Making "Formula" letters in metal?

[C_Spray]

Some time ago, there was a thread about replacing the chrome-plated "Formula" letters and Thunderbird with some ones cutout of aluminum. Did anyone ever get around to creating the cutting path to make these with a laser or water-jet cutter?

It would be neat to have these polished and then powder-coated. Otherwise, I might just strip the chrome off of mine and paint them a color to go with the rest of the boat....

[Formula Outlaw]

Probably a lot cheaper just to strip and paint with a good paint. I think that's what I'm gonna end up doing.

[jaybird]

It's about 85 bucks for 2 new sets of Formula letters, at least for the older style ones. Makes a big difference if yours are salt pitted.

You could pull off your old ones, and bring them to a machine shop that does CNC work. I had a local guy make me replacement vents for the odd trapezoidal plastic ones that go where the windshield ends. Made from polished aluminum. He is a friend, so I didn't really have to pay, so I don't know what another shop would get. Probably shouldn't be too much though.

[Formula Outlaw]

I'll bet that reallyl looks sharp.....

[dockrocker]

Originally Posted by C_Spray

Otherwise, I might just strip the chrome off of mine and paint them a color to go with the rest of the boat....

I'm guessing that would be, um, white?

[HiPerf2000]

Chuck,

i have access to a Waterjet.

Mark

[C_Spray]

Originally Posted by dockrocker

I'm guessing that would be, um, white?

Actually, more like a gunmetal gray. Pictures in about two months...