Custom Car Badges (WITH A SECRET) // How-To | I Like To Make Stuff

[@michaelfairchild]

UV ink might be good to mark your tools in case someone will "borrow" them.

[@MWB18]

Michael Fairchild don’t get me started on Rick. He still hasn’t returned my tools from last August

[@trublgrl]

@@MWB18 Ghat Dhammit, Rick!

[@tonysolar284]

This is why I pee on my tools, No one would dare touch them.

[@dafoex]

Just paint them bright pink because no one wants to be the guy who stole the pink tools.

[@TJWhiteStar]

@@tonysolar284 except if the dog got in your workshop then they'd just pee on them too so they'd be reclaimed for all dog kind 😂

[@mollyonyxbox]

This would be so cool to add onto a shield agent uniform/cosplay

[@Iliketomakestuff]

YES!!! That would be great!!

[@EXG21]

How about onto A Nomad (Captain America ) costume since it is mostly black and nobody would expect it.

[@trublgrl]

Holy moley, this would sell like hotcakes, even just as a pin or badge at comic cons and comic stores.

[@Saydie246]

Some after-parties at conventions have UV lights at them, too, so you would attend the con as a shield agent, and the after-party as a hydra agent!

[@tengelgeer]

But add UV leds + an Arduino to it. So it will randomly fade in sometimes for a brief moment :)

[@TheRealPsychoDevil]

*cop pulls me over* Cop: License and registration. Me: Hail Hydra. Cop: You’re free to go.

[@geolisadrag-racing2349]

i get it.! 😊

[@hyrumdetton12]

isn't it heil hydra since it is a german/nazi group?

[@YamiKisara]

What would you do if that happened?

[@jahdielmedina3590]

@@hyrumdetton12 they're not nazis, and is Hail HYDRA

[@einflinkeswiesel2695]

@@jahdielmedina3590 they started as Nazis but they separated quickly

[@wintersoldier909]

Bob: I don't want to spoil the whole Hydra, Shield thing for you. Also Bob: *Immediately spoils it.*

[@origamikira]

yea but he didn't explained who it was, how it happened etc...most of us know from comics, cartoons etc that hydra are bad and shield are good and the main plot....so he didn't really spoil stuff

[@TJWhiteStar]

Straight up Spoiler Alert ⚠ without warning then boom Plot decimated 😂

[@duck-tape]

It's been SIX YEARS! If you haven't seen that (winter soldier) by now ...

[@JoshMakesStuff]

I love how this project was an exercise in iterations and problem solving! FIRST!

[@MakeTinkerShare]

Wonder how you got FIRST on this one? Great build for sure!

[@stephlrideout]

I love when people include process in their videos too! Makes it so much more engaging. Same reason I love Adam Savage's channel

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

I love that the simplest approach ended up working the best.

[@nerdsubs7425]

This is what gives me hope that mine will turn out ok. 😆

[@zacharyouten4525]

Pretty cool, id love to see this used in a future project with the light integrated into the object

[@billypat3256]

Totally, I thought that would be cool if it could be controlled by a switch inside the vehicle.

[@hfoxhaxfox1841]

Instead of UV ink if you had used fluorescent ink, it would show up during night time or in the dark.

[@chemieju6305]

Uv ink is flourescent, you are probably thinking about phosphorescent ink. However this kind of ink isn't really translucent so you would see it. If you would really want to make it amazing you could probably go with electroluminescence.

[@johnnyruttley1598]

I wonder if he used a coat of seal on the uv ink would have prevented epoxy from altering the red

[@duchi882]

I'd like to see you make the Pokemon Gym Badges

[@FluffySweetsandCake]

Duchi I didn’t know I needed this from him until now

[@varunagarwal8395]

Like this so that bob see this

[@jakemasters3208]

150 likes! It’s a sign

[@SethPortland]

Or a pokeball with your fav pokemon using the UV ink.

[@landonhitt8550]

@@SethPortland squrdle is the best

[@CLDiesel02]

Trick on VHB tape you may already know. Store the roll in the refrigerator. Heat is the VHB tape worse enemy before installed, it glued itself together. Looks awesome!

[@IMEEMADE]

I got a notification that you posted a new video. I then left in the middle of a meeting at work to "find some information"..... Although I didn't get the information we needed for the meeting, I learned how to make custom car badges from you guys this morning and that's a win for me.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Ha! Awesome :)

[@mattiasfagerlund]

Imee, your boss here. Come see me in my office tomorrow. Just kidding. I'm not your boss. Carry on.

[@dallaswortham9743]

I wonder if backlighting with some UV LEDs would disperse the UV light enough to highlight the logo on demand.

[@stephlrideout]

With a black transparent acrylic to start and a combo of opaque spray and uv pen you could probably do some really cool stuff

[@marcelenaw]

Your wife and I think alike! I have an all-black Grand Cherokee (because I too have a love for secret agent looking vehicles) and it has a SHIELD decal on the back as well as a licence plate cover. I'm going to have to take it to the next level with this project! Thanks for the inspiration - this is an awesome idea!!

[@maryblaylock6545]

You and his wife are just too cool for the room!

[@WhenGeeksCraft]

I love the finger activated glowforge button!!! I laughed a replayed it twice. We have the same thing for our sound system minus the hilarious finger addition!!!!

[@RVwithTito]

Very cool project Bob. You've got my wheels spinning. Thanks!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good! Glad to hear it!

[@lt.danhooper1635]

I'm not a Marvel fan, but an Autobot/Decepticon one would be awesome!

[@Red-yn9fv]

I work at a sign shop and we are always kicking around ideas kind of like this in the design department. I have been wanting to try using a comic bit to scribe a design into some clear acrylic and use led lighting from the side. After seeing the epoxy in your video i believe it would give me the depth I was looking for. Thank you all for sharing your ideas I really enjoy your videos

[@EasternTriad]

Every time I watch your videos, I learn something. 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That is FANTASTIC to hear!! Thank you!

[@bg73]

Many moons ago I used pour epoxy onto brass name badges. We used to just pour enough epoxy so that when it got to the edge it would form its own edge a bit like an inverse meniscus.

[@stevansheets]

Bob, thanks for your willingness to bring us along on the learning process with your projects instead of just the final-form! You continue to inspire our family!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you so much!!

[@Daedalus-BC308]

I'mma do this to my car, but I'll do this with autobots and decepticons.

[@trublgrl]

That's meta. The two logos will look incredible.

[@wyattthayne7168]

That seems difficult due to the symbols being extremely different. But if you pull if off I really want to see it!

[@Daedalus-BC308]

@@wyattthayne7168 well, no luck just yet. But I am not giving up.

[@shelleyfish87]

How us it going?

[@Kenopy]

Hey, any progress?

[@zacklightman9055]

That last drop synced with the music at 7:13 was amazing

[@betonas502]

Hey, I was thinkin putting like LEDs in a small casing so you could turn it on and show it off with a press of a button. I don’t know if that’s possible on the exterior of a car though.

[@primeguy9855]

This would be awesome for a autobot/decepticon logo

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

I was thinking the same thing. Like with their rub signs on the toys.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

yes!!

[@primeguy9855]

@@Metalman200xdamnit excactly

[@novanation14]

Love that you guys showed the failures...It’s awesome to see the full process. The final version looks great!

[@estbeta]

Ok so your wife essentially has the greatest taste in vehicle colors. I love this. Project bob!!

[@Project_Servotopia]

This is -- dare I say it -- MARVELous! I'm part of a Marvel podcast, and I'm going to be sharing this with my co-hosts when we meet to record later tonight.

[@bryantTheFatBadger]

When you talked about it on the pod I couldn't visualize it, but this freaking rocks. One of my favorite projects of yours. Feels like it should be on tested/One Day Build!

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Bob! Fantastic job!!! 😃

[@prinxe9466]

Those molds are the best looking molds I've ever seen😌

[@vincentwolfe]

I LOVE this project and how the resin pour-over turned out.

[@baronthebostonterrier1249]

You've already refinished a guitar, but now I think you should BUILD one!

[@steveyoung4351]

Just an idea but could you pour a layer of epoxy than draw on it with the uv ink and build up a 3D picture using multiple pours, creating the illusion of a hologram?

[@nikylischerbel1600]

Ummm YESSSS

[@dafoex]

Off topic but I fell for your avatar and tried to blow it off my screen.

[@DWPLANCE]

One of the coolest projects seen. Love the trial and error, trial and error = growth! Dig it.

[@bjk12385]

really cool man! I really like that you admittedly show any flaws in your projects, whether they are a mistake, or it didn't go as planned and you go a different direction. Love your channel! Suggestion......build a custom fish and/or reptile tank

[@horatioswrld]

Its always fun to discover the partners are just as cool as the creators.

[@ItsKarenReyes]

Back to projects that are fun and practical! love this

[@BruceAUlrich]

Cool! Love how the final ones turned out!

[@ByTheWayJapan]

Back when I stayed in a dorm while in the Navy we would Paint the walls with Clear Laundry Detergent and it also is UV activated apparently. So it worked great for room parties, but would vanish during any room inspections that we had.

[@JesseCohen]

This paired with a ring of UV LEDs in a rechargable belt buckle format. It's on my list of things to learn, custom buckles, including ones with electronics.

[@dantesmith3664]

Always love your videos. Thanks for having little to no adds.

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Self-sponsored! Nice. Very refreshing. And confusing LOL. Cheers! Chris.

[@UnlikelyVentures]

Super cool. Good work Bob and the team!

[@saltspress7984]

Best video in ages! And loved how the low tech solution won out!

[@NeilLovegrovemaker]

Loved it. Well done ILTMS team, what a great idea

[@trublgrl]

Here are my thoughts on the project: An interesting use of the technology Infra-red and ultraviolet light are fascinating and impressive tools. Light technology has improved to an amazing level. Home based makers can do incredible things You are great at explaining all the steps. Doing multiple versions reminds us to keep trying and not give up. Really, thank you for sharing the video and the project. Anyone who liked it should subscribe.

[@DisturbedShifty]

Coasters for your coffee table. That would be a cool idea.

[@bl_nkspac_9650]

Instead, you use heat reacting paint

[@heathhinton2721]

This makes me want to do the InGEN logo with a T-Rex hidden for my car

[@grumpyoldman3458]

Cool!

[@cantrellc11]

This is one of the coolest projects you’ve done. Super super cool

[@JayOhEnEnWhyEx]

Hey I'm Jonny and I like to watch you make stuff.

[@sanrasuzumaki942]

This is pretty nice, love the fact that I don't need to have a laser cutter or any of that fancy stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@jamiethomas18]

Fantastic tutorial video. I am a huge Marvel and Agents of SHIELD fan so this was a really great bonus! Thank you for sharing.

[@stephaniepoli6809]

I nerded out SO hard to this. This might be my favorite thing I've ever seen you do.

[@MeatSim9]

I'm actually working on a dual-sided resin-coated coaster, so your paper backing tip just helped me. :D

[@Sonal_Mobile]

Very cool project! Those UV pens are interesting...thanks for sharing!

[@christopherheffner]

Love her style, reminds me of my wife. Amazing project Bob. Definitely going give this one a try with auto-bots/decepticons

[@brianquittmeyer6212]

I know this is an older (in KZbin time) comment, but did you ever do this? I ran across this video because I've been wanting to replace my car's front grill emblem with an Autobot or Decepticon logo. Had no idea where/how to start, which is how I ended up here :)

[@teckbugz1278]

Shut the front door! 😮 Awesomesauce!

[@samueldeter9735]

First of all really enjoyed seeing the row of truly how many different things you tried...it was oddly encouraging. I'd like to see a bits video over pressure pots and vacuum chambers and stuff; at what level you really need them, and how to find a good one vs a "cheap" one. If I'm missing it and there's already one I'm sorry I did look and couldn't find anything.

[@iDeviceChgr]

I have some M3 fender vents on my C10 that I have been wanting to replace the bubble logo with a Chevy bow tie, and I think this is how I should do it! 👍🏼 great project Bob!

[@ashipshow]

Cool project! Just one little head's up tho. Epoxy is pretty terrible in UV exposure, so after not too long in the sun, it's gonna get cloudy and start to develop little cracks... but who cares! Its still cool

[@becurbilyg]

serious question. what if we mix in some clear sunscreen in the epoxy? would this help? are there any alternatives to using epoxy for outdoors?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Not all epoxy acts that way. What we're using has UV additives to help combat yellowing & clouding. Similar to what is used on nicer boat finishes.

[@becurbilyg]

@@Iliketomakestuff Oh I see. Didn't know about that!

[@ashipshow]

@@becurbilyg Even epoxy with UV inhibitors are not meant to exposed to the elements directly. On boats with clear wood finish, the epoxy is used to encapsulate/protect the wood from the elements, and then typically a marine varnish is applied over the epoxy (like spar varnish / epiphanes/ etc.) Polyester or Vinyl Ester based resins are UV resistant, but they typically don't dry clear so they wouldn't work in this application. The best bet here would be to apply a UV blocking coating on top of the epoxy like an automotive clear coat or varnish. Bob, I hope you don't take this as crapping on your project, I'm just trying to throw info out there that I've learned over the past couple years restoring a boat.

[@biomcanx1]

That was AWESOME!!

[@jonwills1957]

What a really cool project!

[@owendehm1586]

I love looking forward to your videos every Thursday

[@JasonPatz]

Very nice! A simple idea executed well.

[@vedantjain5853]

Awesome as always

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much!

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Man that is super cool! ♥️♥️♥️

[@The1Creston]

I have so much fun learning from you and your team.

[@is300ev2]

Remove all the badging on the car and black out all the chrome trim 👍🏾

[@stephlrideout]

Then the cherry on top, tinting the windshield

[@trublgrl]

And put an automatic machine gun inside, like Nick Fury has.

[@anthonykrepps1624]

Awesome man. Nice new SUV

[@VegasRT500]

Yes lets do a How To video with equipment that 90% of people do not have. Hooray!!!

[@skewedmaker]

Great video! That UV ink could be a surprise for birthday cards or party name badges

[@jannj04]

I Love Marvel's Agents of Shield so much

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Now that is just wicked cool stuff! Awesome stuff!

[@doubleV4]

Really cool. I have 65 beetle, I've been planning to but same type custom horn you did, but with transformers sound. (already have all the parts for it, just need to make the leap) This summer I also lost one of my wheel center caps, and been planning about doing new ones with transformers logo. But this gave me idea of doing vw logo, and hide that transformers logo behind....

[@maxximumb]

Bob, with the UV ink in the domed resin, I think the resin caused the ink to lift, causing the fuzziness. I'm wondering if you cover the UV ink with a couple of coats of clear coat to seal the ink. Also let the ink dry for a day or two. Make sure all of the solvents in the ink have out-gassed. The clear coat should keep the ink from running. If it runs with the clear coat, it could be the solvent in the clear coat is re-wetting the ink. Try a water based clear coat instead.

[@martymcfly4038]

Wow, this is my favourite chanel for a reason! Cool projects well done.

[@ausfrog381]

First came here for the wood working stuff, but man you do some cool stuff...

[@TheGreatest1974]

You are very clever, and make an excellent job in what you’ve done. It looks amazing. 👍👍

[@cemx86]

At 10:48 you can see the white of the edge of the thick VHB tape. A black marker would have covered that nicely.

[@pedroarielmenendezdelcueto4595]

You are a genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want one like those

[@Chef_PC]

The Rub-n-Buff on the lines looks fine, but you should look at using white nail polish and then wipe it off with non-acetate remover. The polish stays in the lines and it comes out amazing, especially if the laser burned deep.

[@patrickmeehan3728]

That M.A.K.E shirt is badass

[@loganc4233]

That is ridiculously cool ....

[@GoGreenMan]

Came out really good! Keep up the great work guys!

[@dave14647]

I think this is Bob's way of admitting that he is a secret Hydra agent all along and this is how he helps hydra by getting more subs for them..... Clever

[@w159]

Cool, basically something very few could even make. Great idea!

[@diggerwayne]

Really cool. Fun episode.

[@patricio-gomez1]

You are incredibly creative! Congrats

[@Marcenstein82]

This is awesome in so many ways!!!! love it!

[@tripledogworkshop]

This is absolutely brilliant! I have a very black car too and it is often referred to as a 'bat mobile'. i am going to hide a batman logo behind the BMW badge! thanks for the inspiration!!

[@jayholt2101]

That’s pretty cool. I have been thinking to hide images without motorcycle. This is getting me started now.

[@joshuaszeto]

I imagine that using a dark gun metal instead of the grey would still give you enough clarity to see during the day but won't be too contrasty to interfere with the hydra logo being the highest contrast image when a uv light is cast on it.

[@sherlinmoon7614]

OH MY GOD!!! YESS!! I loved the series soo much, I would totallyy do this to my car !! Or rather my partner's car haha!!

[@jandrew2514]

Awesome video Bob, loved the idea of using the uv ink to hide an image, keep up the awesome work dude! :)

[@lowercasesecondchannel]

This would make a great escape room puzzle. I have a world globe for a puzzle box thanks to you. Weird it changed colour. Must be something to do with the resin?

[@ironmanjrb3688]

Good job as always bob

[@Guitarsoulmadness]

Awesome project at so many levels. I love it.

[@rickadus31]

That would be cool as a pin and then get discovered when you walk into a room with a uv light

[@theherrdark4834]

Oh, this would be great for the guys who build hotrods or custom builds. Imagine (as an example) having an old Mustang with custom made headlight covers, turn headlights off, flip a switch and there is the Ford Cobra in each of the headlights. Perfect for the parking lot at cruise nights

[@JamesLee-sw6ss]

Print a ruler with Metric measurements, then put SAE measuring with hidden ink. All in one ruler!

[@hansiejansevanrensburg291]

James Lee Now that is what I call problem solving.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Ohhh! great idea!