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PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:27 pm    Post subject: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

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I'm working on these for my Mefro Rim Hub Caps (from Van-Cafe/Rocky Mountain Westy. They'll sit within the recess of the hub cap. I know stickers are available, but..3D print is better 💯 I'll add the 3D print file to the link in my signature eventually.

Does anyone have a preferred mounting method? Two screws + epoxy and call it day?


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:09 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

I bought stick on VW emblems for my Mefro caps. I used a single pop rivet between the v and the w. Not that noticeable since my letters were silver.
Just a thought versus screws for your interesting design.. Cool Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:27 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

jlrftype7 wrote:
I bought stick on VW emblems for my Mefro caps. I used a single pop rivet between the v and the w. Not that noticeable since my letters were silver.
Just a thought versus screws for your interesting design.. Cool Cool


Nice - just found what you did:
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Yea, I was planning on screwing from the backside along with epoxy so it's snug and hidden.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:49 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

jlrftype7 wrote:
I bought stick on VW emblems for my Mefro caps. I used a single pop rivet between the v and the w. Not that noticeable since my letters were silver.


Great idea I have lost two already!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:35 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

Ive had good luck with 3m very high bond double sided tape for something like this. I know what you’re thinking, tape for something that is going to have to survive several million revolutions at highway speeds? This stuff is serious and once its applied one would have to mechanically cut or pry the two layers apart. The tape would certainly last a lifetime of use in this situation.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:47 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

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jlrftype7 wrote:
I bought stick on VW emblems for my Mefro caps. I used a single pop rivet between the v and the w. Not that noticeable since my letters were silver.


Great idea I have lost two already!
Yes, I lost some too until I pop riveted them on..... Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:54 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

agon.parts wrote:
jlrftype7 wrote:
I bought stick on VW emblems for my Mefro caps. I used a single pop rivet between the v and the w. Not that noticeable since my letters were silver.
Just a thought versus screws for your interesting design.. Cool Cool


Nice - just found what you did:
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Yea, I was planning on screwing from the backside along with epoxy so it's snug and hidden.
Sounds like a great plan since you have more meat or thickness to work screws into versus my almost paper thin decals...
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

When I pecked up an extra set of stock syncro 16" wheels from someone in Bozeman,
one of the center caps was this..worth reproducing too I think..
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:07 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

Multiman mv wrote:
Ive had good luck with 3m very high bond double sided tape for something like this. I know what you’re thinking, tape for something that is going to have to survive several million revolutions at highway speeds? This stuff is serious and once its applied one would have to mechanically cut or pry the two layers apart. The tape would certainly last a lifetime of use in this situation.


I've used that tape and have had good luck too - although in exterior locations that are a bit more static and dry. My worry would be water or dirt getting behind the adhesive and slowly de-laminating.

jlrftype7 wrote:
Sounds like a great plan since you have more meat or thickness to work screws into versus my almost paper thin decals...

We'll see how it goes! 🤞

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When I pecked up an extra set of stock syncro 16" wheels from someone in Bozeman,
one of the center caps was this..worth reproducing too I think..
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Those are cool! Looks like the standard "4WD" emblem that is normally used under the mirrors?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:18 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

Yup, I always put it on the front driver wheel.

It must be after market from Europe..much lower quality plastic that keeps deforming at the slightest heat i.e. sun, brakes.

If someone came up with a replica or the file I would dremel an extra standard one I have and glue that in place.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:22 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

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Yup, I always put it on the front driver wheel.

It must be after market from Europe..much lower quality plastic that keeps deforming at the slightest heat i.e. sun, brakes.

If someone came up with a replica or the file I would dremel an extra standard one I have and glue that in place.


Would be easy enough to do as I'm doing the VW one previously mentioned. What's the diameter of the hole where it'd be placed and the max diameter of emblem?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:52 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

The circle around the 4WD is the same as the VW crest on the stock cap 50mm.

The 4WD is 44mm.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:17 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

I'll just need to figure out the backside of it - probably will do an offset inward so that the 55mm sits atop a smaller hole (~50mm) in the stock hub cap.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:16 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

Cool ! and quick too..

Just an observation, they can be produce with any mods you judge appropriate, but the crest and lettering
are only 1mm thick in the originals.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:30 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

syncroserge wrote:
Cool ! and quick too..

Just an observation, they can be produce with any mods you judge appropriate, but the crest and lettering
are only 1mm thick in the originals.
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Thanks for the tip - I was eye-balling it at 1.5mm.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:38 am    Post subject: Re: VW Logo for Mefro Rim Hub Caps Reply with quote

Good eyeballs ! Cool Laughing

Silly thing but I really loved having that 4WD different one on my syncro..maybe again soon..
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