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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 20:27

Title: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 20:27

Replacing the badge on my boot... What's best to stick it on with

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 May 2014, 21:06

You can buy the oem badge trim tape from halfrauds or you could use some clear silicone sealant just put a few small dabs on the back of each letter i used some on my old mk3 rear vw badge and it was fine  :wink:

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 21:16

I take it the oem trim tape is strong

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 May 2014, 21:27

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 21:16

I take it the oem trim tape is strong

:grin: You'll see when you try and get your old stuff off best way is use a hairdryer but don't get to close to the paintwork then they come off easier

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 21:39

Already got the old one off but just want something that will hold it on tight

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: daddy5x on 30 May 2014, 21:44

I had a pug gti6  and I used a thing called  araldite   its a 2 stage glue   glue its self and a hardener     kept it on for years   I think it cost   £3.50   but worth it   also used it to put handle back on mi tankard lol

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 21:57

Not really wanting to use araldite... I have used this for other things in the past will just go get the oem stuff but thanks for the suggestion

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: daddy5x on 30 May 2014, 22:00

welcome :wink:

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: davidgtrr34 on 30 May 2014, 22:20

The best stuff is the sealant for car windows

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: Scottymk4 on 30 May 2014, 22:35

Where can I get this stuff from David?

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: davidgtrr34 on 30 May 2014, 22:44

Any motor factors shops will have it

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: Wazzzer on 30 May 2014, 23:17

kin ell you used Araldite to stick your boot badge on?!

Can't see anyone barring He-Man being able to pull that off, hope you got it on straight lol

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: daddy5x on 30 May 2014, 23:21

I see ur point lol   yeah it was on straight   there was the markings of the badge still left on    if u know what I mean     but yeah its defo permanent stuff

Title: Re: Sticking vw badge on boot
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 May 2014, 22:54

Quote from: Wazzzer on 30 May 2014, 23:17

kin ell you used Araldite to stick your boot badge on?!

Can't see anyone barring He-Man being able to pull that off, hope you got it on straight lol

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