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VW badges
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:35 pm
by mwarner87
im after black badges for my GTI, is the best place to get these vagparts?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:07 am
by Tim_GTi
i'm pretty sure there out of production now? dont quote me though.
Best bet is yo buy some off eBay and paint them DIY style.
you can get a very good finish if you apply a good few layers of primer, use 1200 odd grit sandpaper and have a bit of patience
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:40 am
by randy
You can just simply spray your old badges.
I did my tailgate badge black.
What you need:
-Halfords Wet and Dry paper - 120 Grit (i used 120 and not 1200 as someone previously recommended it)
-Halfords Primer Grey
-Halfords Gloss Black Spray Paint
Obviously you dont need to use all halfords products.
If you want you can take the silver vw badge off the backing using a screwdriver but i just opted to paint the whole thing.
Sand the badge now until the shine goes away and the badge is dull. Make sure you get all the dust from sanding off before using the primer.
Give one coat primer, wait 20-30 mins and give another coat. If you feel you need to use a 3rd coat then do that after another 20-30 minute interval ( Personally didnt do this). Leave to dry overnight.
Next day give the badge anything from 5-8 coats of gloass black paint. Intervals of 20-30 mins between each coat. Make sure you get all edges and spray evenly. Again leave to dry overnight.
Enjoy your black badges
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:35 am
by Mouse_GTI
Rear ones are on ebay. I managed to get a front one off ebay for a Golf though it needs modifiying a bit to fit
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:22 am
by mwarner87
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:36 pm
by Tim_GTi
thats just the 'about our shop' page on vagparts
what's the name of the badge that you found on vagparts?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:40 pm
by mwarner87
sorry....
Black rear VW badge for the 6N2 Polo
is what im after
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:13 pm
by Tim_GTi
yeh for the rear badge i'd go with what mouse advised, eBay. It may not be advertised as a polo rear badge, best bet it is measure yours and check it matches up with the size of the badge for sale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:17 pm
by mwarner87
ok will do
on ebay they're bagdes for sharans, golfs etc etc, do these fit gti's?
i will measure mine when i go outside
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:22 pm
by Tim_GTi
if there the same diameter they should fit no problem
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:33 pm
by mwarner87
cheers thanks alot, i get looking when i measure up
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:14 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Mk4 Golf Rear Badge is the same