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bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:07 pm

Hi guys, before I go at my rear badge with a screwy is it connected inside the tailgate??

How do i remove it? MK5 GTi

Thanks

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:14 pm

Hi mate

The rear VW badge is simply glued on with adhesive. On a warm day you can simply go at it with your hands and just pull the blighter off, thats what I did!

Tailor · Post by **Tailor** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:24 pm

Si_GTi wrote:Hi mate

The rear VW badge is simply glued on with adhesive. On a warm day you can simply go at it with your hands and just pull the blighter off, thats what I did!

I am also planing to do this, Just wonder how would i glue it back on, can i just use double sided tape, or will that be too weak
Thanks

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:24 pm

ur a star my man.......thanks mate

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:17 pm

Tailor wrote:I am also planing to do this, Just wonder how would i glue it back on, can i just use double sided tape, or will that be too weak
Thanks

I stuck mine on with trim repair tape from Halfords

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:45 pm

you can use something called VHB tape which is excellent, or there is a double sided tape made by Vesa which is really good - ive used it to mount car badges in the past.

Tailor · Post by **Tailor** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:23 pm

alexperkins wrote:you can use something called VHB tape which is excellent, or there is a double sided tape made by Vesa which is really good - ive used it to mount car badges in the past.

Ive heard about the VHB Tapes.. but were could i get it from... will b&q have it?

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:30 pm

Nope - a signmakers will have it or a body shop. Otherwise you can get it off the internet.

Anywhere that sells a good range of tapes should stock it but im not so sure about BandQ

Tailor · Post by **Tailor** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:36 pm

alexperkins wrote:Nope - a signmakers will have it or a body shop. Otherwise you can get it off the internet.

Anywhere that sells a good range of tapes should stock it but im not so sure about BandQ

Thanks for that Alex.. Thers a sign shop on my high street will go and check it out tommorow.

Also about the sign if i take off the actual sign from the rubber that is sits on, will it fit nicely back on to my car..?

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:40 pm

I believe not. Ive got one on my desk at home - the rubber provides the area so you can stick it on. Without the rubber, the sign it very flimsy and isnt stickable

Tailor · Post by **Tailor** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:46 pm

alexperkins wrote:I believe not. Ive got one on my desk at home - the rubber provides the area so you can stick it on. Without the rubber, the sign it very flimsy and isnt stickable

Ahh mate ... my idea is to take the rubber off and spray the badge black, my cars blue and i was hoping without the rubber on the badge it would be much nice.... Ohh well will need to find a way of making the badge stronger or getting it to stick on properly

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:12 pm

as long as it has an even, clean smooth and level back surface , it will stick perfectly

So theres something to start on

Tailor · Post by **Tailor** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:21 pm

alexperkins wrote:as long as it has an even, clean smooth and level back surface , it will stick perfectly So theres something to start on

I will be starting that as soon as my frigin exams are over... at least i can put it on the list of things i plan to do... once i finish i`ll let u all kno for future reference

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:37 pm

alexperkins wrote:I believe not. Ive got one on my desk at home - the rubber provides the area so you can stick it on. Without the rubber, the sign it very flimsy and isnt stickable

But the 9N's don't have the rubber surround (the plastic backing is about the same thicknesss) and they stick fine