Straights

Howie666 · 24th June 2014, 12:30

Has anyone replaced the centre badges on their straights with the same badge? Mine are not only corroded but dented and damaged too. I've seen replacement badges on ebay but they're customised and I like the originals.
Any advice gratefully received.
Thank you

Jordan Apex · 24th June 2014, 12:46

Is it just the badge that is suffering or the whole centre cap?

Animal · 24th June 2014, 13:44

If it's just the badges to replace they can be cooked off in the oven on a low heat. Then stick on the new ones.

Howie666 · 24th June 2014, 14:04

Thanks guys. Jordan it is just the badges, the centre caps are fine. I appreciate the advice on removing the old caps, but I still want to replace them with the same badge but not wrecked!

Jordan Apex · 24th June 2014, 15:11

You can find out which wheels share the same centre caps and look for them to get the whole thing, unless you go the aftermarket look

I like some of them but van see why you wouldn't want to, if they are the same size as 11 spokes suffolk boy had a few

suzublu · 24th June 2014, 15:24

11's totally different

Howie666 · 24th June 2014, 16:05

The Rimmer's wheel centres are plastic (mine are alloy) and it would cost around £50 plus to get four plastic caps just for the centres! SWMBO really likes the original MGR ones...

Fusilier · 24th June 2014, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howie666

The Rimmer's wheel centres are plastic (mine are alloy) and it would cost around £50 plus to get four plastic caps just for the centres! SWMBO really likes the original MGR ones...

The are like finding hens teeth, I could not find any original badges, so ended up replacing with some resin centre's at a cost of around £10 for four

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-Burgund...item257c73b813

and this is them fitted

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...160965&page=10

Stu

Howie666 · 24th June 2014, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusilier

The are like finding hens teeth, I could not find any original badges, so ended up replacing with some resin centre's at a cost of around £10 for four

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-Burgund...item257c73b813

and this is them fitted

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...160965&page=10

Stu

Thank you Stu, that looks like the best option. It should lift the look of the wheels a lot!

Typhoon190 · 24th June 2014, 18:47

Went through this myself already.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=81004

Tried one company abroad, but they didn't look good at all IMO.

There is a company round the corner from me that do resin badges. I approached them about doing these. They were very helpful, but the initial set up costs are more than I can manage on my own.

http://www.storm-graphics.co.uk/

24th June 2014, 12:30	#1
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Straights Has anyone replaced the centre badges on their straights with the same badge? Mine are not only corroded but dented and damaged too. I've seen replacement badges on ebay but they're customised and I like the originals. Any advice gratefully received. Thank you __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

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Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Is it just the badge that is suffering or the whole centre cap? __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

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24th June 2014, 14:04	#4
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Thanks guys. Jordan it is just the badges, the centre caps are fine. I appreciate the advice on removing the old caps, but I still want to replace them with the same badge but not wrecked! __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

24th June 2014, 15:11	#5
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	You can find out which wheels share the same centre caps and look for them to get the whole thing, unless you go the aftermarket look I like some of them but van see why you wouldn't want to, if they are the same size as 11 spokes suffolk boy had a few __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

24th June 2014, 15:24	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,943 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	11's totally different

24th June 2014, 16:05	#7
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	The Rimmer's wheel centres are plastic (mine are alloy) and it would cost around £50 plus to get four plastic caps just for the centres! SWMBO really likes the original MGR ones... __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

24th June 2014, 18:47	#10
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,708 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Went through this myself already. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=81004 Tried one company abroad, but they didn't look good at all IMO. There is a company round the corner from me that do resin badges. I approached them about doing these. They were very helpful, but the initial set up costs are more than I can manage on my own. http://www.storm-graphics.co.uk/