badge removal/refit

Si-monogram · 19th March 2015, 05:34

hi all. The rear badges on typhoon could do with replacing. Now I know how to take badges off but removing safely is a different matter. Any tips on removing without causing damage to the paint please?
Many thanks, si

lightningmark · 19th March 2015, 06:37

Hairdryer to soften adhesive then self tapper through the middle just deep enough to allow the screw to grip the badge when pulling off with pliers. The surround can then be removed if you like as it is held on with a screw only visible when badge is removed.

RogerHeinz57 · 19th March 2015, 09:51

I have used a new wall paper scraper with tape around the edges to work these badges off, and if enough care is taken, no damage would occur, the idea of applying heat is also a good idea to soften up the spongy gluey stuff that is the adhesive. The smaller the scraper, the better!
Hope this helps.

coab · 26th March 2015, 06:15

Heat them up with a hair dryer and use a credit card.

19th March 2015, 05:34	#1
Si-monogram Banned MG ZTT TYPHOON 180, PPD 75 CDTI 160, METRO 1.3 A+, ABARTH TURISMO 595, MG ZS V6, 75 duotone tourer Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kenilworth Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 448 Thanked 405 Times in 284 Posts	badge removal/refit hi all. The rear badges on typhoon could do with replacing. Now I know how to take badges off but removing safely is a different matter. Any tips on removing without causing damage to the paint please? Many thanks, si

19th March 2015, 06:37	#2
lightningmark Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI +135 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 566 Thanks: 36 Thanked 57 Times in 51 Posts	Hairdryer to soften adhesive then self tapper through the middle just deep enough to allow the screw to grip the badge when pulling off with pliers. The surround can then be removed if you like as it is held on with a screw only visible when badge is removed.

19th March 2015, 09:51	#3
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	I have used a new wall paper scraper with tape around the edges to work these badges off, and if enough care is taken, no damage would occur, the idea of applying heat is also a good idea to soften up the spongy gluey stuff that is the adhesive. The smaller the scraper, the better! Hope this helps.

26th March 2015, 06:15	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,144 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Heat them up with a hair dryer and use a credit card.