Painted Emblems?

[MAVRIC]

I’m looking to get the front and rear emblems painted on my Model Y. I want to keep the factory emblems but I just want to have the “T” and the “Dual Motor” painted solid black (or maybe a matte bronze, haven’t decided yet). I don’t like the stick-on covers I see online as they make the emblem look slightly bigger and thicker than the factory one.

Has anyone had their factory chrome emblems painted? How much did it cost to get it done professionally?

I found a local mobile shop that will come to your home/office and do an emblem/chrome trim paint service. Looks like they charge about $100 to paint all the chrome on the front and rear of a Model Y. Does this seem like a reasonable price?

 

[Grandpa Gebis]

Use plastidip.

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[ghuie32]

You can check out Emblems Only Emblems Only

 

[Bob2C]

Plastidip or hyperdip. I did the hyperdip on mine about 10 coats and it came out really nice.

 

[Mike_TV]

$100 is a reasonable price. If you are even a little bit handy, it's quite easy to Plastidip with a spray can. Fun little project that can be done in a couple of hours.

 

[MAVRIC]

Sounds great! Thanks for the input folks! I think I will try plastidip first. If that doesn’t work out well for me, then I’ll call in the pros.

 

[Magnus0322]

Sounds great! Thanks for the input folks! I think I will try plastidip first. If that doesn’t work out well for me, then I’ll call in the pros.

Having used both Plastidip and Hyperdip I would recommend the Hyperdip from DYC as it's easier to work with and lays down smoother. It looks like it came that way from factory. I did mine in Piano Black and been super happy. They also sell a spudger tool that is handy although not needed

 

[pvanosta]

I have a question: I love the result but can you talk a little about the step by step? How did you mask the emblems? Or if you removed them for painting, how did you do that? (n00b questions, I know).

 

[MAVRIC]

Having used both Plastidip and Hyperdip I would recommend the Hyperdip from DYC as it's easier to work with and lays down smoother. It looks like it came that way from factory. I did mine in Piano Black and been super happy. They also sell a spudger tool that is handy although not needed

Wow those look great! I tried myself with PlastiDip, and it I think I went too heavy on the first coat so it was causing small puddles on the top side. I had peel/rub everything off once it dried.

 

[MAVRIC]

I found this local mobile shop that serves my area. I made an appointment for them to come to my home and paint my chrome while I’m stuck in a bunch of zoom meetings. That should save me some time and frustration (I’m not good with a spray can). It’s called Emblem Envy. Definitely not a million dollar operation, but should be good enough for clean results.

 

[MY4me&U]

I just bought replacement matte black ones off eBay and put them on myself. Too easy!

 

[Magnus0322]

I have a question: I love the result but can you talk a little about the step by step? How did you mask the emblems? Or if you removed them for painting, how did you do that? (n00b questions, I know)

I wasn't even able to mask my car because I ceramic coated it and I couldn't get the tape to stick. It's fine. Once it dries everything comes off and whatever is left easily comes off with a microfiber towel and detailing spray for lubrication.

This video will show you the process. It's pretty easy and one can is enough for like 10 Model Y probably

 

[Magnus0322]

I found this local mobile shop that serves my area. I made an appointment for them to come to my home and paint my chrome while I’m stuck in a bunch of zoom meetings. That should save me some time and frustration (I’m not good with a spray can). It’s called Emblem Envy. Definitely not a million dollar operation, but should be good enough for clean results.

I'd be concerned they call it paint instead of Plastidip or Hyperdip

 

[Bob2C]

Hyperdip.

 

[MAVRIC]

I found this local mobile shop that serves my area. I made an appointment for them to come to my home and paint my chrome while I’m stuck in a bunch of zoom meetings. That should save me some time and frustration (I’m not good with a spray can). It’s called Emblem Envy. Definitely not a million dollar operation, but should be good enough for clean results.

So the results are in. They came an made my badges matte black. And I am quite pleased with the results:

The black on black looks amazing. In the sun you can still see that contrast between the the matte emblems and the gloss paint. But in the shade or at night it looks debadged. They mentioned it was peelable paint so if I ever wanted to change the color or go back to chrome, then it’s pretty easy to do. So they must have used some sort of PlastiDip type of material.

 

[Magnus0322]

So the results are in. They came an made my badges matte black. And I am quite pleased with the results:

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The black on black looks amazing. In the sun you can still see that contrast between the the matte emblems and the gloss paint. But in the shade or at night it looks debadged. They mentioned it was peelable paint so if I ever wanted to change the color or go back to chrome, then it’s pretty easy to do. So they must have used some sort of PlastiDip type of material.

Yes that looks exactly like regular black Plastidip. They did a clean job. Looks awesome. Glad you're happy