Removal of badges...

Maffu · 31-07-2006, 13:04

...in particular the 'Fabia' and 'VRS' badges on the back of the Fab.

Are they stuck straight on, or are they fixed into the boot, so it will require filler/paint to cover up any holes left by the badges?

If they're just stuck on, no marks on the boot, how do you go about removing? Best practises? Tools? Solutions?

TIA.

devonutopia · 31-07-2006, 13:08

Strong fishing line. Get underneath and using a gentle but strong sawing action, cut through the glue holding them on. Then it's safe (honest) to use white spirit or something less strong like WD-40 to get the gunk off the paintwork. Even a stubborn thumbnail is good for getting most of it off, then use the wd-40/W.S to clean up after.

SteVRs · 31-07-2006, 13:11

Some people on here have used a hair dryer to soften the glue.

TeflonTom · 31-07-2006, 13:16

it's really difficult stuff to get off init!!!! sombody i used to work with stuck a gti badge on the back of my polo but with the letters rearranged to spell "git" instead.

ScoobyChris · 31-07-2006, 13:21

On my last 3 cars, they've been debadged by softening the glue with a hair drier and then just pulling them off. Use a dab or two of tar remover to get the last bits of glue off. Easy

Chris

**TaviaRS** · 31-07-2006, 13:25

I've heard from people who have debadged/rebadged their cars that it is fairly easy. As Jason said, my friend used fishing line on his, then lighter fluid to get the glue residue off

devonutopia · 31-07-2006, 13:47

When one doesn't possess a hair dryer as one doesn't usually hairdryer one's hair, then that's a little tricky.

As well as the thumbnail, just rubbing with a finger is often sufficient to ball the gunk up in to lumps which can then be picked off with a nail. If you felt brave perhaps a cloth covered screwdriver blade?

(PS: please don't

)

I've actually been doing a little rebadging to my car, but not on the boot.

Maffu · 31-07-2006, 14:49

Ah, cheers boys. Had visions of a few little holes being left, filler, paint....gosh. Sounds a lot easier. I'll try the tried'n'tested fishwire, and then a bit of elbow grease first of all.

Would sticking a hairdryer on the badges not have an adverse effect on the paint, or does the dryer not get hot enough?

As I've got a VRS related 'plate, was staring at the back of my car when I parked up yesterday thinking it'd look a little better without badges. Perhaps even removing the Skoda circular one just below the window.

Aiming for a debadged, miltec grill intime for Trax, too.

Glos VRS · 31-07-2006, 14:50

Maffu, is there any chance you could take a photo of your fab once you've debadged it as im thinking of doing the same myself but am unsure how it will look.

Cheers

Maffu · 31-07-2006, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glos VRS

Maffu, is there any chance you could take a photo of your fab once you've debadged it as im thinking of doing the same myself but am unsure how it will look.

Cheers

Will do.

I'm going to USC from Fri-Sun, so if I don't get 'round to doing it over the next couple of days, which is very possibly, it'll be next weekend. I'll make a note to PM the photo.

WoodieGuthrie · 31-07-2006, 15:13

Right maffu and Glos vrs...

had a fidget with photoshop, so you can see what a de-badge looks like

Glos vrs-sorry I couldnt get a silver one

Maffu · 31-07-2006, 15:34

Score.

WoodieGuthrie · 31-07-2006, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maffu

Score.

Glad you like it, now get it done

Glos VRS · 31-07-2006, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodieGuthrie

Glos vrs-sorry I couldnt get a silver one

You just didnt try did you

It does look very good. Not sure i'd remove the centre badge as i believe that is fixed into the hatch and i dont think i could be bothered to fill in the holes at the mo. may do the other two though.

Cheers for all the replies and pics so far. Looking forward to your pic Maffu. What colour is yours by the way? Guessing black.

p4ulo · 31-07-2006, 22:35

Use one of these to remove any left-over glue on the bodywork.

Put it in an electric screwdriver,
as it should be used at LOW REVS only!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOULDING-AND-S...QQcmdZViewItem

Maffu · 01-08-2006, 07:57

Aye, black. Might try it Thursday night, if I get bored.

Glos VRS · 01-08-2006, 09:57

Maffu - Have you seen the relocated badge thread in the styling section, its near the top on page one. Got pics of Harry's Furby with badges in various places on a black furby so thought you should see it.

Maffu · 01-08-2006, 15:09

No I have not. Will go and check it out. I was aiming for a 'WTF was that?' when I pass someone, with just he briskoda sticker for help, but yeah - open to anything.

31-07-2006, 13:04	#1
Maffu Real vRS owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 372 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Removal of badges... ...in particular the 'Fabia' and 'VRS' badges on the back of the Fab. Are they stuck straight on, or are they fixed into the boot, so it will require filler/paint to cover up any holes left by the badges? If they're just stuck on, no marks on the boot, how do you go about removing? Best practises? Tools? Solutions? TIA.

31-07-2006, 13:08	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,086 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Strong fishing line. Get underneath and using a gentle but strong sawing action, cut through the glue holding them on. Then it's safe (honest) to use white spirit or something less strong like WD-40 to get the gunk off the paintwork. Even a stubborn thumbnail is good for getting most of it off, then use the wd-40/W.S to clean up after. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

31-07-2006, 13:11	#3
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Some people on here have used a hair dryer to soften the glue. __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

31-07-2006, 13:16	#4
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... it's really difficult stuff to get off init!!!! sombody i used to work with stuck a gti badge on the back of my polo but with the letters rearranged to spell "git" instead.

31-07-2006, 13:21	#5
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,193 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... On my last 3 cars, they've been debadged by softening the glue with a hair drier and then just pulling them off. Use a dab or two of tar remover to get the last bits of glue off. Easy Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

31-07-2006, 13:25	#6
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... I've heard from people who have debadged/rebadged their cars that it is fairly easy. As Jason said, my friend used fishing line on his, then lighter fluid to get the glue residue off __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

31-07-2006, 13:47	#7
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,086 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... When one doesn't possess a hair dryer as one doesn't usually hairdryer one's hair, then that's a little tricky. As well as the thumbnail, just rubbing with a finger is often sufficient to ball the gunk up in to lumps which can then be picked off with a nail. If you felt brave perhaps a cloth covered screwdriver blade? (PS: please don't ) I've actually been doing a little rebadging to my car, but not on the boot. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

31-07-2006, 14:49	#8
Maffu Real vRS owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 372 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Ah, cheers boys. Had visions of a few little holes being left, filler, paint....gosh. Sounds a lot easier. I'll try the tried'n'tested fishwire, and then a bit of elbow grease first of all. Would sticking a hairdryer on the badges not have an adverse effect on the paint, or does the dryer not get hot enough? As I've got a VRS related 'plate, was staring at the back of my car when I parked up yesterday thinking it'd look a little better without badges. Perhaps even removing the Skoda circular one just below the window. Aiming for a debadged, miltec grill intime for Trax, too.

31-07-2006, 14:50	#9
Glos VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Posts: 95 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Maffu, is there any chance you could take a photo of your fab once you've debadged it as im thinking of doing the same myself but am unsure how it will look. Cheers __________________ Fabia vRS 04 , Diamond Silver , 190BHP - 287lbs/ft TomTom300 with external ariel Cruise Control BRISKODA Sticker x 3!!!

31-07-2006, 15:34	#12
Maffu Real vRS owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 372 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Score.

31-07-2006, 22:35	#15
p4ulo Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 14 Members Car: Skoda Pick-up 1.9d Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Use one of these to remove any left-over glue on the bodywork. Put it in an electric screwdriver, as it should be used at LOW REVS only!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOULDING-AND-S...QQcmdZViewItem

01-08-2006, 07:57	#16
Maffu Real vRS owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 372 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Aye, black. Might try it Thursday night, if I get bored.

01-08-2006, 09:57	#17
Glos VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Posts: 95 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... Maffu - Have you seen the relocated badge thread in the styling section, its near the top on page one. Got pics of Harry's Furby with badges in various places on a black furby so thought you should see it. __________________ Fabia vRS 04 , Diamond Silver , 190BHP - 287lbs/ft TomTom300 with external ariel Cruise Control BRISKODA Sticker x 3!!!

01-08-2006, 15:09	#18
Maffu Real vRS owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 372 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Removal of badges... No I have not. Will go and check it out. I was aiming for a 'WTF was that?' when I pass someone, with just he briskoda sticker for help, but yeah - open to anything.

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