# Help us find magnetic flames **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 25, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806 "2018-05-25T15:58:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/1 "2018-05-25T15:58:06Z")
Some years back I gave my brother a motorcycle. When I rode it I had put (approximately 5 X 3 inch) magnetic flames on the tank, one on each side. Kind of hokey I know, but it was a cheap and easy way to add some flare to the otherwise plain tank. After years gone by the flames have faded and he wants to replace them. He told me he’s going nuts trying to find them. Auto parts stores, specialty custom auto stores, ebay, the web. All he can find are the huge ones made for cars and trucks. I looked myself. And he’s right. The small ones aren’t anywhere to be found. IIRC I bought the first set at a truck stop in northern Wisconsin, circa 1998. [HERE](http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/attachments/f39/41414d1315678247-fs-magnetic-fastflames-001.jpg) is what they look like (the flame directly under the Pontiac logo). Any idea where he could find these? Keep in mind he wants them to be magnetic, not adhesive. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/2 "2018-05-25T16:01:43Z")
Good taste prevents me from assisting you in this quest. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/3 "2018-05-25T16:11:09Z")
Googling for “[flame magnets for cars](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=flame+magnets+for+cars&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8)” brings up quite a few hits. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/4 "2018-05-25T16:12:55Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > Good taste prevents me from assisting you in this quest. 😃 There is nothing else on the tank so they do make it seem less plain. But hey, I wouldn’t be looking myself except for the challenge. It hasen’t even been my bike for over 10 years. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/5 "2018-05-25T16:44:28Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Googling for “[flame magnets for cars](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=flame+magnets+for+cars&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8)” brings up quite a few hits. See the OP. Almost all of them are the large ones for cars and/or are not magnetic. So no go. ---
**Author:** ![Grestarian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grestarian/32/3227_2.png) [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/6 "2018-05-25T21:07:18Z")
What area of the country (planet?) does your brother live in? A dozen years ago, there was a place in San Diego called Cycle Parts West with dozens of binders full of pages of stickers and magnets for motorcycles. They were my go-to shop for aftermarket parts, tires & changing service, and a few other services I couldn’t do for myself. I have no idea if they’re still there or not. If you’d rather look on-line, try [DennisKirk.com](http://DennisKirk.com) > **[Motorcycle Gear | Shop Online & Stores Near You! - Cycle Gear](https://www.cyclegear.com/)** > > All the best motorcycle parts, gear & apparel is right here at Cycle Gear. Shop the way you want! Browse our digital catalog, order online or buy in-person. [BikeBandit.com](http://BikeBandit.com) and, naturally… > **[Motorcycle Superstore | JPCycles.com](https://www.jpcycles.com/motorcyclesuperstore)** > > J&P Cycles, the industry's largest motorcycle superstore, offers over 700 brands of motorcycle parts, helmets, gear and apparel. Have fun hunting! —G! ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/7 "2018-05-25T21:10:54Z")
A place that makes signs for political campaigns?? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/8 "2018-05-25T21:26:47Z")
> [@Grestarian](#): > > What area of the country (planet?) does your brother live in? Southeast Wisconsin about 37 miles north of Milwaukee. I bought the first set off the rack at a truck stop for about $10. So when he told me he couldn’t find them anywhere I thought he was nuts but it looks like he was right. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/9 "2018-05-25T21:49:43Z")
Were they maybe packaged something like [this](https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Pack-Crystal-Trim-Magnetic-Gold-Mini-Flames/142776172733)? Looks like a very similar product, possibly from the same company. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/10 "2018-05-25T22:22:03Z")
[Here’s an 18" one](https://www.amazon.com/Magnet-America-Three-Flames-Design-Traditional-26/dp/B005N0JMQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527286757&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic%2Bflame%2Bdecals%2Bfor%2Bcars&th=1). What length are you looking for? StG ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/11 "2018-05-25T22:32:46Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Were they maybe packaged something like [this](https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Pack-Crystal-Trim-Magnetic-Gold-Mini-Flames/142776172733)? Looks like a very similar product, possibly from the same company. I saw those before. Those are much smaller and not the color he wants. Surprisingly I couldn’t find anything else made by that company that matches the old set. > [@StGermain](#): > > [Here’s an 18" one](https://www.amazon.com/Magnet-America-Three-Flames-Design-Traditional-26/dp/B005N0JMQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527286757&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic%2Bflame%2Bdecals%2Bfor%2Bcars&th=1). What length are you looking for? > [@pkbites](#): > > (approximately 5 X 3 inch) ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/12 "2018-05-25T22:33:40Z")
[Here’s 11".](http://drtorch.com/product/miscellaneous-magnetic-flames-2/) StG ---
**Author:** ![BobBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@BobBitchin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobBitchin)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/13 "2018-05-25T22:34:22Z")
If you can’t find what you need, you could always buy adhesive flames and some sheet magnets. Stick flames to magnet, cut magnetic sheet to fit, boom. ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2018, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/14 "2018-05-27T05:55:53Z")
> [@BobBitchin](#): > > If you can’t find what you need, you could always buy adhesive flames and some sheet magnets. > > Stick flames to magnet, cut magnetic sheet to fit, boom. That would make a bitchin decal. Good idea. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![BobBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@BobBitchin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobBitchin)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/15 "2018-05-27T06:12:24Z")
> [@GusNSpot](#): > > That would make a bitchin decal. Good idea. 😉 I see what you did there:eek: And I liked it.:D:D ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/16 "2018-05-28T04:58:47Z")
Sheets of magnetic flux and flames? Strapped to a tank of gasoline? Oh, you’re just asking for trouble. Dennis ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/17 "2018-05-28T20:27:21Z")
Most sign shops do magnetic signs. Show them a photo of too-big or stick-on flames. They can print it in whatever size you want on magnetic stock. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/18 "2018-05-28T21:07:18Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > Good taste prevents me from assisting you in this quest. 😃 Does this mean you don’t have Illest and Hoonigan stickers on your cars? ---
**Author:** ![DavidwithanR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@DavidwithanR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidwithanR)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-find-magnetic-flames/814806/19 "2018-05-28T21:29:20Z")
Maybe a hockey helmet from Calgary. 🙂