Well, sort of 'for sale'. I'm building slowly up to be able to make custom grille badges for the T6 and T6.1 as a hobby. The idea is that you can tell me what you want your grille badge to say, or what design you want on it, I can send you a computer visualisation to approve, then I can make it for you and post it to you. Got a good grip on 3D design (that's what I do for a living) and am getting much more confident with 3D printing with exterior grade materials and paint finishes, which are a hobby.
The image shows the badge I made for our family van (the Black Dog club was named by my son, and consists of him, me and my wife, in case you were wondering
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There are at least 4 OEM T6 grille shapes:
- T6 Startline
- T6 Highline upwards
- T6.1 Startline
- T6.1 Highline upwards
At the moment, I have in my mitts a T6 Startline and T6 Highline grille, so can only make badges for those models. I intend to carry on my search for cheapish crash-damaged grilles so I can make badges for the T6.1 too, but at the moment (unless I've added an update below) I cannot help. If anyone does have a damaged T6.1 grille, let me know - happy to pay postage and do a free badge or two in return.
The badge has a complex 3D shape and fits in just one place on the grille - which is exactly where the 4Motion badge goes, and clips on - no tools or bumper removal needed. If you've got a 4Motion badge, or you've got something else there, like a laser lamp, that won't work. In time, more positions might be possible - will depend on demand.
They're made from 3D printed PETG, which is UV resistant and waterproof. Paint is standard automotive paint with a gloss or matte lacquer. I've just got access to an air brush, so I expect the paint finish will get more refined than shown in the images - I'll post some pics. The colours in the photos below are black on gunmetal grey with a
Not sure what the price will be eventually, but I'm willing to do a small number at £0.00 to see if people like them, and to help me understand what makes people happy. That's why this is a 'for sale' thread - I aim to start charging but would like to keep everything in one thread.
So, ONLY if you have a T6 Startline grille or T6 Highline grille, and want a badge, I'll say yes to the first four (or so) who post below,
@Dave A,
@nomislotsirb,
@murphyabu and
@markt6uk have first dibs because they asked already in the 3D printing thread where this idea was born, but I don't know what grilles you've got.
@Bav - I haven't yet got a 6.1 grille so can't help you yet - so sorry - you're first on the list when I get that grille.
Thanks to Admin for letting me do this. It really is my favourite forum / community on the internet - I mean that.
Take care
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