Custom Car Badges & Emblems
Trailblazer recognizes that car badges must not only capture attention with their stunning designs & visuals but also endure the harshest conditions. Leveraging a diverse array of advanced manufacturing techniques, our solutions ensure your brand’s preeminence is vividly showcased and outlives your vehicles. No Risk, All Reward Guarantee gives you the peace of mind you need.
- Class: OEM Automotive Grade
- Minimum Order Quantity: 100
- Quantity Discounts: 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500, 5000
- Materials: Automotive standard metals and plastics (see below)
- Fittings: Adhesives, mounting holes, tabs, fasteners & more
- Size & Shape: Standard shapes and sizes or full custom
- Colors: Large range of color options available including color matching with Pantone
- Detail: Very intricate details are achievable with certain manufacturing methods
Lead Times & Shipping
Lead Times
Most orders are shipped 21-28 days from the receipt of order and approval of artwork.
*OEM & injection molded badges require longer lead times due to tooling. Lead times for tooling and mass production is 6-8 weeks.
Rush Orders
We may be able to expedite orders for an additional charge. This will depend on manufacturing process and complexity required.
Shipping
Car badges are shipped using FedEx, but we are able to use your preferred courier at no additional cost to you. Shipping is free on all orders in the United States 🇺🇸
Warranties & Returns
No Risk, All Reward Gurantee
Trailblazer guarantees that the custom vehicle emblems we supply are free from defects in material and workmanship. If you discover a defect(s) and provide us written notification within ninety (90) days after shipment, and upon our inspection we confirms the defect, we will either repair or replace the defective goods at no cost to you.
Returns
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the products we produce, there are no returns. We are more than happy to work with you should you experience any issues or defects with the products we supply. Our goal is to ensure we are your preferred partner for on-product branding and identification.
Payment Forms
- Visa
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Paypal
- Apple Pay
- Discover
- Wire Transfer
- ACH
- Check
- Amazon Pay
- JCB
- Pay Monthly With Affirm
Additional Product Details
Materials
A large range of material options is available. The adequate material utilized will depend on your requirements, needs, application and environment. Below are some common materials utilized:
✔️ Aluminum - The most frequently used material for metal emblems with superb strength to weight ratio. Used for interior and exterior applications.
✔️ Anodized Aluminum - Utilized for car products that will be applied on the vehicle's exterior and require extreme durability.
✔️ ABS - Material that is generally injection molded to produce OEM badges and large quantity orders.
✔️ Stainless Steel - Can be formed, etched or embossed. Used for decorative branding and has excellent corrosion resistance.
✔️ Copper/Nickel - For high-end & premier branding on vehicles. Badges with extremely intricate detail can be fabricated. Used on luxury cars such as Bentley.
✔️ Zinc - Zinc is primarily die casted so all the 3D shapes, textures and fittings are applied directly to the tooling.
✔️ Polycarbonate, polyester, vinyl and more options avilable!
Manufacturing Process
✔️ Metal Stamping & Embossing - Multi-level embossing available for added dimension.
✔️ Die Casting
✔️ Electroforming - State of the art manufacturing process for capturing the intricate details with precision.
✔️ CNC
✔️ Metal Forging - Cold & Hot Forging
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Surface Process
Gloss - Matte - Brushed - Satin
✔️ Screen Printing, Digital Printing & Offset Printing
✔️ Anodizing
✔️ Painting - Spray Painting & Injection
✔️ Chrome Plating - Black Chrome - Nickel Plating - Gold Plating (Electroplating)
✔️ Diamond Cut
✔️ Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
✔️ Hairline Finish
✔️ Sandblasting
✔️ Metalphoto®
✔️ Doming - Domed Badges
✔️ Coining
✔️ Hot Stamping
✔️ Soft Enamel - Hard Enamel
Thickness
Thickness can be fully customized, but most automotive emblems have a thickness that ranges from .003" - .125". Thicker is possible, but pricing for tooling and price per unit will increase with thickness.
Artwork/Engineering Drawings
Commonly known as vector or source files. In short, vector files allow us to turn your personalized metal badge design concepts into tangible products.
If you do not have artwork, don't worry. Our designers can help convert your design into production ready drawings. It is best if you can provide us with pictures, sketches and all other information of your design. We do the rest, free of charge to you.
Designing a badge from scratch does incur a fee and will be dependent on various factors.
Quick Quote
In order for us to provide you with the quickest possible quote, it is best to include the following information in your submission:
- Artwork
- Quantity
- Dimensions (Height x Length x Width) - If you're not too sure about the thickness our engineers can help.
- Fitting
- Any special request
If you do not have all this information we can still help. Submit as much information as possible. Request a quote here.
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✔️ Design extremely durable automotive badges that will outlast the life of your vehicle
✔️ Seize attention with 3D car logos improving product visibility and leading to more sales
✔️ Choose from a large selection of stock dies to reduce tooling costs
✔️ Engineered to resist harsh weather, UV exposure, extreme temperatures, chemicals, abrasion, corrosion, and impacts
✔️ Innovative manufacturing choices to reduce production times and eliminate the need for expensive tooling costs
✔️Experienced branding team striving to fully comprehend your application and become your preferred partner for branding.
Branding partner for international brands
When to chose metal over plastic?
When is it ideal to use metal over plastic for custom product badging?
- Outdoor Applications
- High-Temperature Environments
- Luxury Branding
- Extreme Durability Requirements
- Chemical & Corrosion Resistance
- Intricate Design Detail
- Long-Term Branding Requirements
- Sustainability & Recyclability
End-to-End Badge Manufacturing
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Design + Creative
- Custom illustrations & sketches
- Emblem design from scratch
- Product specifications
- 2D & 3D modeling
- 3D scanning
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Manufacturing
- Custom product development
- Design for manufacturing feasibility (DFM)
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Supply chain managament
- Durability testing
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Packing & Warehousing
- Custom packaging solutions
- Inventory management
- Warehousing and multi-location distribution
- Fulfillment to end user
- Custom boxing for gifts
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Custom Success
- Account support
- Metal badge maker with design and manufacturing expertise
- Project management
- Stay up to date on product progress
- Deadline guarantee
Product Branding For Different Industries
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Automotive
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Appliance
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Motorcycle
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Construction
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Cosmetics
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Equipment/Machinery
Frequently Asked Questions
What are considerations you should take into account when choosing a metal?
Below are some factors you should take into consideration when choosing a substrate for your personalized metal badges:
- The industry your metal badging will be utilized in.
- The environment your custom metal badge will be exposed to. Will it be exposed to harsh weather conditions, uv rays, etc?
- Will the badging be exposed to harsh abrasive chemicals?
- Is it be used primarily for branding or identification?
- What is your budget?
Not sure which material is most suitable for your specific needs. Ask our of specialist here!
What types of attachments are used to fit metal nameplates and badges to surfaces?
Most of our metal badges use adhesives, but we also offer mounting holes, tabs, fasteners and more.
Below are some of the more commonly used adhesive types:
- Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) - Strong, immediate bond to various surfaces upon application of pressure, without the need for heat, solvents, or curing time. Used for smooth and slightly textured surfaces.
- Acrylic Adhesives - Provide strong, durable bonds that resist environmental factors like moisture, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations. Commonly used for outdoor applications where durability is important.
- Silicone Adhesives - Provide exceptional flexibility and maintain strong bonds under extreme temperature fluctuations and environmental conditions, making them ideal for applications involving movement or thermal expansion. Used on metal but also great for plastic.
- Epoxy Adhesives - Form strong, durable bonds with excellent resistance to chemicals, moisture, and high temperatures and harsh conditions, making them suitable for long-lasting applications.
Our engineers can choose the best adhesive your specific application.
Are you able to supply custom car badges made from metal?
Yes, we manufacture metal car emblems using metal. The most common materials used are aluminum and stainless steel, but we have other options. Exterior car badges are very specialized products as they are exposed to harsh weather conditions and need to be fabricated using the proper materials, processes and adhesives. See our page here for additional information or contact us.
Are there any intellectual property restrictions?
Yes, we cannot reproduce any company names, logos, slogans or other intellectual property without a letter of authorization from the owner of the property. Reach out to us for further clarification .