Red Badges

Don7601 · Post by **Don7601** » Sat May 20, 2017 8:13 pm

Can anyone point in the right direction where I can source red GTI badges (front and rear) for the wife's 6C please.

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MattAlderson · Post by **MattAlderson** » Sat May 20, 2017 8:29 pm

Don7601 wrote:Can anyone point in the right direction where I can source red GTI badges (front and rear) for the wife's 6C please.

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There was some on ebay last time I checked mate [emoji106]

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Don7601 · Post by **Don7601** » Sat May 20, 2017 8:31 pm

Thanks mate. I've been on there and there's loads of options. Ideally I'd like them to be the same size and font and avoid any issues with the front one fitting.

Do most folks use OE ones from another model??

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MattAlderson · Post by **MattAlderson** » Sat May 20, 2017 8:46 pm

Don7601 wrote:Thanks mate. I've been on there and there's loads of options. Ideally I'd like them to be the same size and font and avoid any issues with the front one fitting.

Do most folks use OE ones from another model??

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I'm not entirely sure tbh, might be worth taking the front one off and measuring it and checking the red ones measurements online.
I would like the red ones on mine but don't fancy taking the back ones off, just incase I put the red ones on in the wrong place lol.

But the ones on ebay look the same fitment and font.

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Don7601 · Post by **Don7601** » Sat May 20, 2017 8:48 pm

Thanks fella. They're only a tenner so nothing to lose.

As for fitting the rear. I was thinking of masking around the original badge then removing. That should leave a template for fitting the new one [emoji106]

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MattAlderson · Post by **MattAlderson** » Sat May 20, 2017 8:50 pm

Yeah thats true and yeah good idea I might just do that [emoji106]

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SRGTD · Post by **SRGTD** » Sat May 20, 2017 10:56 pm

Badge skins are another option;

http://www.badgeskins.com/polo.html

peter_dk25 · Post by **peter_dk25** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:13 am

http://shop.ahw-shop.de/schriftzug-gti- ... ial?c=6425

http://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-golf-gti-sch ... rot?c=6425

joe6 · Post by **joe6** » Sun May 21, 2017 11:28 am

If you but OEM ones for MKVII GTI - about £25 on ebay and the same size - they are stuck on the backing paper with the correct spacing so just peel off as you fit them and get the correct spacing on the car.

Willni · Post by **Willni** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:45 pm

For correct spacing you can use EKTA they have the dimensions on them, or take masking tape mask around the badge and in between and then remove. Use a caramel wheel to remove any residue from previous badge, then replace lettering.

My advice don't be stingy when it comes to badges etc they're ridiculous prices i will admit but the £5-£10 one have only ever lasted me 6 months. Some people spray halfords lacquer over them but by that stage it's £17 and you're only really saving £8 which will probably chip.

Don7601 · Post by **Don7601** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:53 pm

Thanks everyone. Think I'll get my local dealer to price me up on some golf7 gti PP badges.

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pipsyp · Post by **pipsyp** » Tue May 23, 2017 10:43 am

Badgeskins are great. Take a while to arrive as they come posted from Canada but v good laser cut 3M vinyl.

Fitted mine in moments, just have to take care to get them sitting on the badge right.

So far the only issue ive had is that the tiniest corner of the rear "I" has chipped off but you have to be right up close to the car to notice it. Ironically the front one is still just perfect.

I prefer the skins as if needs be they can be removed and take the car back to silver badges if needs be.....or repurchased from Badgeskins if they ever get too grotty....going by the state of mine they'll last an age. Also you then dont need to bugger about removing and refitting badges with the spacing challenges that involves.

I will also note that the red on the actual OEM badges is an inlay which can also detach from the badge itself....not much different to badgeskins really.

olly_gc · Post by **olly_gc** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:55 am

pipsyp wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2017 10:43 am Badgeskins are great. Take a while to arrive as they come posted from Canada but v good laser cut 3M vinyl.

Fitted mine in moments, just have to take care to get them sitting on the badge right.

So far the only issue ive had is that the tiniest corner of the rear "I" has chipped off but you have to be right up close to the car to notice it. Ironically the front one is still just perfect.

I prefer the skins as if needs be they can be removed and take the car back to silver badges if needs be.....or repurchased from Badgeskins if they ever get too grotty....going by the state of mine they'll last an age. Also you then dont need to bugger about removing and refitting badges with the spacing challenges that involves.

I will also note that the red on the actual OEM badges is an inlay which can also detach from the badge itself....not much different to badgeskins really.

How long did they take to come mate? Just order a red TSI skin.

pipsyp · Post by **pipsyp** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:03 am

A little while...the guy is based in Canada. I think he posts them straightaway via Canada Mail but it then takes a few weeks for the snail mail to arrive.

Really like the product and to me made more sense than buying the badges. Ive had mine on the car for several months now....only one skin has a slight chip out of a corner and you really have to look close at it to notice. Ironically its the badge on my tailgate thats chipped..the one on the front grille is perfect.

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