red honda badges

[munchmcg]

i jus got new badges for my car was wonderin if any1 could help me out with takin the old ones off whats the best way to do it???

[jdm 3383]

Best way to do it is pure very hot water over the badge..Stay pouring the water over the badge and it will melt the glue..Then it should come off with your fingers..Clean the excess glue off.Most people have different ways..Some say nail varnish remover and others say bug and tar remover..It not that hard to get off..Its a pretty simple job..Good luck with it

[option]

I find a hairdryer the best way.. stick it on hot and let the heat build up.. If its stuck well get a smooth knife wrapped in insulating/electrical tape and pry it slowly and gently while using the hairdryer

[munchmcg]

alrite sound lads thanks, im gona give it a try now

[Hikaru]

Originally Posted by jdm 3383

Best way to do it is pure very hot water over the badge..Stay pouring the water over the badge and it will melt the glue..Then it should come off with your fingers..Clean the excess glue off.Most people have different ways..Some say nail varnish remover and others say bug and tar remover..It not that hard to get off..Its a pretty simple job..Good luck with it

are you serious?

I use fishing cord, same method as advised by most Honda assembly instruction.

[IntermaN]

Originally Posted by Hikaru

are you serious?

I use fishing cord, same method as advised by most Honda assembly instruction.

x2, that is what I use as well and I find it very easy.

[Hikaru]

Originally Posted by IntermaN

x2, that is what I use as well and I find it very easy.

indeed, in fact it's the most efficient way if you tie both ends with a wood piece for grabbing and simply saw the glue off. Ironically it's the fastest method that most thieves use to steal emblem or badge on the street.

[jdm 3383]

Well hot water worked for me and had it done in a matter of mins without going out to buy fishing wire

[Bon87]

Nope, this is the best way to do it;
Copied from ITR-DC2.com

Originally Posted by Magic-R

The site wont let me post in the Resources area so this is the next best thing.


I couldnt find a specific post for this How To in the archives so i thought i'd create one.


Anyway, this post is for removing your old tired/faded front badge from you JDM Integra R.


We start by having the old faded badge.......



Now removing it is the tricky part, the badges have a pretty strong adhesive on the back making them a pain in the arse. Do not use a screw driver or anything similar.

I first read about using fishing line hooked behind the badge and gently easing it off, but the fishing line just snapped when i tried this.

Instead i used a long thin tye wrap, gently ease it behind the top half of the badge so you have an equal piece each side. I know the picture shows me using one hand but thats because the other was taking the photo lol.

Put a hand on each half of the tye and gently pull towards you easing it off, its gonna be a fighter but it will come......




Once you have the badge removed your going to be left with the adhesive of the badge, dont go and put you new badge over the top!



So your going to need to clean it off, i used a heavy duty cleaner, a cloth and a plastic card (like a credit card etc)

Read labels on cleaners to check you wont harm your paint.

Now you dont want to go crazy just take your time and it will come off, you dont want to damage your paint.....



All cleaned and ready for the new badge..........



Here is a picture of the new badge, you can see there is a adhesive patch on the back of the badge, remove the film.....

NOTE (JDM Part number on packaging)



Now attach the badge to the bonnet, line the locators on the back of the badge up with the holes on the bonnet and press on lightly making sure its straight, once happy give it a firm final press. Job done!







Mark
Integra Type R Forum

I did mine yesterday, you dont need the heavy duty cleaner, the sticky stuff just rubs off and then you get the remains off using WD40 and a cotton rag.
Clean it again.
Stick on new badge.

[kaks_EK9Rx]

I followed the guide above taken from itr-dc2, works, but found it hard getting the ties into the badges so guided them in with my nails, works well

[JDM 101]

I used dental floss..

[maclean2404]

good write up m8... very helpful!!!

[denward]

i have new badges myself./...never thought of using fishing line....ill try that later too

cheers

[Bon87]

Originally Posted by kaks_EK9Rx

I followed the guide above taken from itr-dc2, works, but found it hard getting the ties into the badges so guided them in with my nails, works well

I used a big fat cable tie. I had no problems

[denward]

i used the fishing cord trick today...worked very well