Metal FINISH Overview
The image below illustrates the finishing options available on our custom badges. The primary finish is the base metal finish that literally “sticks out the most” on a badge, and usually takes the most wear & tear. The secondary surfaces are cavities created after metal is removed from the primary surface and are “further away” from you. Each recessed cavity creates an area for paint to be applied.
Badge Finish Diagram
Base Metal Finishes
Every one of our badges are made out of high grade T-6061 solid billet aluminum. The metal surface can be processed in a variety of methods to create just the look your after. Our standard finishes can be seen in the gallery below.
Paint Colors
You can add just about any color you want to your custom ordered Billet Badge. We use only genuine automotive paint to color the recessed cavities or background portions of a custom design. Our standard colors are depicted below and we are happy to have custom or OEM colors mixed for an additional fee.
Standard Paint Colors
Custom Design Process
Our custom ordered badges typically go through a design process that ensures your badges turn out exactly the way you want. Below are the basic steps.
Concept Design
Our designers use your ideas, drawings and images to create your design concept
3-D Modeling
Your concept illustration is used as the basis for a 3-D computer model, necessary for the production of a Billet Badge. Once created, an isometric rendering of the model is sent for your review and final approval before physical production begins.
CNC-Machining
Your 3-D model is programmed into an automated CNC machine. The machine robotically mills away all of the excess material from a solid piece of high grade billet aluminum until your badge is all that remains. The part is then ready for finishing.
Metal Finishing
After milling, your badge is hand finished to give it just the look you’re after. This includes scuffing, bead-blasting, polishing, painting and more. It is then given a layer of 3M-VHB (Very High Bond) adhesive backing so it can be installed easily and effectivley.
BIllet Badges OEM-STYLE BLANKs
We offer an variety of OEM and universal sized blank badges that can be customized with your text, logo or graphic and finishes.
Ford-sized billet Badges
Oval-Shaped Billet Badges
Rectangular Billet Badges
Dome-Face Rectangle Billet Badges
1999-2010 Super-Duty fender Vents
Ram-sized billet badges
Shield-shaped Billet Badges
Billet Medallions
Billet Medaliion
