Gaz's 1.9 Turbo Diesel

[Gary406]

ye but taking the original badge off isnt a good idea. well it is to do a proper job but it will need putting back on.

when the original metal badge is off the lock it shows grooves through it on the lock itself which shows up bad through the new decal.

so i got some clear silicone and i siliconed the new resin badge to the metal badge

you must clean the metal badge properly and give it a light sand with sum sand paper otherwise it shows up through the new badge.

here is what ive got so far . i used clear silicone because any access that squeezes out you wont see

PS - there is still bubbles in the resin which i am dissapointed in but it is gonna look a lot better than it was




NOTE - THE KEY HOLE SECTION WILL SIMPLY STICK ONTO THE PLASTIC ONCE METAL BADGE REMOVED. THAT BIT IS FINE WITH ITS OWN STICKY BACK. AND IS NICE AND FLAT.

[Gary406]

i'm gonna bite the bullet and buy a new genuine badge from dealers. after my holidays of course in 6 weeks .

there only £40 , its not gonna break the bank

[lozz]

£40

they charged me £60 odd quid.
ive still got to fit mine yet im wondering why ibotherd getting a new one tbh theres a few in the breakers yard that looked decent imight find the receipt and see if theyl take it back or give me a credit note of some kind,

sorry to see the badge didnt go to plan

[Gary406]

its ok lozz . its not to bad. just a few bubbles . spoke to kev hes trying to find out why the resin is bubbling.

i'll buy that badge off you at trade forum discount

[lozz]

its ok lozz . its not to bad. just a few bubbles . spoke to kev hes trying to find out why the resin is bubbling.

i'll buy that badge off you at trade forum discount

iwill let you know mate,

if they dont take it back iwill let you have it cheap

[plod]

its ok lozz . its not to bad. just a few bubbles . spoke to kev hes trying to find out why the resin is bubbling.

I was supposed to be working till 5, but boss wasn't there so did mine whilst in car park
Boss of unit next door came out and asked what I was doing, and I showed him the badge
He said the resin needs doing within the vacuum to prevent the air getting in

[lozz]

couid you not warm it up with ahair dryer ?
bubbles might drop out then,

or they might just drop out on there own accord with some nice Sunshine on them,

[Gary406]

nah the resin has dried hard now lozz. bubbles are there to stay.

it isnt that bad honest. it looks good on the car. you cant see them unless you look very close with a magnifieing glass lol

[lozz]

cool
no one will see the bubbles then its only you that knows they are there ,

[Gary406]

pic on the car. looking well now still gonna change it me thinks for a genuine one

[lozz]

nowt wrong with that ,
leave it on the car it blends in nicely

[Gary406]

genuwine me thinks

[CountryPug]

Good attempt Gaz, think the original black suits the lid better though. Sometimes you can colour code too much, although you only realise this after you've got everything screwed back on

[Gary406]

ye. im gonna get a genuine one from dealers after my holiday in 6 weeks.

because they are £40 and atm i cant afford that on a badge. saving for the holiday

[Gary406]

10 days now and my french plates and german surrounds have still not arrived

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