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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: MickP mk3 on 22 October 2013, 18:45

Title: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: MickP mk3 on 22 October 2013, 18:45

I liked the red MK2 door GTI badge way better than the MK3 badge, so i set about re-vamping mine today and heres the result
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h375/mickparky81/temporary_zps49fe116c.jpg) (http://s1106.photobucket.com/user/mickparky81/media/temporary_zps49fe116c.jpg.html)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h375/mickparky81/temporary_zpsf0d9c325.jpg) (http://s1106.photobucket.com/user/mickparky81/media/temporary_zpsf0d9c325.jpg.html)
 :smiley:

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: CraigBest on 22 October 2013, 21:41

This looks really good!

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: John W on 23 October 2013, 07:55

That does look good! Any particular trick or just a steady hand with the paintbrush?

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: MickP mk3 on 23 October 2013, 11:21

I had my door trim off for repainting the bottom panel, so i took the badge out scraped the silver off the gti with a Stanley blade then sprayed it with primer, then scraped the primer off the gti, then sprayed it red and scraped the red off the gti, then give it a coat of lacquer

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: John W on 23 October 2013, 11:31

Neat! Might have to copy that..... :smug:

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: gasketface on 25 October 2013, 22:42

you can buy them new but they are a little pricey :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-Golf-mk3-Anniversary-trim-badges-x2-GTi-16v-/221270623685?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW&hash=item3384c1c5c5

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: Screech16v on 25 October 2013, 23:13

They are used  :grin:

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: MickP mk3 on 26 October 2013, 10:52

Geeez! Mine cost me £0. i used left over paint in the garage, but to buy paint would only be about a tener and a hour or 2 of graft.

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: VW BUSH on 26 October 2013, 11:14

I blanked mine off, makes it more aerodynamic :grin:

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: GolfGL on 13 November 2013, 22:34

Hi guys how easy does the badge come out of the rub strip?

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 14 November 2013, 07:06

Very.

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: MickP mk3 on 14 November 2013, 19:19

I pushed mine out from the back while the strips were off the doors, not sure if you could ping them out from the front without damaging the plastic.

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: Callum_K on 15 November 2013, 11:00

I managed to wedge mine out from the front last night using a feeler gauge  :laugh:

Will post a pic when I'm done!

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: Callum_K on 19 November 2013, 19:12

Mine didn't turn out so great,  so just replaced them,  with something a little different.... 

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/calistheman/IMG_20131119_190033_zpse0e6d2e7.jpg)

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: John W on 21 November 2013, 16:17

Quote from: Callum_K on 19 November 2013, 19:12

Mine didn't turn out so great,  so just replaced them,  with something a little different.... 

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/calistheman/IMG_20131119_190033_zpse0e6d2e7.jpg)

Wow! What are THOSE off ? Straight swap?

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: Callum_K on 22 November 2013, 09:53

Quote from: John W on 21 November 2013, 16:17

Wow! What are THOSE off ? Straight swap?

http://trimsport.bigcartel.com/category/oem-quality-badges

 :smiley:

They come with an adhesive backing rather than clipping in, fit is perfect.

Title: Re: Door bump strip GTI badge re-vamp
Post by: John W on 22 November 2013, 09:58

Very nice!  :cool: