Emblem Ideas

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

2001LC

2001LC

SILVER Star
10 Year 15 Year
Joined
Nov 4, 2007
Threads
200
Messages
15,382
Location
Colorado
Website
www.youtube.com
I'm looking for emblem ideas for the rear upper tail gate (hatch) low edge. I'd leave naked but the emblem protects the paint, as it is the push point (strike zone) for closing the upper hatch.

I temporally plugged the holes, waiting for arrival of a Gold sombrero emblem. Give a very clean look IMHO.

I know... "GOLD"... it grew on me. Besides my license plate holders are gold with "LAND CRUISER". So I don't need the gold "LAND CRUISER" individual letters, which are difficult to clean between letters. The 03-07 are solid and color match 98-02, but IDK if they did in gold or fit the 98=02? It would certainly be a good size strike plate to protect the paint.

Also I've two scratch that are between where Toyota & Land Cruiser emblems were, might be nice to cover. You can't see in below picture as I've soften with touch-up paint and buffing, but is visible to the eye at 10'
body 9-22-16 (4).webp

005.webp

Edit: I've received & attached the Gold Sombrero
Gold Sombrero.webp

Edit: 50th Anniversary,
007 a.webp
 
Last edited:
I've always liked the look of the LAND CRUISER emblem/sign/plastic plate on the 80 series, and I bet it would go nicely on the 100...

Also, how did you go about removing the letters and plugging the holes? Looks very clean and well done.
 
Is your front sombrero also gold? Nothing irks my OCD more than mismatched emblems, center caps, window tints, rims, tires, etc. Anyone who considers themselves "detail oriented" will likely take exception. Whatever floats your boat, though.
 
benjawi4 said:
I've always liked the look of the LAND CRUISER emblem/sign/plastic plate on the 80 series, and I bet it would go nicely on the 100...

Also, how did you go about removing the letters and plugging the holes? Looks very clean and well done.
Click to expand...

Soapy high pressure water to remove grit. Then hot air heat gun (care taken not to over heat paint) to activate adhesive. Once warm to the touch, used sawing action to sliced away with 12lb fishing line. Again with soapy water to remove exposed grit. Cleaned remaining adhesive with Goo Be Gone, DX330 Acryli-Clean Wax & Greaser remover, Lacquer thinner and plastic scraper. Then DA buffer with Mequiar's 3" microfiber cutting pad & microfiber correcting compound, 6" DA microfiber finish pad & microfiber polish compound, 6" microfiber finish pad & finishing wax.
Final cleaning 153.webp


Filed holes with plastic barbed plugs that pull tight since barbs up to head, from ACE hardware. Didn't seal plug, just waxed so they're not water tight but will keep 99% of moisture out for a while.


Is this the 80's emblem you like:

emblem 80 series rear.webp
 
Last edited:
lhommec13 said:
Is your front sombrero also gold? Nothing irks my OCD more than mismatched emblems, center caps, window tints, rims, tires, etc. Anyone who considers themselves "detail oriented" will likely take exception. Whatever floats your boat, though.
Click to expand...
Yep, front Sombrero that is. My fronts and back emblems have become faded & pitted with time. Was switching to Chrome, as Dealer can no longer get Gold. Then found on-line ebay resale who found & order some for me. They may be last of Gold OEM's around.
 
2001LC said:
Yep, front Sombrero that is. My fronts and back emblems have become faded & pitted with time. Was switching to Chrome, as Dealer can no longer get Gold. Then found on-line ebay resale who found & order some for me. They may be last of Gold OEM's around.
Click to expand...
Same thing happened to the Black Pearl emblems that came with the truck. Became really faded and pitted over time with no easy (or cheap) way to replace. So I wound up going with plain chrome emblems and am quite happy. Sometimes you just gotta go with what's available. Good luck chasing down your gold emblem!
 
lhommec13 said:
Same thing happened to the Black Pearl emblems that came with the truck. Became really faded and pitted over time with no easy (or cheap) way to replace. So I wound up going with plain chrome emblems and am quite happy. Sometimes you just gotta go with what's available. Good luck chasing down your gold emblem!
Click to expand...
I did find gold, just not at Toyota Dealer. Black pearl on the other hand I could not find, which was my first choice. I suppose one could just paint any color, but I prefer factory coatings.

Now what I'm looking for is some sort of emblem or cover for the area our hands hits when closing upper rear hatch. Something different and cool. Something to go with the colors I have. Here a few ideas I've come up with so far:

emblem 4 WD.webp
Emblem 4 wheel drive.webp
emblem 50th.webp
Emblem Land Cruiser.webp
emblem LC 4wd club.webp
 
You could always use a clear protective wrap to protect that area. Love the classic red 4 emblem.
 
Matserelli said:
You could always use a clear protective wrap to protect that area. Love the classic red 4 emblem.
Click to expand...
Clear wrap, good idea. I agree the classic red "4 Wheel Drive" emblem is cool.

A gold letter "50th Anniversary" would be sweet since mine is a 2001 (50th year of production). But would be small target for closing the hatch.
 
I really like it clean with nothing. You can use some 3m clear vinyl to protect the push point. Put The sombrero on and call it a day.

You could also just use the trim piece off of an early lx470 and go gold. Here is a pic for reference.

mullen%20misc%20179-L.jpg
 
JayM said:
I really like it clean with nothing. You can use some 3m clear vinyl to protect the push point. Put The sombrero on and call it a day.

You could also just use the trim piece off of an early lx470 and go gold. Here is a pic for reference.

mullen%20misc%20179-L.jpg
Click to expand...
I do like the clean look.

Interesting idea on the LX470 piece. I bought a chrome one out of Dubai for $60, but have yet to see a gold one.
 
Last edited:
2001LC said:
Soapy high pressure water to remove grit. Then hot air heat gun (care taken not to over heat paint) to activate adhesive. Once warm to the touch, used sawing action to sliced away with 12lb fishing line. Again with soapy water to remove exposed grit. Cleaned remaining adhesive with Goo Be Gone, DX330 Acryli-Clean Wax & Greaser remover, Lacquer thinner and plastic scraper. Then DA buffer with Mequiar's 3" microfiber cutting pad & microfiber correcting compound, 6" DA microfiber finish pad & microfiber polish compound, 6" microfiber finish pad & finishing wax.
View attachment 1345389

Filed holes with plastic barbed plugs that pull tight since barbs up to head, from ACE hardware. Didn't seal plug, just waxed so they're not water tight but will keep 99% of moisture out for a while.


Is this the 80's emblem you like:

View attachment 1345370
Click to expand...
Wow, that's thorugh...but I expected nothing less from you! Thanks for sharing. And yes, that's the emblem I was referring to.
 
I've seen the eraser, just didn't have one at hand so used what was around. Whatever is used the trick is too not damage the paint.
 
I'll add:
As many have reported; paint looked damage (etched from acids of rain & organics and difference from sun damage) after cleaning. But I found paint cleared up with first pass of DA buffer with cutting compounded.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Back
Top Bottom