Replacing the rear VW badge

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:05 am

For those who have changed their rear VW badges:

When you remove the old badge, and put the replacement badge on, what is the most foolproof method in which to make sure that you don't apply the new badge at a wonky angle?

Cheers

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:10 am

Not that i've done this, but i'd draw a little bit of chalk on the tailgate in line with some of the points on the badge, then when the new one goes on line it up. Cant see why it wouldn't work!

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:15 am

When repositioning my new GTI badge to the left i used pencil very very lightly. When putting on my black badge I just used my eyes and hoped I got it right

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:52 pm

CymruPolo wrote:Maybe use some sort of tape?

Yep. Thats probably the best way.

Maybe get a piece of paper and trace the badge with a pencil and record the measurements from a certain point?

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:06 pm

I've only ever just positioned my head as far back as I can while still being able to stick the badge on, that way I'm not looking too closely and can see a bit more

I've done it about 4 or 5 times now I think.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:24 pm

In the end I just lined it up by sight, after removing the old badge and spending 15 minutes with the autoglym tar remover to get all of the old glue off! Front one of course just clips in.

Super

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:30 pm

About time mate!

Looks really good, you know you want to remove the rear wiper now...smooooth.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:54 pm

olop_chris wrote:Looks really good, you know you want to remove the rear wiper now...smooooth.

Not with Winter looming I don't - would be like driving a van once the rear is plastered in road muck and dirt

BENNO · Post by **BENNO** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:14 am

wish i had a rear wiper some times...

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:31 am

BENNO wrote:wish i had a rear wiper some times...

But then it does look better

kenny15 · Post by **kenny15** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:34 pm

you don't need a rear wiper on the tailgate , just put rain-x on the rear window , plus it make the the polo ass alot cleaner aswell without the wiper . will need to get some new pics of my polo up as i had done a few mods since last time i posted pics of it

kenny15 · Post by **kenny15** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:39 pm

here a copy of new pics of the polo

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:44 pm

Is that a 9n rear badge Kenny?

I had trouble getting mine to stay on propely, looked like it was going to fall off.

How did you get it to stay on?

kenny15 · Post by **kenny15** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:57 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:Is that a 9n rear badge Kenny?

I had trouble getting mine to stay on propely, looked like it was going to fall off.

How did you get it to stay on?

nope it not a 9n badge it off a passat it just stuck on to the paintwork , has to split the badge in two so i could paint it , If you want to see it ,the car will will inside UD show in march next year

cheer kenny