Door Sills Engraving
#1
03-03-2011, 08:37 PM
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Door Sills Engraving
I am the second owner of my beautiful Aston Martin, and it came with the option for personalized door sills.
I am thinking about having the original engraving, which is printed, wiped off, then getting it engraved with myself on there.
Thoughts? I'm getting the quote this weekend.
I am thinking about having the original engraving, which is printed, wiped off, then getting it engraved with myself on there.
Thoughts? I'm getting the quote this weekend.
Last edited by CJPatel; 03-03-2011 at 09:26 PM.
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03-04-2011, 06:23 AM
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#5
03-04-2011, 07:46 PM
I emailed AM about this awhile back. Never received a response from them. I'm still interested in getting mine replaced that the original owner had installed. Please keep us posted on your progress.
#7
03-05-2011, 01:47 PM
My dealer usually stocks this item, cost is $240.00 Cdn for a new Blank one & two screws.
Mine is personalized and had inquired because I wanted to take mine out of the car when I sold it.
Mine is personalized and had inquired because I wanted to take mine out of the car when I sold it.
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#8
03-08-2011, 08:13 AM
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Rep Power: 44 Its going to have to be sanded off (the current writing), then actually engraved with the same wording but with my name instead.
#9
03-23-2011, 11:03 AM
CJ -Any update on the engraving? how does it look?
I have personalized plate as well and just ordered a pair new personalized plates from AM dealer for $480 (still overprice). I guess it's not too late to cancel if i can do the same.
I have personalized plate as well and just ordered a pair new personalized plates from AM dealer for $480 (still overprice). I guess it's not too late to cancel if i can do the same.
#10
03-23-2011, 12:52 PM
I too am wondering about this ... my previous one was personalized.
If I do a new one I will either get the generic version ... or get one personalized to 007
either way, I definitely do not want previous owners name on there, its just weird haha.
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If I do a new one I will either get the generic version ... or get one personalized to 007
either way, I definitely do not want previous owners name on there, its just weird haha.
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Last edited by 007 Vantage; 08-24-2011 at 12:16 PM.
#12
03-24-2011, 03:49 AM
tThrifty Personalization.
-Remove your 2 OE plaques from your sills. You can use the bottoms of your OE plaques.
-Ask your local trophy store if he can match the type face and apply it to your plaques? Mine could exactly, even the color, but he had to scan in the Aston logo which I wanted on these 2 new surfaces.
-Turn the plaques over and counterbore the tapered screw holes. Do not go too deep!
- Lightly file the burrs from the perimeters of what will be your new appearance surfaces.
- Use any fine abbrasive to mimic the OE surfaces on the other side.
- Trophy engraver performs his magic. $25 to scan the logo, plus $20 for my new text, $45 total for both pieces!
- Reinstall. Apply tape to sill recesses first and you can protect the original surfaces if you desire.
Mine have been "personalized'" on my 2007 coupe for 3 years...no ills. New appearance is just as good as Gaydon.
-Ask your local trophy store if he can match the type face and apply it to your plaques? Mine could exactly, even the color, but he had to scan in the Aston logo which I wanted on these 2 new surfaces.
-Turn the plaques over and counterbore the tapered screw holes. Do not go too deep!
- Lightly file the burrs from the perimeters of what will be your new appearance surfaces.
- Use any fine abbrasive to mimic the OE surfaces on the other side.
- Trophy engraver performs his magic. $25 to scan the logo, plus $20 for my new text, $45 total for both pieces!
- Reinstall. Apply tape to sill recesses first and you can protect the original surfaces if you desire.
Mine have been "personalized'" on my 2007 coupe for 3 years...no ills. New appearance is just as good as Gaydon.
Last edited by flinder; 03-24-2011 at 03:54 AM. Reason: correct spelling
#15
03-24-2011, 04:10 PM
-Remove your 2 OE plaques from your sills. You can use the bottoms of your OE plaques.
-Ask your local trophy store if he can match the type face and apply it to your plaques? Mine could exactly, even the color, but he had to scan in the Aston logo which I wanted on these 2 new surfaces.
-Turn the plaques over and counterbore the tapered screw holes. Do not go too deep!
- Lightly file the burrs from the perimeters of what will be your new appearance surfaces.
- Use any fine abbrasive to mimic the OE surfaces on the other side.
- Trophy engraver performs his magic. $25 to scan the logo, plus $20 for my new text, $45 total for both pieces!
- Reinstall. Apply tape to sill recesses first and you can protect the original surfaces if you desire.
Mine have been "personalized'" on my 2007 coupe for 3 years...no ills. New appearance is just as good as Gaydon.
-Ask your local trophy store if he can match the type face and apply it to your plaques? Mine could exactly, even the color, but he had to scan in the Aston logo which I wanted on these 2 new surfaces.
-Turn the plaques over and counterbore the tapered screw holes. Do not go too deep!
- Lightly file the burrs from the perimeters of what will be your new appearance surfaces.
- Use any fine abbrasive to mimic the OE surfaces on the other side.
- Trophy engraver performs his magic. $25 to scan the logo, plus $20 for my new text, $45 total for both pieces!
- Reinstall. Apply tape to sill recesses first and you can protect the original surfaces if you desire.
Mine have been "personalized'" on my 2007 coupe for 3 years...no ills. New appearance is just as good as Gaydon.
Genius! I even have a trophy shop down the street from me
. I just thought of an amazing idea... 
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Last edited by 007 Vantage; 08-24-2011 at 12:16 PM.
