anyone know where i can buy a new front emblem for my 3? i was "experimenting", and sadly didnt turn out right, i need a new one so i can keep going through this trial and error process.. lol

 

lmao.. wat kinda experimenting? u can always go to the parts department for the dealership.. theyre always ready to take ur money.. i mean.. help u out.. lol

 

here are some 24k gold emblems. http://store.goldrushplating.com/ma3goempa.html

 

DAYUM!!! Where'd you find that one? $535 for gold plated plastic emblems!!!?? They've GOT to be out of their minds.

To try andanswer your question the parts department is the only place I know of, but have you tried MedCenterMazda, or Mazdastuff? They are sponsor's here and offer some really fair prices. I'm sure you have to write or call them for a quote though as they don't list emblems on their sites.
What happened to your front emblem? Melted? Broken tabs?

 

Is it real gold? do you see a problem if someonde discovers you have a real 24K gold emblem? it could be gone in no time.

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yeah i saw the 24k gold ones when i searched. the price is ridiculous. basically I tried bleaching all the chrome off of the emblem as a forum had suggested it. it worked on the rear emblems and it looks great. but the forum also said if there is remaining bits of copper soak it in a 50/50 mix of ammonia + peroxide. well i left that part because after i sanded it down it felt smooth from touch. but the paint truly showed that it wasnt smooth. and when i tried to scrape that stuff off i just made divits in it. i know stupid. but im impatient sometimes. lol

 

Did you try using some paint stripper to pull off the paint you put on? It just goes to show you, preparation preparation preparation.

 

Try lacquer thinner first. It works well for me every time.
Oh, and to salvage the original emblem, you might try a little body leveler. It's like a very thick primer in a tube that fills in scratches and such in preparation for paint.

 

dam i might be needing a new fornt emblem too one of the clips on one side is broken but i can always use some crazy glue (on the emblem for the plastic piece not on the the car). you can go on ebay and get a replacement OEM grill for like 20$ and take the emblem off of that.

 

thanks for the help, ill try to fix the old one first