Little project

[Tom Wilde]

Hi guys,

I have a monaco blue 172 and I am thinking of spraying the 2.0 16V badge on the side yellow/orange and making the embossed text black. Can anyone give me their opinions or even show me examples?

Cheers,
Tom

 

[jesus]

Blue and orange always works well

Then again, so does blue and silver really.

 

[zack40]

pink would look awasome tom

 

[Tom Wilde]

Yeah I know

I want the writing to stand out, so what about just painting that black?

 

[Tom Wilde]

I still think Blue/Orange/Black would look awesome though

 

[Marky_]

Should look alright, but maybe better with monaco lettering

 

[HartZ]

Should look alright, but maybe better with monaco lettering

definately!

 

[Tom Wilde]

Is it not hard to get hold of Monaco blue paint though? Suppose any blue would be close and un-noticable. Still like the idea of orange though...

 

[Scottland]

Some examples: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=318028

 

[Tom Wilde]

Like the yellow one. What about the yellow one with black writing? Looks good silver though I suppose. Would I need to mask it off or just rub the paind back off with thinners after spraying it yellow?

 

[Coby.]

I'm pretty sure you can Buy a Touch Up set in Monaco at Halfrauds, Wilco Etc.

I prefer more Subtle Colouring to the Badges so i'd go Monaco Backed with Silver Lettering or Vice Versa

 

[Coby.]

Sand it all, Sparay the Backing Colour, Allow to Dry, (I then choose to lightly sand the letering) Then with a steady hand and small brush simply paint the letters wait for it all to dry and laqcuer

 

[Tom Wilde]

Yeah I like subtle stuff aswell, but I think it would look nice standing out for a change

 

[Coby.]

Monaco Backing and Orange Lettering if you must would be my choice if going bright

 

[Tom Wilde]

What about white back and monaco lettering?

 

[Coby.]

I'd just go Bright Silver Backed with Monaco Lettering (That's if you still have your silver 172 Wheels?)

Some I did in the Past BUT with Pearl Black Lettering but you'll get the idea

 

[Tom Wilde]

Yead they do look nice. I've now got anthracite 182 cup wheels though...What do you recommend?

 

[Coby.]

I like Subtle but if you want bright then go with Monaco backing and Orange Lettering IMO

Subtle I'd do either Anthracite Backed and Monace Lettering or Vice Versa

Example of mine BUT Arctic Blue

 

[Tom Wilde]

With me having anthracite wheels, what about a pearlescent white back and anthracite lettering?

 

[Coby.]

Could look good, Never seen it though, See if people will do some photoshops for you

 

[Tom Wilde]

Might do some myself now....Sat at work doing nothing anyway

 

[Coby.]

Lucky Sod... I have no Internet Access when at work

 

[Tom Wilde]

The joys of having your own company ;-)

 

[Tom Wilde]

Another quick question, do they just pop off or what?

 

[Tom Wilde]

So I finally opted for a glacier white background with monaco blue lettering. Looks good and will try and get some photos on here later