Badge removal and re-installation

[trav-p]

hey guys,

want to take the badge off the back off my ve wagon, plasti-dip it, and then put it back on. If there are no locater holes how will i be sure to get it back in the same spot, and what should i stick it back on with? or do i even have to pull it off to dip it?

cheers.

 

[Kunu]

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/search?searchid=3802535

few VE ones on there m8, have a look through

As far as back on m8 just use paper as a template beforehand and mark position then grab doublesided tape...

 

[davey g-force]

Just use four small bits of masking tape or painter's tape for locating.

Badge removal is easy - just use fishing line and Prepsol. (Search for a thread called "How to Debadge your Car in 10 Minutes")

As for putting it back on... I don't think double-sided tape is strong enough, or small enough to get behind all the little intricate bits without looking like ****.

Personally I'd just buy a new one from Holden - they're not too expensive and they have the adhesive already on the back. Then paint it and stick it on!

 

[trav-p]

okay, thanks guys

 

[trav-p]

I was just checking ebay, thought they might be cheaper $55....

 

[Kunu]

BADGE HOLDEN LION REAR OF VE VF SEDAN UTE OR SPORTSWAGON MATTE BLACK - In Stock at www.originalpartsgroup.com.au

If ya dont want one chromed..would look nuts on a white car

 

[SS-REX]

You don't have to remove your badges if you want to plasti dip them.

 

[Emmcee1]

On past cars I just used to use a heat gun or dryer to melt the glue behind the badge and just use fishing line in a sawing motion the remove the badge. Use goo remover to clean excess gunk. As for re attaching, I've never done as I removed mine but never put back on. Don't know what ve ones are like pin wise either as I havnt removed mine.

 

[jr_]

If there are no locater holes how will i be sure to get it back in the same spot.

No locating holes in VE wagons (only early VE sedans, '06 and some '07 models)

and what should i stick it back on with?

This stuff has worked a treat on my VE wagon, the badge has been on for about 3 years now: 3m automotive double sided tape | eBay

or do i even have to pull it off to dip it?

Yep, easily done, here's some Youtube How To's : https://www.google.com.au/search?ne...sedr...0...1c.1.59.serp..6.5.1316.c9bJKnSNi_Y