I think people get 10% off if they say I referred them.

 

[rklip]

For reapplication of the emblems, what adhesive are people using?

 

[TonyMS]

I bought new emblems from Tesla primed and painted. They don’t look 100% if you try to reapply them.

 

[N1L CO2]

I bought new emblems from Tesla primed and painted. They don’t look 100% if you try to reapply them.

+ 1. The adhesive on the emblems are so thin that it gets mangled during removal. Unless you clean the residue very thoroughly before you apply new double-sided tape, it won't look good. Also, the typical 3M stuff you buy from Amazon is too thick for the emblems so the emblems will look elevated.

 

[rklip]

+ 1. The adhesive on the emblems are so thin that it gets mangled during removal. Unless you clean the residue very thoroughly before you apply new double-sided tape, it won't look good. Also, the typical 3M stuff you buy from Amazon is too thick for the emblems so the emblems will look elevated.

Interesting, thanks. So new (alredy black?) emblems can be purchased though Tesla Parts? If so interested what may be the cost.

 

[N1L CO2]

Interesting, thanks. So new (alredy black?) emblems can be purchased though Tesla Parts? If so interested what may be the cost.

No. Black emblems are NOT sold from Tesla directly. You'd have to buy the chrome ones and have them painted. A lot of people are DIY'ing it, myself included. Just scuff them up with scotchbrite or some 3000 grid sandpaper for adhesion. Get a spray can of adhesion promoter and some Rustoleum black satin paint. Let it cure for a day or so.

 

[rklip]

No. Black emblems are NOT sold from Tesla directly. You'd have to buy the chrome ones and have them painted. A lot of people are DIY'ing it, myself included. Just scuff them up with scotchbrite or some 3000 grid sandpaper for adhesion. Get a spray can of adhesion promoter and some Rustoleum black satin paint. Let it cure for a day or so.

Got it, thanks. Will go that route.

 

[Herroweric]

The vinyl ones look like *sugar*. I peeled them right off.