CNC'd Badges?

[SpeedRacer]

Who wants something like this? Cost your vote! This would be for CMZC obviously not Mazda3 forums



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Because I work with a military signage company I was able to create an all new logo on a badge that has been approved by Mazda3forums!

These badges will be distributed exclusively in this group buy thread only, not anywhere else. Each badge is sequentially labeled beginning with #0001 to #0250. Please note that these are limited edition badges and this group buy will END once we are sold out.

Since badge numbers are unique, if you see a car on the road with a specific badge number, you can look up what member that was on the cumulative GB List!

[size=12pt]Specifications:[/size]

• 3.5" x 1.1" 1100 Alloy Aluminum with Brushed/Satin Finish with a hard anodized clear coat on the front AND back.[/li]
• 3M VHB (Very high bond) mounting tape thickness = 0.045"[/li]
• Strength: 25 lb/in of 90 degree peel adhesion strength (440 N/100mm)[/li]

[size=12pt]Anodized / Clear Coat Specs:[/size]

• Mil-P-514[/li]
• Mil-P-15024D Type H & G[/li]
• Federal Spec GG-P-455B[/li]

[size=12pt]Description:[/size]

Chemically anodized black and blue dyes followed by a mil spec anodized clear top coat. The result is an image that is chemical resistant, and highly durable for outdoor applications in direct sunlight and in salt water conditions. The plate of metal itself would have to be destroyed to affect the image due to the state of the art manufacturing. Traditional silk screen or printed badges has color that can scratch off with your fingernail, and the colors fade in UV light... These military spec bad boys do not have a raised ink surface and will last a lifetime.

Each badge has been anodized and CNC cut from a sheet of 0.050" aluminum alloy sheet which is very robust. In addition, each badge is backed with 3M 4949 VHB Black foam tape. This is a premium mounting acrylic/rubber-like pad that will allow your badge to mount to your exterior paint, or textured surface plastics. Designed as an exterior fastener to replace rivets, spot welds, and liquid adhesives, 3M VHB is made of a viscoelastic acrylic foam that is energy absorbing with outstanding durability. (UL746C)



The acrylic adhesive is 100% resistant to full submersion in water, salt water, hydraulic fluid, 10w30 motor oil, and glycol antifreeze. 90% resistant to kerosene, 50% resistant to jet fuel, 35% resistant to gasoline, and 5% resistant to MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone).

If applied at room temperature, 50% of ultimate bond strength will be achieved after 20 minutes, 90% after 24 hours and 100% after 72 hours. The higher the temperatures, the faster the curing time.

[size=12pt]Installation:[/size]

PLEASE make sure the badge is exactly where you want it to go before applying it. This means first taping the badge to the location you want and checking that it's not crooked. Next, outline the badge with tape to mark the location. Finally, peel back the clear plastic liner and apply firmly to virtually any surface that is clean. The bond will be strong, however it can and will remove cleanly without leaving a residue. Just apply about 90 lbs peeling force and the "rubber like" adhesive removes cleanly.



Price is a firm $23 USD which includes Shipped to North America and Canada in an bubble wrap envelope. All badges are backed with 3M VHB.

You may order it using this link: [size=12pt]PAY NOW WITH PAYPAL[/size]

Or you can just send a paypal payment to: flexinnovations@gmail.com
Total amount $23 USD (This price INCLUDES SHIPPING to anywhere on the globe via USPS First Class)
Please verify your paypal shipping address and include your forum name AND BADGE NUMBER. Your badge will be shipped within 1-2 business days!

[size=12pt]The List:[/size]

You may choose your own unique number from 4-250 that is not already taken by another member. So any number NOT on the most recent list is still available.

[size=12pt]For the most current list, see the most recent post in this thread.[/size] Please use the SHORT LIST version and if you see a fellow member who forgot to add him or herself to the correct list then please be courteous and add them. Thanks

Official updated List as of 10-5-06:

1. reserved
2. reserved
3. reserved
4. coondogg - paid - shipped 10-1-08
5. leffler 9 -
6. SkinFlaps -
7. youngun - paid - shipped 10-1-08
8. sammifan - paid - shipped 10-1-08
9. hourman - me
10. Icedheart - paid shipped 10-3-08
11. dr_sanch paid - shipped 10-1-08
12. six -
13. plowshare - paid - shipped 10-1-08
15. crazyitalian041 -
16. condor888000 - paid - shipped 10-1-08
17. shalezoom3 - paid - shipped 10-3-08
19. Krazee - paid - shipped 10-6-08
20. mazda3owner13 - paid - shipped 10-1-08
21. TheBlackbox -
22. Zodaic-
23. emat206 - paid - shipped 10-1-08
24. Mr.E -
25. Natedawg - paid - shipped 10-6-08
33. blue hash - paid - shipped 10-1-08
37. Southernsurfer -
45. sdemo45 - paid - shipped 10-6-08
52. TheSpanishBuda07 -
64. bearda - paid - shipped 10-6-08
69. boostedminime - paid shipped 10-2-08
77. irfanm96 -
82. thespuddy - paid - shipped 10-1-08
87. west07 - paid - shipped 10-2-08
88. mchin - paid - shipped 10-1-08
99. crazyfast -
101. borisK -
102.Wildisme02 -
119. thejeans -
149. Skeeter149 -
187. sintax - paid - shipped 10-1-08
218. Aeffles - paid - shipped 10-6-08
243. Timotheus - paid - shipped 10-3-08
249. vanatta251 - paid - shipped 10-3-08
250. bms1990m3 -

UPDATE: When you receive your badge, the CNC process may have left sharp corners to your badge. I suggest delicately breaking the edges with a nail file/sand paper/ or cement floor so they aren't so sharp.

UPDATE: I'd like this thread to have purchases and general questions and comments. For misc. discussion regarding placement, see the official sequential badge placement thread here:

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=125342.0

Thanks
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[Colombia28]

I would for sure be in so long as we can get high quality like the examples.

[tavisto]

I don't know, I am not a big fan of the square badges like that. Perhaps if it had some more shape or something.

[ellhef]

I would for sure be in so long as we can get high quality like the examples.

I agree, those are very cool as long as they are as nice as those one ...

[ms. D]

I like em, so can we reserve our own numbers or is the list firm and no one else can have that number? Or am I that tired that I missed it in the post? I want #19 if possible!

[bmwzoom]

Maybe oval? I agree, shape would be nicer than boxed, but if thats how they come then thats how they come. Either way I would like one

[firestoned]

I think the number you get should be the numbered registered user that you were when you signed up.... that way the numbers actually mean something uniformly to everybody

With that said, I like the idea..

[SpeedRacer]

Wow Eric agreeing with me twice in one day... I think i shat myself.

[RX-7 Chris]

I think that would be a cool idea

[Nick Leone]

I like it and want one whatever the shape

[SpeedRacer]

I just wish we had a CNC guy on here or someone that could get us a good deal. I'd prefer if all this was free or a very small fee not 23 bucks so I gotta figure out how we'd do that.

[firestoned]

i have a vendor that i could look into, Josh

[SpeedRacer]

Eric please do? Keep me updated i'd LOVE to do this idea for the members.

[MazdaGurl]

I'd be in!

I want #69...hahaha! Nah, the member ID number is better!

[dommo_g]

That would be cool for a local club like this, but I never understood why someone would rock a sticker or badge for a huge site that could care less about the people who visit it.