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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 06:50 PM
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Didn’t really want to paint it, but thought it needed something.



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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Theoriginal8388
Didn’t really want to paint it, but thought it needed something.
https://youtube.com/shorts/BO9OxZuKvhQ?feature=share
Looks ok, personally I'd gone with more subtle / smaller digits.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 07:39 PM
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Unless a person has good painting skills and is very detailed oriented not sure why anyone would try to save $$$ after spending $70K plus for their C8.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 07:46 PM
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I like the badge but not the cheesy numbers; the font looks cheap.
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Originally Posted by Theoriginal8388
Didn’t really want to paint it, but thought it needed something.



https://youtube.com/shorts/BO9OxZuKvhQ?feature=share
Where did you get the badge?
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones
Looks ok, personally I'd gone with more subtle / smaller digits.
First design was smaller digits, but could not be seen through the glass, reason for the bigger digits.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 08:00 PM
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Where did you get the badge?
Had it custom made through a friends shop.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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I like the badge but not the cheesy numbers; the font looks cheap.
Font is 8th gen corvette.
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That looks very nice!!! Good job and good taste
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 08:36 PM
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Should've put "5 5 0 H P" on there. Missed opportunity.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 08:41 PM
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Here is the video link OP posted for easier viewing....

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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 12:42 AM
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Flags look great. Numbers should go. Cheese.
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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 12:56 AM
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I kind of like the addition of the HP info, but wonder if it would look better in a smaller size? Just an observation.
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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 03:53 PM
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Looks good!
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IMO, sometimes less is more.
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