succulent-c 1 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 How do!I'm thinkin about removing the 3 rear badges ('Vw' 'Golf' and 'VR6' badges) and spraying them black -because my car is black.Does any1 have any tips on how to get them off without damaging them or the paint work. Also whats best for sticking them back on again with after?Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can't remember how I took mine off, I remember heating them up a bit though!Used no more nails double sided foam tape to stick them back on Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hairdryer!! Works every time.... get a credit card, heat the badge with a hairdryer then use the credit card to prize it off gently... : ) Link to post Share on other sites
succulent-c 1 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hairdryers and credit cards!! You women are all the same! Err... I mean thanks nat, i'll give it a go! Link to post Share on other sites
SamboVr6 0 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hairdryers and credit cards!! You women are all the same! Err... I mean thanks nat' date=' i'll give it a go! [/quote']Dont knock it till youve tried it! My hairdryer has been used for pretty much everything, de-badgeing, de-icing, but yeah what Nat said is def the best way. I de-badged my punto that way, works great. Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 you birds and your hairdryers !! god help us ! lol Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 haha, makes me laugh.... im the most 'un-girly' girl ever, but i still have to dry my hair!! not a lot of choice... lol(oh and we all have bank cards... ) Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 i always use about 10lb fishing line put it on the stickyback of the badge and pull up with ur while holding the line tight then down keep doing it while moving across the badge,(basically cutting through sticky with fishing line)hope u understand me,that way no chance of damaging the paint:)takes around 30seconds then just use a bit of elbow grease to get the rest of the sticky stuff off,hope ive helped,,ps i just pull the vw off,,,,,black front vw badge came for me today the chrome vr6 1 looked out of place,,so i got a scouring pad out the kitchen and it takes chrome off quite easy took about 20 mins to get it all black gave it a polish with autoglym bumper care,,now looks sweet;) Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 aye fishing gut every time, makes an effective saw to cut thru the foam on the badge rear but doesnt damage the paint, then use petrol to soften and remove the residue. Just get a length and wrap round fingers, saw up and down as you pull across the badge direction. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I wish i had the cojones to do that as i thought about doing mine in matte black but the fact they arent available anymore and be f*cked if im paying £200 for a new set off some twat Link to post Share on other sites
VR6-DUB 3 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 once the badges are off, whats the best product/liquid to use to clean up the rest of the sticky/residue left over??? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 nail polish remover or petrol... just be careful to just rub the sticky bits and clean it with plenty of water after. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6-DUB 3 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks Nat :-) Link to post Share on other sites
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