Hi there! Why not register as a user to enjoy all of the benefits of the site? You may register here. When you register, please pick a username that is non-commercial. If you use a name that appears on any search engine commercially, you must pick another name, whether it applies to you or not. Commercial usernames are for supporting vendor use only. If you want to become a supporting vendor and grow your business, please follow this link. Thanks!
so i've seen a few posts about the badge flaking... just noticed mine is starting after the wash i just gave it. i was able to very easily remove some of it with my fingernail. has there been any improvements that anyone is aware of with replacing from the dealer? or is it just a direct replacement and more than likely going to happen again?
i've also seen the "updated 400 emblem" that hethel sport is selling... they claim that it is supposed to be better than the stock one. just wondering if anyone has experience with those.
Not the first report, although mine's ok after two years. If mine flakes, I'll do what iDuc did in this video. I guess you could always repaint it after cleaning it up but I'd be fine with just chrome and no further effort or expense.
so i've seen a few posts about the badge flaking... just noticed mine is starting after the wash i just gave it. i was able to very easily remove some of it with my fingernail. has there been any improvements that anyone is aware of with replacing from the dealer? or is it just a direct replacement and more than likely going to happen again?
i've also seen the "updated 400 emblem" that hethel sport is selling... they claim that it is supposed to be better than the stock one. just wondering if anyone has experience with those.
2018's have black transfers instead of the 2017 badges with depth & flaking finish. I'd rather have the 2017 badge with the red finish removed (so the badge appears chrome like the LOTUS badge.)
The Hethelsport ad says "End your frustration and replace it with the latest original factory Lotus 400 emblem. This is an OE part that appears to be anodized for a long-lasting finish." this implies they are selling the OEM badge that has been improved. Hopefully this is what I now have...
My 3rd badge was fitted 2 weeks ago... I have seen reports that new stock is improved, guess we will see...
2018's have black transfers instead of the 2017 badges with depth & flaking finish. I'd rather have the 2017 badge with the red finish removed (so the badge appears chrome like the LOTUS badge.)
The Hethelsport ad says "End your frustration and replace it with the latest original factory Lotus 400 emblem. This is an OE part that appears to be anodized for a long-lasting finish." this implies they are selling the OEM badge that has been improved. Hopefully this is what I now have...
And I thought my decals were cheap! My 1st Evora actually had painted logos applied prior to clear coating, was great for car washing, nothing to snag or discolor, but I guess the application was too expensive hand painting with stencils.
My 1st Evora actually had painted logos applied prior to clear coating, was great for car washing, nothing to snag or discolor, but I guess the application was too expensive hand painting with stencils.
I have never heard of that. But I have seen decals applied by OEM's prior to clear coating. That is how it is done on my Triumph and Ducati motorcycles.
BTW, pretty pathetic that Lotus can't get the paint to stay on a badge in the 21st Century! It does not say a lot for their engineering / quality processes.
Red 400 flaked within a year; removed remaining with fingernail/wooden spud, easily, and like the all chrome look.
Simple, cheap, and no worries going forward......
i'm actually thinking about ordering some red chrome vinyl from amazon and cutting the letters out on my vinyl cutting machine. i have the vector of the logo and it is sized to the emblem. i really like the chrome red look against the yellow so i'll more than likely run a set and put them on after i remove all the peeling parts.
My friend just put these raised letters on, but he also removed the EVORA 400 decal. I like the raised Black letters but wonder if I do them will it look funny if I keep the EVORA 400 on?
you can use plastidip to do a non-permanent blackout on the raised letters. super easy to do and if you decide you don't like it, it removes cleanly and leaves nothing behind. i did it to my jeep wrangler... the raised letters on the grill were chrome. i didn't like the look and wanted black. so i did a few layers of plastidip on them and looks the part. that was almost 4 years ago and still going strong!
I chipped mine off the first hour I owned it... looks better IMO. Tempted to go with black lettering but need to pace out my mods and keep the honeymoon going... eyeing the Greg’s decat for a winter project.
RedSled, I plastic dip the raised letters with the Evora and 400 still on the car. I had taken them off for a while and decided to put them back on...pics
I have a 2017 EVora 400, bought in 2018. Car is black, and the EVora 400 badge was orange. The orange came off in the 1st wash. Dealer said he could replace it with another orange set but it would wash off too. I stayed with the Chrome "400" and it looks sharp on the black car.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
The Lotus Cars Community
2.7M posts
51.5K members
Since 2002
A forum community dedicated to all Lotus owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!