Replacing Badges

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peteg
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Model of Car: MG TF 135

Replacing Badges

Post by peteg » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:19 am

Hi i am very new to the MG world ,but have just bought an MG TF and the badges are very faded and have noticed that you can buy replacement inserts for the bonnet and boot badges and i wondred if anyone new the easiest way to get the old inserts out .
Thanks

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Mike H
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Re: Replacing Badges

Post by Mike H » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:37 am

Easiest way that has always worked for me is to warm very gently with a hair dryer or similar and then work dental floss between the badge and paintwork ie through the adhesive tape.

Remove residue from paintwork, clean with white spirit and apply the new.
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peteg
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Re: Replacing Badges

Post by peteg » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:19 pm

Thanks will try that .
Pete

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Re: Replacing Badges

Post by talkingcars » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:11 pm

Seconded what Mike says.
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peteg
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Re: Replacing Badges

Post by peteg » Tue Nov 18, 2014 3:11 pm

Good advice ,new resin badges on looks good.
Pete

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