Boot Badge Removal

[Parker]

I've finally got around to ordering a replacement boot badge, the one that fades (see pic).

My question is how best to remove this badge without damaging the surrounding chrome? From memory there is a dimple on one side to ease the badge out but I envisage damage if this is done with a screwdriver, I'm guessing this is pretty well stuck in place from new

[GreyGhost]

If they are like all the other badges it will be stuck on with an adhesive backing. Using a plastic tool (no sniggering in the back row) and a hair dryer, warm the badge and gently ease the plastic tool behind the badge. As the adhesive warms the badge will come away from the surround. Alternativley, drill a hole through the centre of the badge, stop before the metal, insert a small allen key, heat and pull.


No doubt someone is going to tell me the are bolted on now.

[Dave Goody]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

If they are like all the other badges it will be stuck on with an adhesive backing. Using a plastic tool (no sniggering in the back row) and a hair dryer, warm the badge and gently ease the plastic tool behind the badge. As the adhesive warms the badge will come away from the surround. Alternativley, drill a hole through the centre of the badge, stop before the metal, insert a small allen key, heat and pull.


No doubt someone is going to tell me the are bolted on now.

Yes I drilled mine 1st, then heated, then pulled off with a hooked tool from centre. Don't lever off from side with a screwdriver you will damage paint.
Dave

[Parker]

Thanks, now where do I get a hairdryer - have you seen my head !!!

Call to my mothers I think

[Dave Goody]

Originally Posted by Parker

Thanks, now where do I get a hairdryer - have you seen my head !!!

Call to my mothers I think

Very hot water works too. You do have a kettle?

[pab]

if you have some wax cotton or thick fishing line,get it behind the badge..easy with no damage.
parker thought you would upgrade to the early mk1 style boot lid handle

[MN190]

Originally Posted by Dave Goody

Very hot water works too. You do have a kettle?

But don't use boiling water

[Parker]

Originally Posted by pab

if you have some wax cotton or thick fishing line,get it behind the badge..easy with no damage.
parker thought you would upgrade to the early mk1 style boot lid handle

Thanks for all the advise. As regards the MK1 handle hmmm it's on my list but have spent quite a few pennies on the walnut dash, steering wheel, walnut gear knob & mud flaps just recently. Also in my sights is a single din DVD/GPS etc. a cherished number plate & new smile plate plus I'm booked into Lates in October for full service, T4 & aircon check. AND I'm considering powerfold mirrors.

So £10 for new badge seemed cheapest option to brighten things up :lol:

[jt002e2762]

Dental Floss!! Seasaw behind the badge, It cuts the adhesive pad. Honest it works a treat. Cheers, JRT.

[Parker]

Boot badge arrived from Rimmer Bros within 24 hours which is very good, cost £14 with P & P which is an absolute obscene amount of money for what it is !!!

Fitting was dead easy, slipped thin piece if plastic in the small gap & it more ore less fell away the glue was drying up.

Looks great now so pleased. :lol:

By the way I saw one of these on eBay at the moment going for £25 and the auction not finished yet, seller stating very rare Try Rimmer Bros. if you're after one stock does not appear to be an issue.