I had an idea that I finally implemented a couple of nights ago. I picked up some red reflective tape...carefully cut out pieces that fit into the voids of the "H" on the rear hatch emblem. The result is a pseudo JDM badge. I thought I'd share this project with you.
My original idea was to remove the emblem..lay down the tape...then replace the emblem. However, in talking to a Honda service tech, he cautioned that if I did try to remove one, I would most likely have snapped one or both prongs off, requiring purchase of a new $20+ badge. I decided to do it the harder, cheaper way. After several attempts and failures, I settled for this final result.
Not counting my time spent on this project, I think this roll of 1-1/2" X 30" tape cost me $2.29 plus tax. BTW, one roll of tape should easily do 6 emblems. Get half a dozen of your friends together and split the cost!

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Interresting mod. I think I might try it myself. What tape did you use and any idea on its fortitude?

 

thats clean bro....never thought about doing that b4...but hey...its different...i think i shall try this one...hehehe

 

I did the red JDM emblem already >.<

darn.

but this does look nice at least, people can see the bright reflective tag...

 

Hello flyellow, I can't remember the brand off hand. It came in a green package. I've seen this tape at Walmart, Orchard Supply Hardware, and I think I saw it at Target. Can't tell you about its fortitude, but it's kind of like the material they use for registration stickers, only thinner.

BTW, if I can find reflective white, I might try doing the front badge as well.

 

Ohhhhhh, white would be cool too! You are opening up so many possibilities.....

 

Wow!! Good job Michael!

 

Looks great bro! Cant wait to check it out at the meet in NOV!

 

Dude it look sweet and clean can you take pic up close.

 

so if i were to look for this at walmart, which section of the store would this be located?

 

NA e Fit,
Try the automotive section at Walmart. BTW, you might also try checking the auto supply stores like Kragen's, AutoZone, Pep Boys, etc., I am pretty sure that they carry this product as well.

 

looks clean!

 

azncarbos,
Okay, I added a close up...is this what you meant?

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sweet slideshow!!

 

very nice...even the picture of the tape helps me know which one to buy now...hehehe

 

that's a very simple yet kewl mod mcbuddy...I think its nice for my jazzy...BTW i just had my new spoiler (Mugen) straight from the st. of Bangkok....

 

it looks clean as hell...this looks much better than the knock off version of the jdm emblems...the color combo of black and red is sick...i think white borders and blue background for taffeta white fit owners would look nice also imo

 

flyellow,
I found the package of the tape. The one I used for my project happens to be "Duck" brand. You can call the customer service number to ask them about the fortitude: 1-800-321-0253

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thanks!!

 

hey did you cut out pieces of that tape and put them in the openings or did you take off the whole emblem and stuck it on the back? i would think that it would be easier to take the emblem off and just stick it on the back or just take the emblem off and trace it onto the tape instead of trying to fit it in the grooves