The Complete Manufacturing Process of Custom Automotive Emblems: From Idea to Finished Product
Most people only see the finished emblem installed on a vehicle — but few understand how much precision and engineering goes into creating a high-quality car emblem.
Here is an inside look at the full manufacturing workflow used to produce custom automotive emblems in our factory.
1. Step One: Design & 3D Engineering
Every project begins with:
Vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF)
3D modeling (STP/IGS format)
Thickness and size planning
Mounting method selection (adhesive, clips, screws)
Our engineering team evaluates all details to ensure manufacturability and durability.
2. Step Two: Mold Creation
For injection-molded ABS or metal emblems, we create precision steel molds using CNC machining.
This step ensures:
dimensional accuracy
clean edges
consistent production tolerance
Mold quality directly affects the final emblem quality.
3. Step Three: Injection Molding / Casting
Depending on the material:
ABS emblems → injection molding
Zinc alloy emblems → die casting
Resin emblems → mold filling
We control temperature, pressure, and cycle time to achieve consistent shape and finish.
4. Step Four: Surface Treatment & Coating
This is where the magic happens. Depending on the design, we apply:
electroplating
chrome coating
matte or gloss paint
UV printing
color filling
epoxy resin coating
Each process enhances durability and appearance.
5. Step Five: Adhesive Application or Mounting System
We prepare the back of the emblem with:
3M automotive adhesive
PE foam tape
Custom clip structures
Screw-hole fixtures
Each mounting option is tested for strength.
6. Step Six: Quality Inspection
We check:
color accuracy
plating thickness
adhesion strength
dimensional accuracy
impact resistance
weather resistance
Only products that pass 100% inspection move to packaging.
7. Step Seven: Packaging & Delivery
Finally, the emblems are:
protected with film
packed individually or in bulk
shipped globally with fast delivery options
Our streamlined process ensures stable quality and short lead times for OEM and aftermarket clients.
From concept to finished emblem, every step requires professional engineering, precision machining, and strict quality control.
With 25 years of expertise, we provide end-to-end custom emblem manufacturing with low MOQ, fast sampling, and high consistency.