Rear Dimond Removal

[eddy_172]

Can anyone help me out with how to remove the rear dimond? Found out how to remove the full handle with dimond bit i want to remove thedimond to paint.
Also where can i buy new renault sport rear badge off the passenger side boot lid?

Thanks

 

[Simon@SprayShack]

We use a mini blow torch (gas solder iron with torch nib) , warm up the 4 pins one at a time pushing the diamond at the same time in each corner as you warm it, it will pop out 100% intact. (They do need to get hot hot hot!)

Cheers,
Simon @ SS

 

[eddy_172]

Will have a look what tools i can get hold of tomorrow and give it a go.

Thanks simon

 

[jesus]

I just scraped the glue off and forced it out.

 

[DaveDreads]

I just masked mine up and sprayed it, comes out alright if you're careful.

 

[eddy_172]

I just scraped the glue off and forced it out.

What did you use to put it back in?

 

[jesus]

What did you use to put it back in?

Super glue this was a while ago now!

 

[eddy_172]

Cool did you force it off while still on the car or remove the handle to do it?

 

[jesus]

I took off the entire bit that Dave posted a picture of - it's only held on by 3 nuts iirc (and the linkage).

 

[ekaJ]

Remove the three bolts and pull the whole surround out.

I just whacked the diamond off tbf, got no patience with this stuff.

Not glued it back on either.

 

[Heez]

I just scraped the glue off and forced it out.

Super glue this was a while ago now!

This. It's the best way.

 

[LiamR172]

Remove the three bolts and pull the whole surround out.

I just whacked the diamond off tbf, got no patience with this stuff.

Not glued it back on either.

LOL, i done exactly the same. Its just placed in now!

 

[eddy_172]

All painted up now. Just placed it in now its stook there so dont look like it needs any glue.
Thanks for everyones help

 

[jesus]

Photos?

 

[eddy_172]

Rear Diamond and clio badge painted, Front badge i just vinyl wrapped along with rear wiper blank, Front grill painted satin black. Also have a mate make me a sticker reg instead of the crappy old plastic plate i had.

My project thread:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?683963-Eddy-s-172-Toy
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[DaveDreads]

Are the bullets next?

 

[eddy_172]

Yes, think i will do them satin black with Red numbers.

Thoughts anyone, What would look best?

 

[DaveDreads]

Black with red letters sounds good, it'll compliment the 'tow' stickers,
what you doing about the 'Renault Sport'?

 

[eddy_172]

Think i might just buy new ones and spray them before i fit them as there stuck on and not clipped on. Unless i can remove them them and find a way to stick them back on?

 

[Oz172cup]

Double sided sticky tape just a pain to cut it to shape lol. I snapped my R on Renault taking mine off and looked better without so wasn't that bothered.

 

[jesus]

Nice - rear plate needs doing now though!

 

[eddy_172]

Going to see about the rear plate tomorrow. Whats behind the plate? Is it flat wnough for another sticker? Nice cheap and light weight haha