Fitting New Badge

[MDP91]

Hello!

Decided to get rid of the old style halfords 'Renault Sport' badge set and replace it with a nice 'new style' one.

I feel abit stupid asking this but how is the best way to put it on straight, any tips?? I take it the old ones just pull off?


*Just noticed I put this in the wrong section.

 

[Fletcher]

I just pulled my old ones off. Some people use dental floss.

 

[MDP91]

I just pulled my old ones off. Some people use dental floss.

Okay, how did you ensure it went on straight?

 

[Fletcher]

Okay, how did you ensure it went on straight?

The new badge/s should come with a template.

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2570&appid=2

 

[Brian]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand Tools/Levels/Stabila 70T Torpedo Level/d10/sd40/p84153

Or just hope for the best!

 

[MDP91]

The new badge/s should come with a template.

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2570&appid=2

It does, but that just a template for the lettering not to help put it on straight!

 

[MDP91]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand Tools/Levels/Stabila 70T Torpedo Level/d10/sd40/p84153

Or just hope for the best!

Think I might put masking tape around the original badge first.

 

[Knuckles]

Masking around the original is a good shout

 

[RDH]

Just eye it up mate. Unless your name is Jordi you will get it more or less right.

I used a heat gun and an old plastic card to get the badge of. Could use a hairdryer too.

 

[st3ve]

Winners line things up by sight.

 

[MDP91]

Await the pictures of when Ive stuck it on upside down

 

[Knuckles]

When I helped my mate de side strip his lupo we used a hair dryer and credit/debit/boots/nectar blah blah card. Worked a treat

Then he found that dental floss works better

 

[MDP91]

When I helped my mate de side strip his lupo we used a hair dryer and credit/debit/boots/nectar blah blah card. Worked a treat

Then he found that dental floss works better

Yeah, going to pinch the gf's hairdryer and I've got myself aload of dental floss anyway, I'll just take my time with it

 

[Millerin]

I have changed my rear badge and I used masking tape make a straight line along with a spirit level. Its as straight as it can get. Just remember when you take a look after and if it looks wonky, make sure your number plate is level! I noticed my number plate was about 5mm higher on the right and it made the badge look pissed. But a quick re alignment of the number plate fixed that. Take your time! Its a £38 badge that once its stuck, its there for life lol

 

[Millerin]

I noticed you are only down the road from me, so if you want a hand doing it, pop over mine and I'll do it for you

 

[MDP91]

Thanks guys.

I put a straight line under using masking tape and then used a mini spirit level to get it as straight as possible.

 

[Millerin]

much better

 

[MDP91]

Car just needs a good clean now! bloody rain.

 

[NFox]

Got a picture showing the whole rear of the car?

 

[Bobby.]

Looks spot on. I remember when I put the 197 badge on my old 182 by sight and I always thought it looked a bit pi**ed lol.

 

[Mordente10]

Where did you get the badges ?

 

[MDP91]

Please excuse the shocking pic, just nabbed it now as its started to piss it down. I will get some decent pics asap.

 

[NFox]

Really does freshen the rear end up, good job!

 

[Millerin]

Where did you get the badges ?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2570&appid=2

 

[MDP91]

Got mine from K-tec mate, arrived next day.

 

[NFox]

Renault sport badge 197 style - 8200535890 - £29.84
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?568801-***FREQUENTLY-ASKED-PRICES-UPDATED-FOR-2012***

From West Renaults on the forum, not sure how much with postage but may work out cheaper?

 

[MDP91]

As a comparison.

 

[NFox]

So much nicer and boy I love LY more and more every day!

 

[MDP91]

Thank you Looks stunning when its sunny.

 

[Knuckles]

awesome

 

[Mordente10]

Nice job mate. they look good might need to follow in these footsteps lol.

 

[MDP91]

Makes the 'Clio' badge look old now haha.