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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:08 AM
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Silver Dragon Emblem

I was asked by a couple people where I got my silver dragon emblem on the boot of Chester.

Here is the link: http://www.xtremeaccessories.co.uk./...cpt2218555.php
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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Mean Mr. Bean sells these also.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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I won one at the NSW dinner and have been contemplating where to put it. Would the adhesive hurt my chrome grille? Where does it look "best" to you?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Can the adhesive be removed, then hot glue a magnet to it? Just a thought
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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Good thinking, though the GBH would show, jrudy01.

ps, I like your sig, very tasteful. Nice font.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jrudy01
Can the adhesive be removed, then hot glue a magnet to it? Just a thought
Sure, why not? I put everything it seems on magnets - bumper stickers, flags, you name it - as I dislike permanently affixing things to my car.

I'd just use the existing adhesive, even... Of course, you'll need to cut the magnet material slightly larger than the emblem so it doesn't fall off at speed (assuming you use the flexible magnet sheeting, not actual hard magnets) and then paint it to match your body color, which IS slightly visible. I did this with my "faux Traveller" (the Cooper-badged Suburban) at the Dragon and the emblem held on for all 1000-odd miles.
 

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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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A little off topic: I got one of those last year after MOTD (which I didn't attend) but said I wouldn't put it on until I had "slain" the Dragon. We got home from MOTD, gave Gromit a bath, and I went to install my Dragon....




...Now, where did I put that darn Dragon? Which box is it hiding in?


EDIT (9:45pm): Found it!
 

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Old May 14, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Mine is right beneath the badge that says "Cooper", on the boot door. It is VERY noticeable.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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ps, I like your sig, very tasteful. Nice font.
Next to the back plate is also a good spot. It won't be affected by the winds at high speeds.

PS... Can't take credit for the Sig, Craig took care of it when I mentioned there were no BRG MCSC's in any of the pre-made sigs. Thanks for the compliment.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jrudy01
Next to the back plate is also a good spot. It won't be affected by the winds at high speeds.
I got one last year.. Call had a group buy after MOTD. I placed mine on that space to the right of the plate. Looks good there
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Under the right side turn signal thingee...and with magnets. All of my "stickers" were stuck to sheet magnets (found at any craft store). peel them off to wash car, move them around, etc.

The only exception to magnets are the little black dragons I get at MOTD each year I attend. they are stuck to the glass.

Most everything goes on right side or right rear...easier to be seen by people you pass.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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All good suggestions, thanks.

Any problems with magnets and paint damage?
 
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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Louispup
All good suggestions, thanks.

Any problems with magnets and paint damage?
Any time I put magnets on Chester (i.e. autocross numbers) I always use quick detailer to clean the paint & the back of the magnet. If there is any debris on the magnet or paint it will cause scratching (obviously). Sorry, didn't mean to dumb it down for you!

And I put my dragon emblem on the boot to the left of my licenses plate. Too cool!!
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Louispup
All good suggestions, thanks.

Any problems with magnets and paint damage?
Wax the application spot and the back of the magnet as well - it's always a good idea to protect the area against moisture that inevitably creeps beneath the magnet. I put on two coats on each and I've never had an issue with my magnets. use quick detail spray on the spot right before application to remove grit, like Awood said.
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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Cool. Thanks. I had a little issue with moisture hazing and a magnet, but it seems to have faded away in sunlight, hopefully for good.
 
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