MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: nc35 on October 08, 2009, 02:32:48 pm

Title: Splitting the rear badge - How??
Post by: nc35 on October 08, 2009, 02:32:48 pm
OK being a real wimp here.  Just got a replacement rear badge for my old style MY05. 

I was looking at the badge and wondered if I could split the chrome from the black plastic without buggering it all up.

Fancied using a bit of CF i have here for the backing, bit bling but I do like the chrome VW

Also been reading the other posts will a newer 3D badge just stick to the original boot handle once I get the old badge off?

Any advice please?

Title: Re: Splitting the rear badge - How??
Post by: Greeners on October 08, 2009, 02:35:57 pm
No real advice other than being brave! If you can wedge a trim tool or credit card in you will find it will seperate quite easily. I'm sure there is a gap for access at the bottom of the badge?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Splitting the rear badge - How??
Post by: nc35 on October 08, 2009, 02:46:06 pm
Hi Greenouse

Thanks for the quick reply.  Stuck better at the bottom than the top :(

Do you know how the two halves are joined together?  Is it glue or tabs?

Cheers

Lee
Title: Re: Splitting the rear badge - How??
Post by: Greeners on October 08, 2009, 02:50:24 pm
Quote from: nc35 on October 08, 2009, 02:46:06 pm
Hi Greenouse

Thanks for the quick reply.  Stuck better at the bottom than the top :(

Do you know how the two halves are joined together?  Is it glue or tabs?

Cheers

Lee

It's just tabs. If your having trouble may I suggest a small flat bladed screw driver but be carefull as the chrome on the badge can be damaged. Not a problem I suppose if you are planning to wrap/paint it anyway!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Splitting the rear badge - How??
Post by: nc35 on October 08, 2009, 09:51:55 pm
Worked it out... under the adhsive tape there are 4 lugs, I managed to release these with a pen knife.

I did want to keep the chrome intact as I do like the bling, matched the GTI badge and I think black or CF wrap on a black car looks a little dull. Each to their own I suppose.

So I have actually put the CF on the backing plate and just put the chrome badge back on top.  Not a great effect, I will probably be the only one who knows its there  :signLOL:

Thanks for the help

Lee
Title: Re: Splitting the rear badge - How??
Post by: Andy on October 08, 2009, 10:01:21 pm
the new 3d badges do stick out on pre 06 cars,i bought another metal one and got it painted :happy2: