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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:12 pm

After the best way of fixing badges without drilling.Made a right mess when i fitted my bonnet badge and dont want same results.Badge is the 325i one if that helps. Thanks.
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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:22 pm

peel off the tape - press onto bodywork.
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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:28 pm

Smithy they aint new ones mate.No tape on them and only partial remains of the rubber type stuff that was on them originallyNo disrespec mate but i think even i could of worked out how to peel off the tape :)
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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:33 pm

Sorry for the sarcasm

you can buy new tape in a roll which you apply to the back of the badge, then cut round the edge with a craft knife.
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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:40 pm

Cheers matey.Dont worry bout sarcasm i think its very underated. :D
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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:47 pm

The tape refered to is about 3 quid at any good motor factors i also use for sticking number plates on,bodyshops use it all the time.
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Post Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:50 pm

my bonnet badge didnt have tape on it when i bought it,good old silicone sealer done the trick,that stuff can fix anything winkeye