Car Badge adhesive?

Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:57 am

I'm looking to replace a damaged 320i badge on the back of my lovely new E30.
Could anyone advise on effective adhesive to use for the new one? Hints/tips for a professional finish?

Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:34 pm

New badges are supplied with adhesive already in place. Just peel off the backing, and stick it on.

Ian.

Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:11 pm

This one was off ebay, so it's not new - can you buy genuine brand new badges straight from BMW?

Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:24 pm

hiya pal the tape you should use is "double sided foam tape"
you can get it from most car spare shops or off ebay, thats what we use in the motor trade,
make sure the badge is clean and stick it to the tape then cut out with a blade,
clean the area you are sticking to with thinners to make sure its free from wax or polish!! (or it wont stay on)
heat the glue up on the tape with a hairdryer and stick on, your done.

Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:46 pm

Took my 320 badge off and stuck it on ebay - I'd rather debadge ?

BTW how do you damage a badge ?

Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:55 pm

fingerman wrote: BTW how do you damage a badge ?

the colours often flake or fade .

Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:58 pm

fuzzy wrote:
fingerman wrote: BTW how do you damage a badge ?
the colours often flake or fade .

Fair enough, so not exactly damaged then - they will degrade after a few years

I'd get a new one then from the dealers, complete with sticky back