MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: nelmser on July 18, 2013, 08:26:37 pm

Title: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: nelmser on July 18, 2013, 08:26:37 pm

Just bought these from eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271225756624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271225756624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Turns out I bought the wrong size so I'll have to reorder.... 

Are these easy to fit? I don't really want to remove the wheels... They look like they can just clip in?

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: stealthwolf on July 18, 2013, 08:30:47 pm

It's a lot easier it you remove the wheels as they just push out from behind. You can use a flathead or similar to tease them out but you run the risk of damage.

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: doylebros on July 18, 2013, 08:37:55 pm

If the old ones are finished (whiteworm) just drill a small hole in them - this allows you to pull them off (your prefered method - small screw and Pliers for me) without removing the wheels - new ones then just press in by hand!

Job done in minutes, if not and you want to keep the old ones - wheels off and knock out from the rear of the wheel.

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: MC71 on July 18, 2013, 09:02:33 pm

As above, if they have whiteworm then drill a wee hole (carefully) and Roberts your mothers brother. If you want to keep them. Then use a plastic trim tool.

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Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: chrispygti on July 18, 2013, 10:05:13 pm

What size are the standard centre caps for 18 inch monzas?

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: doylebros on July 18, 2013, 10:08:31 pm

Best measure the ones fitted  - 65mm outside diameter rings a bell though!

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: MC71 on July 18, 2013, 11:17:42 pm

Quote from: chrispygti on July 18, 2013, 10:05:13 pm

What size are the standard centre caps for 18 inch monzas?

Size is 65mm outside and 55mm inside IIRC. If you need it, the OEM part number is 3B7601171XRW and they cost about £7.50 each.

 :happy2:

 

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: fonzie2107 on July 21, 2013, 07:01:24 pm

Took mine off earlier today part number on the inside is 3B7 601 171 plenty available on ebay. Replica ones are £7 a set

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: Bradders on October 05, 2013, 10:47:20 am

Easiest way is to tap a hole with a small screwdriver then prise them out.....simples.

Title: Re: Replacing Alloy VW Badges
Post by: Tortaruga on October 05, 2013, 06:02:01 pm

Blowtorch: melt the barstewardss :wink: