Front Skoda Badge...

Fram · 26-06-2003, 23:07

Hi all
the front skoda badge on my car is knackered, it looks like water has got behind it or something..anyway the rear badge which is mint appears to be the same size etc, as I want to remove the rear badge anyway do you reckon it will fit the front grill? And is it just stuck on or will it leave holes in the boot?
thanks
Fram

***DGW*** · 27-06-2003, 15:44

Looking at the parts list, the front and rear badges are the same. If you use dental floss or thin thread to remove the rear badge, you will damage the adhesive tape in the process. Why not buy a new badge for the front? I can't imagine it will cost much.

I removed one of the badges on the rear of my car using the dental floss method. Once the badge was off, I used isopropanol to clean off the glue residue, but tar remover or similar would have been suitable. The bodywork was completely undamaged.

Freakcrab · 29-06-2003, 10:19

I had a badge do the same thing on my Fabia. There's a seperate clear cover over a black plastic part and some foil to give the silver bits. Water can get in behind the clear bit.
I had it replaced in about 2 minutes under warrenty at the dealer. If they cost any more than a tenner I'd be surprised.

James P · 30-06-2003, 00:14

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Originally posted by Fram in this post
Hi all
the front skoda badge on my car is knackered, it looks like water has got behind it or something..anyway the rear badge which is mint appears to be the same size etc, as I want to remove the rear badge anyway do you reckon it will fit the front grill? And is it just stuck on or will it leave holes in the boot?
thanks
Fram

Badges are about £10, and it's a common problem, both my Fabia's have suffered the same fate.

Dmac1969vRS · 30-06-2003, 19:49

The rear one on my RS is starting to go as well , but thats someone elses problem now!

Fram · 02-07-2003, 01:35

hi all
I did remove the rear badge and it would have looked quite good if it didnt leave two holes in the boot!! got some new sticky stuff and stuck it back on, looks like a new badge for the front then...oh and thanks for the dental floss tip..I used hot water (to melt the glue) and a plastic spatchelor, then cleaned up with some thinners.

james · 02-07-2003, 14:35

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Originally posted by Fram in this post
hi all
I did remove the rear badge and it would have looked quite good if it didnt leave two holes in the boot!! got some new sticky stuff and stuck it back on, looks like a new badge for the front then...oh and thanks for the dental floss tip..I used hot water (to melt the glue) and a plastic spatchelor, then cleaned up with some thinners.

I was fairly certain you dont have to remove the black plastic thingy, because the badge actually fits over it with strong stick pads!

Oh well. :p

26-06-2003, 23:07	#1
Fram Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lincoln Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front Skoda Badge... Hi all the front skoda badge on my car is knackered, it looks like water has got behind it or something..anyway the rear badge which is mint appears to be the same size etc, as I want to remove the rear badge anyway do you reckon it will fit the front grill? And is it just stuck on or will it leave holes in the boot? thanks Fram

27-06-2003, 15:44	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,038 Thanks: 45 Thanked 153 Times in 115 Posts	Looking at the parts list, the front and rear badges are the same. If you use dental floss or thin thread to remove the rear badge, you will damage the adhesive tape in the process. Why not buy a new badge for the front? I can't imagine it will cost much. I removed one of the badges on the rear of my car using the dental floss method. Once the badge was off, I used isopropanol to clean off the glue residue, but tar remover or similar would have been suitable. The bodywork was completely undamaged. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 27-06-2003 at 15:48.

29-06-2003, 10:19	#3
Freakcrab Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 616 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a badge do the same thing on my Fabia. There's a seperate clear cover over a black plastic part and some foil to give the silver bits. Water can get in behind the clear bit. I had it replaced in about 2 minutes under warrenty at the dealer. If they cost any more than a tenner I'd be surprised. __________________ 2001 Rally Red RS Cthulhu dreams on my parcel shelf, not in R'lyeh.

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30-06-2003, 19:49	#5
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The rear one on my RS is starting to go as well , but thats someone elses problem now!

02-07-2003, 01:35	#6
Fram Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lincoln Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi all I did remove the rear badge and it would have looked quite good if it didnt leave two holes in the boot!! got some new sticky stuff and stuck it back on, looks like a new badge for the front then...oh and thanks for the dental floss tip..I used hot water (to melt the glue) and a plastic spatchelor, then cleaned up with some thinners.