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Guys, so I have this need to replace a worn out "Carrera" badge on the trunk (it is a matte titanium color and letters worn off, black on edges) - all because Im getting my car paint condition in top shape etc so old badges go.
Now, I feel like on my car a Chrome badge of Carrera would be perfect. Is that possible to find from Porsche? THey only offer me a "matte titatnium" badge thats same as my car. Is that my only option or someone has a part number I can give them for a chrome one?
Or perhaps I should go with a gold colored badge? It's a brown car, would look good and match the hood one.
Or perhaps I should even go for one of the newer 911 fonts (or that retro one they put today) or just PORSCHE letters?
Considering I have a choice now Id like to get something that will make the car a little bit more my own.
Thoughts? Post pics of various decklid badging. My car is gonna have a very classic look always, not aggressive. It's a base model Carrera in best metallic brown ever made. Some member cars here for ideas:
Just Porsche logo? I kind of like it but dont like huge badges... May be a bit too naked? Too much text? 911 badge old one? The full monty 911 base one
Or this Narrow Porsche text?
Last edited by pascalemod; 08-13-2020 at 08:58 AM.
Not going to be too helpful, but as you're asking for opinions...I'd keep Carrera, myself. Just get a new badge.
Second choice for me is old school 911.
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This grey plastic one? Hmm. May be its find when new. just to keep this stock theme. Perhaps. I figured if old one comes out it is time to experiment. I prefer Carrera to 911 overall as all cars are 911, carrera is the model. Its like leaving 3 and removing 25i badge or whatever.
The car is an icon. I don't understand why some feel the need to put
P O R S C H E
in large lettering on the decklid. Of course it's a PORSCHE - just look at it.
I think the large PORSCHE letters were done on factory cars by in-house marketers who were reacting to the nonsense being carried out by other manufacturers. "If you can't see the name of the car from 100 yards away, it's a problem..."
Understated is a far better approach in my opinion. Allow the image of the car to make the statement. It's a powerful one that needs no sophomoric embellishment.
Last edited by Ironman88; 08-13-2020 at 03:14 PM.
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This grey plastic one? Hmm. May be its find when new. just to keep this stock theme. Perhaps. I figured if old one comes out it is time to experiment. I prefer Carrera to 911 overall as all cars are 911, carrera is the model. Its like leaving 3 and removing 25i badge or whatever.
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Or PlastiDip it in a cool, contrasting/complementary color.
The car is an icon. I don't understand why some feel the need to put
P O R S C H E
in large numerals on the decklid. Of course it's a PORSCHE - just look at it.
I think the large PORSCHE numerals were done on factory cars by in-house marketers who were reacting to the nonsense being carried out by other manufacturers. "If you can't see the name of the car from 100 yards away, it's a problem..."
Understated is a far better approach in my opinion. Allow the image of the car to make the statement. It's a powerful one that needs no sophomoric embellishment.
I think very little of badging on 991 or 992 but I think they harken back to 1960s rather. That look I like. But I also find the Carrera font beautiful, without all the "S" etc next to them. I have already deleted the tint on my car and Im aiming to make it look like the modern classic. Hence my thought of gold badge of Porsche or Carrera in the rear.
Originally Posted by VT Blue
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Or PlastiDip it in a cool, contrasting/complementary color.
Bob
If I could do it in gold like the front badge would, but it is quite tricky to get that look by myself (and I can paint any other color, no problem). So perhaps I should search for a chrome badge from dealer - OR just stick with matte, because Porsche thought it looks good at the time and keeping it standard is also a way to go.
If I could do it in gold like the front badge would, but it is quite tricky to get that look by myself (and I can paint any other color, no problem). So perhaps I should search for a chrome badge from dealer - OR just stick with matte, because Porsche thought it looks good at the time and keeping it standard is also a way to go.
gold badging would look great on your (macadamia) car. and while i dont believe its not offered gold ( P O R S C H E) would look great too. mine (blue) and my brothers (white) cars are up in you photo collection - i did the badging for both - feel free to use this as a guide when doing yours (if you go that route) - https://rennlist.com/g/album/3372540
Originally Posted by pascalemod
Guys, so I have this need to replace a worn out "Carrera" badge on the trunk (it is a matte titanium color and letters worn off, black on edges) - all because Im getting my car paint condition in top shape etc so old badges go.
Now, I feel like on my car a Chrome badge of Carrera would be perfect. Is that possible to find from Porsche? THey only offer me a "matte titatnium" badge thats same as my car. Is that my only option or someone has a part number I can give them for a chrome one?
Or perhaps I should go with a gold colored badge? It's a brown car, would look good and match the hood one.
Or perhaps I should even go for one of the newer 911 fonts (or that retro one they put today) or just PORSCHE letters?
Considering I have a choice now Id like to get something that will make the car a little bit more my own.
Thoughts? Post pics of various decklid badging. My car is gonna have a very classic look always, not aggressive. It's a base model Carrera in best metallic brown ever made. Some member cars here for ideas:
Just Porsche logo? I kind of like it but dont like huge badges...
gold badging would look great on your (macadamia) car. and while i dont believe its not offered gold ( P O R S C H E) would look great too. mine (blue) and my brothers (white) cars are up in you photo collection - i did the badging for both - feel free to use this as a guide when doing yours (if you go that route) - https://rennlist.com/g/album/3372540
I really like the white car a lot. I thought that in gold would look superb on mine, or even silver. I might try to make mine badge in gold also using rattlecans and priming and care but let's see where that gets me. Your method seems to offer great results.
I haven't ordered it yet but I'm going to go with the new 992 carrera 4s painted white to match the body color. The new font is great plus it's a smaller badge. just my 2 cents. Body color gets my vote.
08-13-2020, 08:22 AM
997.2 decklid badge options?
Some member cars here for ideas:
