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Jason@JacFab · 10-02-2014, 12:58 AM

Well let's just say the mold idea failed. I'm sure that a place with professional equipment, etc could pull it off. I was able to make a piece but the quality was not what I was hoping for.

So back to Shapeways I went! I had a new emblem 3d printed out of matte black coated bronze infused stainless steel. Yeah it was a little spendy, but by the time I had filled the letter indentations, I'm extremely happy so far...

This is my first experimental piece. Luckily I only ordered one because I see just today that as of October 7th, Shapeways will be dropping the price of their steel 3d printed pieces by 30%!! This makes this option much more economical, as it drops the price about $20 each give or take a few buck depending on the final finish you choose. Then it's simply a matter if filling the letters and sticking them on your car.

45thCamaro · 10-02-2014, 05:29 AM

Looks good jayson

PcKiller · 10-04-2014, 02:26 PM

I would order 1.

dmginc · 10-04-2014, 05:23 PM

Very nice!

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Splitter · 10-05-2014, 11:18 AM

This is sweetness.

Any way I could pay you for the 3D printer files? We have two at work and I'd love to use it.

Shoot me a PM, I'm sure we can work something out that makes you richer

Jason@JacFab · 10-05-2014, 01:21 PM

You can download the file from Shapeways (the link is back a page or two) for free.

Come the 7th, I'm going to order 3 more of these, and I'll try to maybe do some kind of DIY on what I do to fill them if people want.

djcfuzz · 10-10-2014, 08:36 AM

^^ Yes, please let me know.

5thGenVsix · 10-13-2014, 08:39 AM

Seriously interested in your style Jason.
Please let us know if there will be any link to place an order!

NYstreetguru · 03-03-2021, 10:53 PM

Interested! Did these ever take off

NYstreetguru · 03-03-2021, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

So I decided to try out Shapeways for their 3d printing services to see how the quality was... The Shapeways pieces showed up today, and I must say, they are pretty damn awesome. I almost don't even want to make a mold anymore. Just have them 3d printed, and fill the letters with colored resin plastic... See attached below... Both of the black and white plastics are a flat-ish finish, so you can't even see the black because it doesn't reflect much light... Thinking maybe these could be clear coated before filling the letters to make them glossy?

I REALLY like the Alumide one (Alumide is Nylon Plastic filled with Aluminum dust. This dust gives Alumide the sparkle)...

I ordered some syringes to easily fill the letters, and my own mold, so I will be attempting a little of everything as soon as they show up.

Did you ever make these? I want 2 for the hood

tredye · 04-04-2021, 01:59 PM

I have one from emblem pros LFX 323hp

10-04-2014, 02:26 PM	#115
PcKiller Drives: 2012 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boyertown Posts: 77	I would order 1. __________________

10-04-2014, 05:23 PM	#116
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	Very nice! Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

10-10-2014, 08:36 AM	#119
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	^^ Yes, please let me know. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

10-02-2014, 12:58 AM	#113
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	Well let's just say the mold idea failed. I'm sure that a place with professional equipment, etc could pull it off. I was able to make a piece but the quality was not what I was hoping for. So back to Shapeways I went! I had a new emblem 3d printed out of matte black coated bronze infused stainless steel. Yeah it was a little spendy, but by the time I had filled the letter indentations, I'm extremely happy so far... This is my first experimental piece. Luckily I only ordered one because I see just today that as of October 7th, Shapeways will be dropping the price of their steel 3d printed pieces by 30%!! This makes this option much more economical, as it drops the price about $20 each give or take a few buck depending on the final finish you choose. Then it's simply a matter if filling the letters and sticking them on your car.

10-02-2014, 05:29 AM	#114
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,421	Looks good jayson

10-05-2014, 11:18 AM	#117
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	This is sweetness. Any way I could pay you for the 3D printer files? We have two at work and I'd love to use it. Shoot me a PM, I'm sure we can work something out that makes you richer

10-05-2014, 01:21 PM	#118
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	You can download the file from Shapeways (the link is back a page or two) for free. Come the 7th, I'm going to order 3 more of these, and I'll try to maybe do some kind of DIY on what I do to fill them if people want.

10-13-2014, 08:39 AM	#120
5thGenVsix Drives: 2013 LFX Camaro v6 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Seriously interested in your style Jason. Please let us know if there will be any link to place an order!

03-03-2021, 10:53 PM	#121
NYstreetguru Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 34	Interested! Did these ever take off

04-04-2021, 01:59 PM	#123
tredye Drives: 2012 RS LT convertible Join Date: May 2017 Location: Norfolk va Posts: 60 View My Garage	I have one from emblem pros LFX 323hp