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Title: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 17:59
Today ive almost finished colour codeing my new smaller rear VW badge.

If you old rear badge is anything like mine its gone gray and the rubber on the edge has started peeling from age.

The new one is from the vw sharan and is smaller than the standard mk4 badge (Badge measures 90mm in diameter) -and will sit nicely inside the indent on the tailgate - Nice subtle mod :afro:  :wink:

I know lots of you have done this already its one of these mods ive been meaning to do for ages  :evil:

When finished should look like this:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/blackpic.jpg)

To Remove your huge VW frisbee  :grin: :
You will need:


1.Sharan Badge- part no 7M3853630AULM  approx £20 or so now  :sad:

2.Double sided foam /tape

3.Wet and Dry Paper 600/1200

4.Spray paint - Got mine from halfords mixed from paint code :afro:, Lacquer

5.Plastic Primer

6.Stanley knife


Have a look at this and see what you think  :smiley:


First thing you need is the rear badge from the vw sharan part no: 7M3853630AULM
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/badge1.jpg)

Heres a pic of the new and old one together:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/oldandnewbadge.jpg)

Now you need to remove the sticky tape from the badge:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/badge2.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/stickyremove.jpg)

Next you need to remove the glue from the six lugs at the back of the badge i used a stanley knife.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/plasticremove.jpg)

Now it should come apart  and look like this:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Sharonbadge1.jpg)

Now use some 600 grit to "key" up the backing of the badge:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/badge5.jpg)

Then prime with plastic primer, Tip; put the spray can in a tub of hot water to get the paint nice and thin and up to room temp. :wink: :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/badge6.jpg)

When the primer is completely dry again "key" it up but this time using 1200 grit paper.
Next apply the first coat of your body colour - Take your time and never rush when painting alway wait for the paint to dry completly before next coat:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/badge7.jpg)

I gave mine three coats -  "keying" Each time using 1200 wet and dry paper between coats.

Next when colour paint is completly dry its time for the lacquer- Again you need to use 1200 grit and plenty of water to lose the shiny top coat.

Now this may seem strange to sand the top coat but you need to do this to achieve the correct colour match and for the lacquer to "take" properly.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/badge8.jpg)


After its completely dry you need to place it back together and re - glue the six lugs where you removed the original glue.

More pics to follow when my lacquer is dry and it is fitted to the car  :laugh:



Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 05 April 2008, 18:47
proper job ur doing there ricky,cant wait to see it on the car :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 18:49
Quote from: kke1 on 05 April 2008, 18:47
proper job ur doing there ricky,cant wait to see it on the car :afro:

Thanks mat - if you need any help with yours just give me a shout bud  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:02
lookin good rich how long did it take u?
wat was the old 1 like to get off ?
nice cool subtle mod ill be doin mine soon
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 21:07
Quote from: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:02
lookin good rich how long did it take u?
wat was the old 1 like to get off ?
nice cool subtle mod ill be doin mine soon

Thanks mate, its taken most of last week - but thats because i was working late some days and allowing 24hr to dry between coats; Golden rule NEVER rush when working with paint!  :smiley:

I havent taken my old badge off yet mate so i shall let you know,
Tho is only stuck on so shouldnt be too much of a prob to get off TBH
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:11
Quote from: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 21:07
Quote from: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:02
lookin good rich how long did it take u?
wat was the old 1 like to get off ?
nice cool subtle mod ill be doin mine soon

Thanks mate, its taken most of last week - but thats because i was working late some days and allowing 24hr to dry between coats Golden rule NEVER rush when working with paint!  :smiley:

I havent taken my old badge off yet mate so i shall let you know,
Tho is only stuck on so shouldnt be too much of a prob to get off TBH

yer know what ur sayin bout rushin lol get some pics up as ur takin it off m8 i seen 1 before and it was pretty messy behind
good luck fella
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 21:13
Quote from: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:11
Quote from: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 21:07
Quote from: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:02
lookin good rich how long did it take u?
wat was the old 1 like to get off ?
nice cool subtle mod ill be doin mine soon

Thanks mate, its taken most of last week - but thats because i was working late some days and allowing 24hr to dry between coats Golden rule NEVER rush when working with paint!  :smiley:

I havent taken my old badge off yet mate so i shall let you know,
Tho is only stuck on so shouldnt be too much of a prob to get off TBH

yer know what ur sayin bout rushin lol get some pics up as ur takin it off m8 i seen 1 before and it was pretty messy behind
good luck fella

Ok bud will do cheers  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Rhyso on 05 April 2008, 21:46
looking good rich

look forward to getting mine :afro:  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: S7CYW on 05 April 2008, 21:50
Quote from: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:02
yer know what ur sayin bout rushin lol get some pics up as ur takin it off m8 i seen 1 before and it was pretty messy behind
good luck fella

They're pretty easy to get off, prizing the bade off with a bit of heat/hot water to soften the sticky foam pads helps. Stickiness left over can be rubbed off, polished up to clean throughly.

Mines off currently as have been painting it black, but might opt for the sharan badge shorty  :smug: looks ace!
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 21:52
Quote from: Rhyso on 05 April 2008, 21:46
looking good rich

look forward to getting mine :afro:  :wink: :grin:

Cheers rhys :afro: If you like yours will be next  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2008, 21:54
Quote from: S7CYW on 05 April 2008, 21:50
Quote from: leeroy20vt on 05 April 2008, 21:02
yer know what ur sayin bout rushin lol get some pics up as ur takin it off m8 i seen 1 before and it was pretty messy behind
good luck fella

They're pretty easy to get off, prizing the bade off with a bit of heat/hot water to soften the sticky foam pads helps. Stickiness left over can be rubbed off, polished up to clean throughly.

Mines off currently as have been painting it black, but might opt for the sharan badge shorty  :smug: looks ace!

Thanks mate yeah sounds easy enough - Yeah it does make it look just that bit better  :laugh:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 April 2008, 08:58
did mine ages ago  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0390.jpg)
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 06 April 2008, 09:02
Quote from: Wazzzer on 06 April 2008, 08:58
did mine ages ago  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0390.jpg)

Looks very good mate :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 April 2008, 11:58
shame about the chav in the reflection lol
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 06 April 2008, 13:37
Quote from: Wazzzer on 06 April 2008, 11:58
shame about the chav in the reflection lol

lol who is that?
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 April 2008, 14:02
me  :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 06 April 2008, 14:07
Quote from: Wazzzer on 06 April 2008, 14:02
me  :grin:

lol  :laugh:  :evil:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 06 April 2008, 14:51
Heres my badge painted finished and put back together:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/fin2.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/fin1.jpg)

Prob fit it next weekend IF it doesnt snow  :rolleyes:  :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Rhyso on 06 April 2008, 14:59
looks good mate :afro:

PAH - snow! Where's your commitment?? i've just finished waxing and taking photos in a hail storm!!  :shocked: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 06 April 2008, 15:00
Quote from: Rhyso on 06 April 2008, 14:59
looks good mate :afro:

PAH - snow! Where's your commitment?? i've just finished waxing and taking photos in a hail storm!!  :shocked: :laugh: :laugh:

I know im a wimp  :embarassed: lol  :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 08 April 2008, 18:16
Now have the badge fitted heres some more pics:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/boot.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/bootremove.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/finsh2.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/finsh3.jpg)

Im very pleased with it - tidys up the rear nicely :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: S7CYW on 08 April 2008, 18:24
Very nice  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 08 April 2008, 18:25
Quote from: S7CYW on 08 April 2008, 18:24
Very nice  :smiley:

Thank you sir  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: iMation on 08 April 2008, 22:28
spo on there mate, very nice indead

n1
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: L8 on 09 April 2008, 12:22
looking good mate top job you done there :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Ashmond on 09 April 2008, 13:56
that looks trick mate, good mod!
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 09 April 2008, 17:52
Thanks guys - Next mod is the R32 dog bone mount which is being fitted on sat :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Rhyso on 09 April 2008, 20:30
good work squire  :cool:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 09 April 2008, 20:33
Quote from: Rhyso on 09 April 2008, 20:30
good work squire  :cool:

Thanks bud :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: gtitdi on 13 April 2008, 20:44
here's mine, just finished it tonight...


(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9748/13042008233ez2.jpg)
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 13 April 2008, 20:47
Quote from: gtitdi on 13 April 2008, 20:44
here's mine, just finished it tonight...


(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9748/13042008233ez2.jpg)

Love it looks so much cleaner, Good job :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Rhyso on 14 April 2008, 09:40
could have washed the boot  :laugh: :laugh:

Rich - i'll have mine tomorrow so will get it in the post to you :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: AlanD on 14 April 2008, 10:21
Mod squad strikes again !!!!!!!

All looking good guys :)
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:00
Quote from: Rhyso on 14 April 2008, 09:40
could have washed the boot  :laugh: :laugh:

Rich - i'll have mine tomorrow so will get it in the post to you :afro:

Ok bud no probs :afro:  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:01
Quote from: AlanD on 14 April 2008, 10:21
Mod squad strikes again !!!!!!!

All looking good guys :)

lol yeah, Cheers bud  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: THiNK on 14 April 2008, 18:04
Stupid question of the day - whats changed (is it just more shinny?) ? Anyone with a before and after shot?

CS
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:11
Quote from: THiNK on 14 April 2008, 18:04
Stupid question of the day - whats changed (is it just more shinny?) ? Anyone with a before and after shot?

CS

Smaller badge and you colour code it, here's the two side by side:

 (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/oldandnewbadge.jpg)

Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: THiNK on 14 April 2008, 18:40
Quote from: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:11
Smaller badge and you colour code it, here's the two side by side:

Ooo tidy :) now i see :)

CS
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:42
Quote from: THiNK on 14 April 2008, 18:40
Quote from: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:11
Smaller badge and you colour code it, here's the two side by side:

Ooo tidy :) now i see :)

CS
Most people would not notice -only the trained mk4 golf eye  :grin:  :laugh: 
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 14 April 2008, 18:51
and when they do notice it they dont understand!!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin:

its a vw thing u dont get until u own one!!!!!! :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 26 April 2008, 21:15
***Update****

Ive also just painted my front vw inserts body colour. Gets rid of the faded gray and also matches the rear vw sharon mod nicely :afro:

Heres a few pics:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/grill1.jpg)


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/grill2.jpg)


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/grill3.jpg)

Hard to see anything in the last pic - Again only a mk4 trained eye would notice this But to me the litttle things MAKE the car  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 27 April 2008, 09:13
very nice mate i would do mine but as i no what hassle it was taking the grill off i may not bother!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 28 April 2008, 16:34
Quote from: kke1 on 27 April 2008, 09:13
very nice mate i would do mine but as i no what hassle it was taking the grill off i may not bother!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Thanks mat  :wink: Went back a lot easier now i know how it all fits together lol  :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: the_stink on 20 July 2009, 08:04
Just Rang for another Sharan Badge just to not the part number has now changed to

7M3853630AULM
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 20 July 2009, 19:01
Quote from: the_stink on 20 July 2009, 08:04
Just Rang for another Sharan Badge just to not the part number has now changed to

7M3853630AULM
Top man Joe :afro:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: jeynesey on 27 July 2009, 14:04
Looks good Rich, and even better "in the flesh" Out of interest, how much was the spray paint mixed up??
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: G60GTI16V on 27 July 2009, 18:58
u missed out a bit attaching the vw logo back to the backing plate thing that u painted...  :tongue:
sorry for being a peckerlol
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 27 July 2009, 23:32
Quote from: jeynesey on 27 July 2009, 14:04
Looks good Rich, and even better "in the flesh" Out of interest, how much was the spray paint mixed up??

10 pounds IIRC  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 27 July 2009, 23:35
Quote from: G60GTI16V on 27 July 2009, 18:58
u missed out a bit attaching the vw logo back to the backing plate thing that u painted...  :tongue:
sorry for being a peckerlol


True  :tongue: you just push it back together and put some glue on the parts you removed the original glue from  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: johnson6672 on 29 July 2009, 22:08
Got my sharan badge today, just need to paint it now. :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: G60GTI16V on 22 August 2009, 12:14
just done mine freshens it up nic, good mod! i stuck it back together with top quality super glue hope that holds as i remove those round melted bits.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z122/G60GTI16V/My%20Golf%20Valver/DSC00528.jpg)

Also copied rich and done the front as its a bit uneven if i didnt do it is a bit tricky if your not to good at painting as its tight to get the paint in there without applying to much which causes dribble (not nice)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z122/G60GTI16V/My%20Golf%20Valver/DSC00530.jpg)
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 23 August 2009, 22:18
Good work  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: jeynesey on 24 August 2009, 13:59
RIch you should make a job lot and stick them on ebay. Going to do mine when I get chance, probablt make a hash of it though! lol

Nick
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 24 August 2009, 20:40
Quote from: jeynesey on 24 August 2009, 13:59
RIch you should make a job lot and stick them on ebay. Going to do mine when I get chance, probablt make a hash of it though! lol

Nick

I might be able to help you out if you like bud  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: jeynesey on 24 August 2009, 22:49
Quote from: richw911 on 24 August 2009, 20:40
Quote from: jeynesey on 24 August 2009, 13:59
RIch you should make a job lot and stick them on ebay. Going to do mine when I get chance, probablt make a hash of it though! lol

Nick

I might be able to help you out if you like bud  :wink:

Do you still have all the gear? ie primer, blue paint etc? Could be easier than me buying it all?
Obviously I would cover costs etc?
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 24 August 2009, 22:53
Quote from: jeynesey on 24 August 2009, 22:49
Quote from: richw911 on 24 August 2009, 20:40
Quote from: jeynesey on 24 August 2009, 13:59
RIch you should make a job lot and stick them on ebay. Going to do mine when I get chance, probablt make a hash of it though! lol

Nick

I might be able to help you out if you like bud  :wink:

Do you still have all the gear? ie primer, blue paint etc? Could be easier than me buying it all?
Obviously I would cover costs etc?

pm sent  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Stokie Mac on 14 March 2010, 19:52
I will be doing this mod on mine next..
 :cool:
Got a VW Sharan Badge from the stealers & just got off my Front VW Grill Badge..
I will be spraying them Matt Black..
Any suggestions what paint to use??..
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Hulmie on 03 May 2010, 13:53
Going to do this mod shortly. Just a question, can i just remove the sharan badge from the backing and just use double sided tape to attach to boot or is there a reason why people use the backing piece
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 04 May 2010, 20:24
Quote from: Hulmie on 03 May 2010, 13:53
Going to do this mod shortly. Just a question, can i just remove the sharan badge from the backing and just use double sided tape to attach to boot or is there a reason why people use the backing piece

Its not flat so not sure that would work - you will have to remove the little lugs also  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: oliver07 on 07 May 2010, 11:11
how do i get the old badge off the car
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: richw911 on 07 May 2010, 19:50
Quote from: oliver07 on 07 May 2010, 11:11
how do i get the old badge off the car

Pull it  :laugh:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Dahmich on 20 May 2010, 20:18
Quote from: richw911 on 07 May 2010, 19:50
Quote from: oliver07 on 07 May 2010, 11:11
how do i get the old badge off the car

Pull it  :laugh:

no its best to use a hammer and chisel, or nitomors to burn it off.....

ps..you do the above.. i WILL find you, and i WILL hurt you...lol
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: jamie16v on 22 May 2010, 20:03
how many bhp`s and talks will this mod add??.. :tongue:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: Dahmich on 23 May 2010, 16:53
Quote from: jamie16v on 22 May 2010, 20:03
how many bhp`s and talks will this mod add??.. :tongue:

at least -2bhp and -1 of torque :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Badge mod.
Post by: CraigDavieBeattie on 26 June 2010, 11:43
Hay all, Done the sharan mod and stuck it on this morning!  :grin: :grin:

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/beattie3689/DSC00032.jpg)
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: rio_gti on 07 October 2010, 13:30
alright all, could anyone tell me the width of that badge cos i got one i started to spray up and its not off the sharan think its smaller so i dont wanna take my badge off and it look crap and be badgeless!!!

cheers!!!
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: godsANGER on 13 October 2010, 20:08
Quote from: rio_gti on 07 October 2010, 13:30
alright all, could anyone tell me the width of that badge cos i got one i started to spray up and its not off the sharan think its smaller so i dont wanna take my badge off and it look crap and be badgeless!!!

cheers!!!

tells you in the first post matei

The new one is from the vw sharan and is smaller than the standard mk4 badge (Badge measures 90mm in diameter) -and will sit nicely inside the indent on the tailgate
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: tech1889 on 13 October 2010, 22:48
i used a screwdrive and a cloth but people will shoot me down for that.. just heat it up with a hairdryer get your finger behind and just pull off and then remove excess glue..
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: godsANGER on 13 October 2010, 23:01
i used dental floss heated the badge then pulled it down between the badge and car .
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 26 July 2011, 18:14
Boil some water in your kettle... have a brew.. Then the rest of the water pour down badge.. Then dental floss round the back of badge and pull it off. Simples!!  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: jnufcuk on 19 August 2011, 17:59
Hi just seen a sharan badge it says diameter is 81mm? Would this work? Part No is 7M0 853 601 G 639

Thanks its £15 btw :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear VW Sharan Badge mod.
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 03 June 2012, 21:16
7M3853630AULM is what you need. I ordered one a couple of days ago with that part no. 22 quid.