View Full Version : Re-adhering Badges


nhiiq
10-10-2004, 07:42 AM
Hi, i recently de-badged my xB and put on bB badges... and i lined up the rear badge vertically with the bottom which looks good to me. But being a perfectionist i'm not happy with the horizontal placement, it's to close to the edge of the hatch.

Anyways, so i was wondering if the adhesive would remain sticky enough to stay on there strong... if anyone has had experience with moving badges around?! Any tricks, tips? :shock:

Just trying to avoid paying $20 for a new bB badge...

T_Dot
10-10-2004, 08:46 AM
3m double sided tape.

get the proper one for outdoor use

nhiiq
10-10-2004, 10:09 PM
Thanks for the tip, might i find this at home depot or would i have to go to a specialty type place?

underESTIMATED
10-10-2004, 10:17 PM
Thanks for the tip, might i find this at home depot or would i have to go to a specialty type place?

Home Depot. :)

T_Dot
10-11-2004, 02:50 AM
home depot will only have the general purpose 3m tape, which is problematic with hot and cold temps.

check out your local automotive shops

BLeeK
10-11-2004, 02:55 AM
yeah, thats a tough one cause you DO NOT want to harm the paint... I would agree on the 3m but it may not hold up well in winter temps...

nhiiq
10-11-2004, 05:26 AM
yeah harming the paint gives me a weak stomach, i'll stop by a guy's shop that has done good work for us and see if he'll hook me up.

thanks for the advice.

hotbox05
10-11-2004, 06:27 AM
unfortunately these cars paint is worthless crap. or at least mine is. i unno tho maybe it's just me. but my paint gets scratches from anything and everything.

nhiiq
10-11-2004, 06:48 AM
unfortunately these cars paint is worthless crap. or at least mine is. i unno tho maybe it's just me. but my paint gets scratches from anything and everything.

yeah, when the dealer detailed my car for pickup i noticed it had swirls all over...