N50 Hilux TOYOTA Grill Badge
A first-ever custom car-part print revisited and redesigned in mid-2025 into a cleaner three-piece badge (adapter, base, lettering) assembled with nutserts, screws, and glue—removing the need for supports and improving durability.
Overview
This badge started as an early custom car-part experiment and was later redesigned from scratch into a more production-friendly three-piece system: adapter, base, and lettering. The revised design uses nutserts, screws, and glue for assembly, reducing print supports and cutting production time. Swapping hand-painted lettering for solid white plastic improved long-term durability by eliminating fading and scratch-prone paint.
Key Features
Redesigned into a three-piece system (adapter, base, lettering)
Assembled with nutserts, screws, and glue for a clean build
Support-free printing approach reduces post work and time
Durable solid-colour lettering replaces hand-painted finish
Improved serviceability and repeatability vs original version
Specifications
- Material
- Print Method
- FDM (multi-piece, support-minimised)
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Post-Processing
Design Process
Review original badge design and identify weak points
Redesign geometry from scratch for cleaner form and function
Split into three parts for printing and assembly
Design fastening strategy using nutserts and screws
Prototype print to verify fit and assembly sequence
Finalize with solid-colour lettering and durable assembly method
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