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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Upperoilcan on 29 May 2010, 13:31

Title: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 29 May 2010, 13:31: Want one instead of the standard badge,Can anyone point me in the direction of a place that sells them....

Thanks.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: bacillus on 29 May 2010, 15:21: Most folk just paint it themselves...
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 29 May 2010, 15:25: Quote from: bacillus on 29 May 2010, 15:21
Most folk just paint it themselves...

I know,but i want a sold black plastic one...

Cheers.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Keithuk on 29 May 2010, 15:38: Google it. :wink:

VW BADGES ALL VOLKSWAGEN BADGES SUPPLIED (http://www.volkswagenspares.com/page.php?page=badge)

Genuine VW Golf Mk5 black front badge radiator grille (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-VW-Golf-Mk5-black-front-badge-radiator-grille-/120573435420?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c12bc9e1c)
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 29 May 2010, 15:54: Thanks mate....Saw the one on Fleabay..

Stone chipped hence why i want one in black plastic with a matt finish and not sprayed....
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Saint Steve on 29 May 2010, 16:23: Black Gloss vinyl Wrap does the job :wink:
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 29 May 2010, 16:42: You are a wealth of Knowledge Steve.... :smiley:

Being a complete newcomer to this sort of thing,who/where or can do this ?

Sorry for the Noddy questions !!!! lol..
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Saint Steve on 29 May 2010, 17:51: Go to any Vehical wrapping companys or signage companys, and they will have some Black gloss wrap kicking around. All you need is 6" peice (oh er!) and it takes 10 minutes to sit and apply. Peice of Cake :wink:

The chrome part of the badge comes off both front and rear so you can apply it very neatly without fighting with it on the car :smiley:
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: stealthwolf on 30 May 2010, 17:51: I bought mine from dubstop (based in US).
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 01 June 2010, 07:22: Thanks for the post's...

I have managed to source one from Fleabay of all places,solid black and from an VW online shop in Germany....

Having looked at the standard badge on my car is it a case of taking off the grill to remove the badge or can just the chrome part of the badge be removed ?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Saint Steve on 01 June 2010, 12:25: Quote from: Upperoilcan on 01 June 2010, 07:22
Thanks for the post's...

I have managed to source one from Fleabay of all places,solid black and from an VW online shop in Germany....

Having looked at the standard badge on my car is it a case of taking off the grill to remove the badge or can just the chrome part of the badge be removed ?

Thanks in advance.

Yes
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 01 June 2010, 12:45: Quote from: Saint Steve on 01 June 2010, 12:25
Quote from: Upperoilcan on 01 June 2010, 07:22
Thanks for the post's...

Yes

To the first or second part of my post Steve.....(oh and looking at it i have a strange feeling that i will snap it...LOL).

Cheers Graham.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Saint Steve on 01 June 2010, 13:58: Rotate the vw badge in the grill anti-clockwise.

Then with a small screwdriver, prize off the chrome face off the Black housings. Peice of p!ss :smiley:
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 01 June 2010, 14:46: Thanks Steve (Again....LOL).
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 05 June 2010, 17:27: Well that went well,got the new badge on and then snapped one of the clips on the main unit ! trip to vw for me Monday ! Happy days. :sick:
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: dan_apps on 06 June 2010, 11:59: just glue it chap :smiley:
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: AlanD on 06 June 2010, 22:14: Quote from: dan_apps on 06 June 2010, 11:59
just glue it chap :smiley:

What he said, are you ever going to have the badge out ever again?
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: stealthwolf on 08 June 2010, 09:19: The proper way is to remove the front grille ans then extract the badge.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Upperoilcan on 10 June 2010, 08:15: Well one new bracket later and all is well......

And i am pleased with the result's.

Thanks for reply's fella's.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Birksy on 12 June 2010, 17:22: Quote from: Saint Steve on 01 June 2010, 13:58
Rotate the vw badge in the grill anti-clockwise.

Mmmm, I just tried this. I felt a nasty click and now the badge is loose but not out. It feels like I may have broken one of the brackets.

Is it easier to take the grille out? I can see two torx screws and a couple of tabs on the top so I'm hoping its quite accessible once these are out?
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: stealthwolf on 12 June 2010, 23:18: There are four screws - two torx and two philips. Then lift forwards and upwards. Then push the tabs on the badge through.
Title: Re: Matt Black front VW badge...
Post by: Birksy on 12 June 2010, 23:21: Quote from: stealthwolf on 12 June 2010, 23:18
There are four screws - two torx and two philips. Then lift forwards and upwards. Then push the tabs on the badge through.

Tomorrow mornings job. Cheers. :cool: