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Plastidipped the grill and added the new R.

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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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And you can complete the emblems with the new R wheel badges..
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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I wired on my emblem too because the adhesive wasn't enough.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ-Roy
And you can complete the emblems with the new R wheel badges..
Where did you find those? Ebay?
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Vector
Where did you find those? Ebay?
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Yes R performance wheel emblems from china...

4 x R for Jaguar x Type XK XF XJ8 58mm Wheel Center Caps Hub Cover Emblem Bedge | eBay

Might give them a good layer of clear coat before applying.
 

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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China? Really Roy?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean B
China? Really Roy?

Just for proposing on my spare Montreal Sean ,i use original bright Red ones on the XJR lol..
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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good man, I've just ordered a new set of Growlers for the 100, a couple have started to go pink, not bad after 12 years...
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 03:33 PM
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good man, I've just ordered a new set of Growlers for the 100, a couple have started to go pink, not bad after 12 years...

The Bright Red Center Cap Badge Growler MJB6249AA is the one

You need,its difficult to get and more expensive than other colours,,

There is another common red wheel badge ,but that one is RUBY RED

I had the taps broken on two new bright Red badges ,when they changed Tires.

Found Green badges good taps but only two ,so no use for them .

I put them in warm water

And carefully put a flat small screwdriver behind the inner coloured side of

The badge and the inner comes loose ,its taped.

because they come loose i could swap the inner coloured emblems and glue

Them back..
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ-Roy
Yes R performance wheel emblems from china...

4 x R for Jaguar x Type XK XF XJ8 58mm Wheel Center Caps Hub Cover Emblem Bedge | eBay

Might give them a good layer of clear coat before applying.
I ordered a set for my XJR, thanks!
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OnebadassXJR
Looks MEAN.
Looks superb and mean. Will the concept still have the same impact on other colors? Not sure how an entirely black grille and trim will look on a red car, or on my own zyrcon XJR, but you have the perfect color(s) for the upgrade and it looks awesome.

The "R" badge looks really phenomenal. It, like, changes everything to the front for the better of this already great looking sports sedan. I am doing the badge on the XJR, no doubt, and may add it at the front grille on my XJS, which has one in the back, following "XJS". I would happily explain the latter...
 

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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 04:48 AM
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I love the updated look of the modern "R" on an x308 grill, great minds obviously think along the same lines I did the same along with shaving the leaper, the growler, added black mesh to the bumper opening, and painted the chrome bumper pieces to match. I also did a little bit of work out back matching so everything blends together. Sorry pics aren't great quality (edit, a bit better pics).
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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 11:15 PM
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I got the 'R' from ebay and put it on the front grill. Love it!!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 12:26 PM
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Looking good guys! I love that you painted the chrome around the windows Dan!

Ordered smoked turn signal lights and that R badge after seeing this thread. I may plastidip the front grill as well. I will post pics once they get here!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 02:04 PM
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That black grille looks gorgeous. I'll be doing that on my next Jag.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 03:48 PM
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I am doing the decals now, anyone want any?
 
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