MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: RobC on June 10, 2017, 01:31:00 pm
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Has anybody ever painted the inserts of their Edition 30 badges? If so, what paint/colour did you use? I know I could replace the badge but would rather avoid doing so if possible because of the glue & older paint etc.
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I haven't but maybe a touch up brush and take your time might work
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might be easier dabbing in paint with a cocktail stick , then finishing with a fine brush? . bit of a faff though , if you heat the badge then cut the glue with dental floss or fishing line you should be fine. a bit of tar and glue remover then a nice new badge may be the best way.. about 30 quid for a new badge ?
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might be easier dabbing in paint with a cocktail stick , then finishing with a fine brush? . bit of a faff though , if you heat the badge then cut the glue with dental floss or fishing line you should be fine. a bit of tar and glue remover then a nice new badge may be the best way.. about 30 quid for a new badge ?
£30-£45 region, had an idea what what about vinyl lettering I forget who did some of it on the forum for the interior.
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As above heat badge hot water, heat gun etc my weapon of choice dental floss (don't matter if it's minty
) then a good tar remover, clean, buff and new badge. You will only spend ages trying to get it right then wont be happy with the result and end up buying a new badge anyway 

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Thanks for the reply guys. Looks like I might just bite the bullet on the new badge then! Are they still available at the dealers or is eBay my best bet?
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Badges are getting scarce now, over the last 2 years or so... wasn't long ago they were about at £12 ish. Now perhaps 3 times that?
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Badges are getting scarce now, over the last 2 years or so... wasn't long ago they were about at £12 ish. Now perhaps 3 times that?
Chaps - I managed to source the OE badge from VW Classic Parts in Germany. VW Heritage in West Sussex are a dealer for them - today I spoke to Luke and managed to order one through them :happy2:
If you're after the badge delivery is 3-4 weeks as they place an order once a week with VW CP and have to wait for it to be shipped over etc but the total cost to you including shipping is £18.65.
Give them a call on 01273 444000, ask for Luke and tell him Rob recommended him :smiley:
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I got my r32 rear badge of vw heritage as they are rare now...
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Badges are getting scarce now, over the last 2 years or so... wasn't long ago they were about at £12 ish. Now perhaps 3 times that?
Chaps - I managed to source the OE badge from VW Classic Parts in Germany. VW Heritage in West Sussex are a dealer for them - today I spoke to Luke and managed to order one through them :happy2:
If you're after the badge delivery is 3-4 weeks as they place an order once a week with VW CP and have to wait for it to be shipped over etc but the total cost to you including shipping is £18.65.
Give them a call on 01273 444000, ask for Luke and tell him Rob recommended him :smiley:
Thanks for that went at ordered one there, got quoted £15+postage, wasn't for buying one at £30
I got my r32 rear badge of vw heritage as they are rare now...
Funny that, tried to get one from them but didnt have any in stock at all
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Badges are getting scarce now, over the last 2 years or so... wasn't long ago they were about at £12 ish. Now perhaps 3 times that?
Chaps - I managed to source the OE badge from VW Classic Parts in Germany. VW Heritage in West Sussex are a dealer for them - today I spoke to Luke and managed to order one through them :happy2:
If you're after the badge delivery is 3-4 weeks as they place an order once a week with VW CP and have to wait for it to be shipped over etc but the total cost to you including shipping is £18.65.
Give them a call on 01273 444000, ask for Luke and tell him Rob recommended him :smiley:
Thanks for that went at ordered one there, got quoted £15+postage, wasn't for buying one at £30
No probs, me neither!