Ford Badge replacement - The Ford Focus Forum

**08NovaScotiaSES** · 11-05-2009, 10:39 AM

Curious if anyone has some input on this.

I'm considering blacking the front grill of my focus to match the paint, and then maybe while the grill is off, switching the Ford Badge to silver/white Lettering, with black behind it, instead of the traditional blue and white badge.

I've seen lots of ads for peel and stick decal type stuff, but I feel like it will
A) look rediculous, or B) peel off, and look crappy over time and car washes.

anybody done this?

Can you buy legit badges like the factory made ones, but different colors? if so where?

thanks

**slipster17** · 11-05-2009, 12:09 PM

There is a way to remove the badge and sand off the background color, but sorry I've never done it personally and it seems like it could be quite an intensive job.

Getting a vinyl overlay for the badge really is a good way to go. I've had an overlay on my badges for near to 2 years now without any pealing or fading.

www.webxtremes.com is a great site with lots of custom options available.

**losinfocus** · 11-05-2009, 03:18 PM

i got a new badge it is the carbon fiber focus one

**Dimitri** · 11-05-2009, 04:13 PM

I went the decal route. Black oval with grey lettering. It's been on the front and back ovals for over a yeer with no problems. Most durable vynil should last a while, plus isn't such a hassle to apply or take off.

**08NovaScotiaSES** · 11-06-2009, 11:30 AM

money.

looks like I'll go that route after all!

thanks all. and sorry i didnt put this in the right place the first time. now i know.

**tysmagic** · 11-06-2009, 12:21 PM

At the risk of thread jacking

, what's everyone got for their overlays?

I'd like to design something because I'm not super happy with the options I've seen, but maybe once I've seen some on a fofo it might change my mind.

**slipster17** · 11-06-2009, 02:50 PM

Both of mine are covered with:

**happyhands** · Yesterday, 08:37 PM

This is mine i just blacked out. I had this sticker and one more made. This took me maybe 45 mins. to do. Make sure you do some good prep work before you paint. It should turn out very nice. Good luck.

11-05-2009, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
08NovaScotiaSES Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Halifax, NS CA Posts: 6	Ford Badge replacement Curious if anyone has some input on this. I'm considering blacking the front grill of my focus to match the paint, and then maybe while the grill is off, switching the Ford Badge to silver/white Lettering, with black behind it, instead of the traditional blue and white badge. I've seen lots of ads for peel and stick decal type stuff, but I feel like it will A) look rediculous, or B) peel off, and look crappy over time and car washes. anybody done this? Can you buy legit badges like the factory made ones, but different colors? if so where? thanks

11-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
slipster17 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palmyra/ Carlisle, PA Posts: 2,577	Re: Ford Badge replacement There is a way to remove the badge and sand off the background color, but sorry I've never done it personally and it seems like it could be quite an intensive job. Getting a vinyl overlay for the badge really is a good way to go. I've had an overlay on my badges for near to 2 years now without any pealing or fading. www.webxtremes.com is a great site with lots of custom options available. __________________ _R E C A L L_ .,___,,_ /___l__\__ l(o)____(o)l <--2001 Egg Yolk Yellow Eurofied ZX3 see it on CarDomain - team edm - 160k+ miles

11-05-2009, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
losinfocus Rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: virginia beach Posts: 20	Re: Ford Badge replacement i got a new badge it is the carbon fiber focus one

11-05-2009, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dimitri TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 333	Re: Ford Badge replacement I went the decal route. Black oval with grey lettering. It's been on the front and back ovals for over a yeer with no problems. Most durable vynil should last a while, plus isn't such a hassle to apply or take off. __________________ 2007 Pitch Black ZX3. Street Appearance Package, 17" EAP rims, Eibach Sportlines, F2 Sideskirts, 20% Tint.

11-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
08NovaScotiaSES Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Halifax, NS CA Posts: 6	Re: Ford Badge replacement money. looks like I'll go that route after all! thanks all. and sorry i didnt put this in the right place the first time. now i know.

11-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 171	Re: Ford Badge replacement At the risk of thread jacking , what's everyone got for their overlays? I'd like to design something because I'm not super happy with the options I've seen, but maybe once I've seen some on a fofo it might change my mind. __________________ -Ty '09 Focus (CAI, fly-by-wire ground, 2nd USB) '96 Audi Cabriolet (custom interior) '98 Jag XJ8 (all stock, major OEM engine work) '94 Jag XJ6 (TPI 350 engine swap) www.magicandnoveltyoutlet.com Last edited by tysmagic; 11-06-2009 at 12:26 PM.

11-06-2009, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
slipster17 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palmyra/ Carlisle, PA Posts: 2,577	Re: Ford Badge replacement Both of mine are covered with: __________________ _R E C A L L_ .,___,,_ /___l__\__ l(o)____(o)l <--2001 Egg Yolk Yellow Eurofied ZX3 see it on CarDomain - team edm - 160k+ miles

Yesterday, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
happyhands Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WEAVERVILLE,NC Posts: 56	Re: Ford Badge replacement This is mine i just blacked out. I had this sticker and one more made. This took me maybe 45 mins. to do. Make sure you do some good prep work before you paint. It should turn out very nice. Good luck.

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