Rrrrrrrrr Raptor R grille badge vs. 3D Printer

[dman]

Awesome you found a way to do this too! So I am currently modifying the stock part NL3Z-8A224-AA , and adding provisions to ziptie it to the grille. If anyone is interested, you can get one here

https://micallefinspirations.etsy.com/listing/1604208899

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[dman]

I have a 3D printer and I would be ashamed to put my name on this badge, especially if I were selling it online. That rough surface is from using a textured build plate, a smooth one would result in a very smooth surface. That rough one could be sanded smooth with a lot of hand work and polished but why bother? It is sloppy work and operator error.

https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc/acc/plates

You also have to be very cautious when buying online, make sure the filament used can tolerate outdoor exposure (heat, UV and impacts). ABS is OK, but harder to print well. PLA has no use in this application….. Often the vendor does not say what type is used, you have to ask.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Have you actually ever made anything on a "smooth plate? The surface is smooth as you say, but lines with will show between the printing passes and its actually way less attractive than the textured surface. The textured plate isn't operator error or sloppy, its deliberate to give a better looking surface. The picture of the one you posted does look a bit rough though. I've been making these this way for over 3 years without issue. You are correct on the material, PLA is not the way to go. It will sag and deform in the sun.

 

[superj]

Awesome you found a way to do this too! So I am currently modifying the stock part NL3Z-8A224-AA , and adding provisions to ziptie it to the grille. If anyone is interested, you can get one here

https://micallefinspirations.etsy.com/listing/1604208899

Do you sell those already? I bought 2 and they are identical to those, ziptie mounts on the back and everything

My son and i have them on our 24 ranger stxs

 

[dman]

Do you sell those already? I bought 2 and they are identical to those, ziptie mounts on the back and everything

My son and i have them on our 24 ranger stxs

I do sell the OEM emblem that's modified. You bought your other two from me =) how are they holding up?

 

[superj]

Great! My sin snd i love them. They have made it through a.south texas summer with no trouble. Snd i have to park out in the open, i dont gave a carport or garage so mine gets the whole texas sun

 

[dman]

Great! My sin snd i love them. They have made it through a.south texas summer with no trouble. Snd i have to park out in the open, i dont gave a carport or garage so mine gets the whole texas sun

Awesome! Glad to hear it. I've had a similar badge on my truck going on for 3 years now. Enjoy and thanks for your feedback!

 

[YukonRanger]

You have to crack 530 WHP before you are allowed to put one on tho

 

[superj]

thats only for raptor trucks. for 2.3, you only have to break 320.

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