MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: rich83 on November 21, 2011, 02:19:27 pm

Title: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2011, 02:19:27 pm: Here we go... this is StevenW007s front badge.

You'll need.

1 VW badge
1 Strong knife
1 Very sharpe knife
1 Hair dryer (or gas hob if your brave)
1 piece of vinyl wrap in your choice of colour.

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1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376584401/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

First we need to detach the front. With a strong knife work between the chromed plastic and backing to prise the front away from the back.

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2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376584765/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

You will get to the last one and it will be stiff. What you need to do now is flip the badge over and unclip the 2 clips in the centre of the badge.

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3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376585153/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Once you have done this the last clip around the edge will be easy to lift.

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4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376585475/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Get a suitable amount of wrap, in your preferred colour.

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5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376585839/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Carfully place it on the badge and get rid of any air bubbles.

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6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376586521/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Now, gently heat the edge of the wrap so it goes soft and ease the wrap over the edges of the chrome badge.

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7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6376586995/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Trim edge of badge to leave about 1cm surplus

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8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6383622601/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Make incisions from the corners to the middle of each hole. Fold the wrap back over. Use a heat source to soften the wrap to make it easier.

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9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6383623075/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Should end up looking like this. Getting the bit between the V and the W and around the edge of the whole badge to stick is a pain :fighting:

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10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6383623373/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

Press the wrapped VW badge back onto its backing.

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11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/6383623749/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

DONE! :happy2:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: StevenW007 on November 21, 2011, 06:48:46 pm: Thanks for taking the time to wrap my badge Rich, looks great already, can't wait to get it back and get it on now.

Ste
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: bacillus on November 21, 2011, 10:41:22 pm: Great instructions... :happy2:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 22, 2011, 09:16:53 pm: Looks great, just painted mine instead! :happy2:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 22, 2011, 09:26:19 pm: I painted my old one but I found that it just got stoned chipped really bad. Mines been wrapped for 25000 miles and looks as good as it did the day I wrapped it.

Of course you can buy a black badge but DIY is more fun!
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 22, 2011, 09:30:33 pm: I'll upload the Rolling road proof of bhp increase soon.....
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 22, 2011, 09:32:22 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on November 22, 2011, 09:30:33 pm
I'll upload the Rolling road proof of bhp increase soon.....

Im really looking forward to seeing the massive increase........
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rdfcpete on November 22, 2011, 09:32:57 pm: ... and which Rollers will these be on Rich? :laugh:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: damoegan on November 22, 2011, 09:38:01 pm: :happy2:

Been meaning to do this since I got the vinyl off you, Rich :ashamed: Must pull my finger out......
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 22, 2011, 09:39:53 pm: Quote from: rdfcpete on November 22, 2011, 09:32:57 pm
... and which Rollers will these be on Rich? :laugh:

All shall be revealed in due course. :-)
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rdfcpete on November 22, 2011, 10:12:49 pm: ^ :wink:

In all seriousness, very clean job you did. I did my prototype front badge carbon wrap in such a rush before that I didn't even take it out the rear clip casing :ashamed:
It was black anyway so nothing lost :rolleye:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Little_Dave on November 23, 2011, 12:17:42 am: Nice guide Rich :congrats: feel like i cheated now by just buying a black one and putting it on today :signLOL:

Dave
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 23, 2011, 12:18:56 am: Quote from: damoegan on November 22, 2011, 09:38:01 pm
:happy2:

Been meaning to do this since I got the vinyl off you, Rich :ashamed: Must pull my finger out......

You've still not done it? :mad:

:grin:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: StevenW007 on November 25, 2011, 11:16:32 pm: Big thanks to Rich for not only taking the time to wrap my badge but for also doing this guide. Badge looks mint. Pics below.

Cheers

Ste

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Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 25, 2011, 11:46:45 pm: Brilliant.

This is exactly what this forum is about.

Rich
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: DJM on November 26, 2011, 06:56:15 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on November 22, 2011, 09:30:33 pm
I'll upload the Rolling road proof of bhp increase soon.....

Does increases depend on colour used?

Great guide and looks a spot on job. May try this on rear badge :happy2:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on November 26, 2011, 07:01:48 pm: Yes it does.
Matt black ~10bhp
Gloss black ~8bhp
Pink -20bhp
Other colours ~5bhp
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: ukshaun on November 27, 2011, 04:55:57 pm: I think i will be having a pink one then
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Mandy on March 09, 2012, 01:28:12 pm: Thanks for this thread Rich, very helpful. I had a go at wrapping my bf's badge following this guide.

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Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 09, 2012, 02:11:04 pm: Nice one Mandy.
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Andy on March 09, 2012, 07:03:30 pm: waiting for Rich to do mine :sad1:
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Cij84 on March 10, 2012, 12:17:37 am: Cool, great write up mate! Shouldve wrapped mine, but bought a brand new non white wormed one instead haha!
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Duke on March 10, 2012, 12:31:45 pm: Tempted to do mine, but not sure whether it would look okay or not on black car. Looks great on red/white ones.
Title: Re: How to wrap you front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 10, 2012, 06:28:29 pm: Quote from: Duke on March 10, 2012, 12:31:45 pm
Tempted to do mine, but not sure whether it would look okay or not on black car. Looks great on red/white ones.

Mines black and it looks great in my opinion.

Andy I'll pm you. :/)
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Deako on March 13, 2012, 02:35:58 pm: Guide for a rear badge coming next?? :happy2:
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 13, 2012, 02:44:08 pm: Quote from: Deako on March 13, 2012, 02:35:58 pm
Guide for a rear badge coming next?? :happy2:

Should be fairly similar, once you have figured how to get the badge off :-)
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: shepmyster on March 13, 2012, 02:59:52 pm: Where can i get some good wrap from ?
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Deako on March 13, 2012, 03:01:19 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on March 13, 2012, 02:44:08 pm
Quote from: Deako on March 13, 2012, 02:35:58 pm
Guide for a rear badge coming next?? :happy2:

Should be fairly similar, once you have figured how to get the badge off :-)

Thats the bit we need the guide for. LOL. I think there is one somewhere.
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Gti_Mad on March 13, 2012, 04:09:06 pm: the rear badge pops off easy lads :happy2:
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Andy on March 13, 2012, 04:45:05 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on March 10, 2012, 06:28:29 pm

Andy I'll pm you. :/)

:sad1:
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2012, 01:59:24 am: Quote from: maxitrol on March 13, 2012, 04:45:05 pm
Quote from: richwig83 on March 10, 2012, 06:28:29 pm

Andy I'll pm you. :/)

:sad1:

Done
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2012, 01:59:54 am: Quote from: shepmyster on March 13, 2012, 02:59:52 pm
Where can i get some good wrap from ?

Ebay my friend :happy2:
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Deako on March 14, 2012, 09:45:47 pm: Rich, between steps 10-11, did you trim the edges further or just fold the rest of the wrap around?
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2012, 09:49:12 pm: Quote from: Deako on March 14, 2012, 09:45:47 pm
Rich, between steps 10-11, did you trim the edges further or just fold the rest of the wrap around?

Yes luke... you trim just enough off so that it can be folded back, but not so much so that it won't stick. Thats the hardest part. :happy2:
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Deako on March 15, 2012, 05:42:46 pm: Is it possible to do this without breaking every single silver plastic clip holding the 2 badges together, and also not have at least some of the silver of the badge showing once you have wrapped in between the letters?

If so, I guess I'll be sending a new badge to someone that can do it for me lol. As I just wrote off two attempts.

Edit: Just looked at the guide again and i can see that the Mk5 front badge is only a few mm thick. The Polo 6R badge is very thick and very 3d. It makes it so difficult to do. Just wasted an hour earlier doing this with 2 attempts. Grrrrr!!!
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: rich83 on March 15, 2012, 10:53:44 pm: Boooooooo fail!
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Deako on March 16, 2012, 07:30:34 am: Looks so easy to do on a golf badge as well. :(
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: MC71 on March 18, 2012, 12:45:53 pm: Good write up mate, just done my front and rear VW emblems and am very pleased, thank you for instructions. Just ordered a load of Brushed Alu effect vinyl for interior bits, bring it on! :happy2:
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: taff-turbo on March 22, 2012, 11:57:55 pm: looks easy enough :happy2: well the guide makes it look easy :grin:

just need to order some vinyl now
Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: AndyBrown on September 18, 2014, 07:26:25 pm: Nice guide, cheers, bit of a pain I'm the arse the v and w gap!

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Title: Re: HOW TO:- Wrap your front badge... (guaranteed 10bhp increase)
Post by: Scrappygit on October 14, 2014, 07:10:35 pm: Looks great I will have to do mine now :)