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Oh, and David Manners no longer have that part, BEC22058. However, I have found an expensive one (cheaper once VAT is removed) from Germany, HERE.
Taken about this time last year (May 2018). It lasted fine up until then.
November 2018. Notably worse than the "V12" mark.
Taken in Feb this year. Almost all gone.
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dborthwick (05-23-2019)
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Ain't that the truth. I paid a vastly over-inflated $70 for a replacement "XJS" from JagBits (an expensive place, as I have come to realise), attached it on Jan 1, 2017, and less than two years later the chrome has completely rubbed off. I paid Ł12 for a "V12" from David Manners about the same time, which is doing fine. A little worn, but fine.
Oh, and David Manners no longer have that part, BEC22058. However, I have found an expensive one (cheaper once VAT is removed) from Germany, HERE.
Taken about this time last year (May 2018). It lasted fine up until then.
November 2018. Notably worse than the "V12" mark.
Taken in Feb this year. Almost all gone.
Oh, and David Manners no longer have that part, BEC22058. However, I have found an expensive one (cheaper once VAT is removed) from Germany, HERE.
Taken about this time last year (May 2018). It lasted fine up until then.
November 2018. Notably worse than the "V12" mark.
Taken in Feb this year. Almost all gone.
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dborthwick (05-25-2019)
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my boot emblem it came over with the car around 1985/86, maybe because it was supposed to be a prototype Cabriolet, modded by Aston martin, around 80
/83! but never went any further!
the bean counters and maybe some administration types, Jag .and AM was in financial problems around that time!
/83! but never went any further!
the bean counters and maybe some administration types, Jag .and AM was in financial problems around that time!
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Contact LeRoy Sorrel in Jacksonville, FL. He stocks Jaguar parts. I bought a set of rear emblems from him for my XJS. ( ls@classiccargarage.net ) His business is on West Bay street. I've met him and have been using his services for over 5 years.
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dborthwick (05-25-2019)
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Just bringing this back up because I came across and purchased facelift emblems for 10 dollars on eBay. Someone even has them for 7 ...........These are reproductions clearly l, but they may last longer than the OEM ones that fade after a year. I can’t find the “JAGUAR” for that same price though
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I Contemplated fabricating these badges in aluminum or brass through my CNC source, triple-plate chroming them and offering them for sale as upgraded and permanent replacements. I calculated I could offer them at around $80-100 US apiece. Repro CNC runs get cheaper.
Once I started digging through the available OEM and aftermarket pieces available I decided it just wouldn’t be viable. You could just buy a stash of them and replace them annually. I may do my own metal versions, not just to get rid of another couple bits of plastic, but because the font and kerning of the ‘V12’ is just ever so slightly wrong.
If I were to try refurbishing them, I’d try silver leafing before vinyl.
Once I started digging through the available OEM and aftermarket pieces available I decided it just wouldn’t be viable. You could just buy a stash of them and replace them annually. I may do my own metal versions, not just to get rid of another couple bits of plastic, but because the font and kerning of the ‘V12’ is just ever so slightly wrong.
If I were to try refurbishing them, I’d try silver leafing before vinyl.
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I Contemplated fabricating these badges in aluminum or brass through my CNC source, triple-plate chroming them and offering them for sale as upgraded and permanent replacements. I calculated I could offer them at around $80-100 US apiece. Repro CNC runs get cheaper.
Once I started digging through the available OEM and aftermarket pieces available I decided it just wouldn’t be viable. You could just buy a stash of them and replace them annually. I may do my own metal versions, not just to get rid of another couple bits of plastic, but because the font and kerning of the ‘V12’ is just ever so slightly wrong.
If I were to try refurbishing them, I’d try silver leafing before vinyl.
Once I started digging through the available OEM and aftermarket pieces available I decided it just wouldn’t be viable. You could just buy a stash of them and replace them annually. I may do my own metal versions, not just to get rid of another couple bits of plastic, but because the font and kerning of the ‘V12’ is just ever so slightly wrong.
If I were to try refurbishing them, I’d try silver leafing before vinyl.
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my cheap 7 dollar AM eBay badge is looking pretty good though. I think I may get a couple more. Now if I can find someone selling the “Jaguar “ emblem for the same price....