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Offline AlanD

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How simple is this?
« on: 03 November 2007, 14:19 »
http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/GTI_Rear_Badge_Red_I-1370-16.html

How easy is it to take my old GTI badge off and put this new on? I cant imagine they just peel off do they?

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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #1 on: 03 November 2007, 15:00 »
howdie dude, its really easy! jus get an old credit card or something similar with no numbers e.t.c pokin out, stick it behind the badge n carefully push (there will b a noise but its only the glue peelin) then once its off get abit of cleaner n buff it up  :laugh:

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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #2 on: 03 November 2007, 17:52 »
Might help to use a hairdryer on hot to soften the gluey stuff?

Dont have the red I on my Turbo though but prefer all silver anyway :wink:

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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #3 on: 03 November 2007, 18:35 »
Ahh its all personal prefrance really. I think the red I looks more Geeerrrrr ! lol

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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #4 on: 03 November 2007, 19:02 »
I really wanted to get the 20VT badge off a Seat Cupra. Always checking E-gay but they seem pretty rare. I guess they would be quite pricey from a Seat dealer.

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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #5 on: 03 November 2007, 19:03 »
Are there no websites like VWSpeed that sell things like that for Seats?

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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #6 on: 03 November 2007, 22:03 »
Hairdryer to loosen the glue as stu says, and then gently work your way around the top end with a plastic window ice scraper (credit card may work just as well, but I've not tried it). Once you can get a hold underneath with your finger lever it off whilst using a slim piece of cardboard under the bottom end of the letter to protect the paintwork. Once they're off apply a light dab of white spirit onto a piece of kitchen roll and get the sticky residue off. wipe off the white spirit immediately this has been done and apply polish to re-protect the surface. Apply the new decals at your liesure :nerd:
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Re: How simple is this?
« Reply #7 on: 04 November 2007, 18:27 »
http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/GTI_Rear_Badge_Red_I-1370-16.html

How easy is it to take my old GTI badge off and put this new on? I cant imagine they just peel off do they?

Surely you only need to take the silver 'i' off.

But as stated its a piece of cake  :smiley: