Colour Code Rear Badge

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ModifiedMadness
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Colour Code Rear Badge

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This is my first DIY Guide so be nice :lol:

Apologies for the lack of pictures but here's a run through of how I did it.

Best bet is to buy a new badge.

Tools Needed

New Rear Badge
Stanley Knife
Slotted Screw Driver
Masking Tape
Plastic Primer
Paint
Laquer

1: Take off sticky pad from the back of the badge

You'll then see 6 rivets holding the chrome VW sign on.

2: I used a stanley knife and slotted screw driver to cut and remove just enough for me to get the front off.

3: With Wet and Dry paper smooth down the surface to be sprayed, I used 240g followed by 400g then 800g then 800g wet.

4: Mask the rubber bit around the edge to avoid painting that, then spray it with your plastic primer, leave to dry then give it another coat.

5: This is up to you, but I gave it a gentle rub with 800g wet and dry to smooth it a bit more.

6: Spray with your desired colour, making sure it's all covered evenly

7: Repeat step 6 until your happy

8: Spray with laquer, leave to dry and coat it again.

9: Stand back and admire your work

It's all up to you how many coats of primer, paint and laquer you want, but generally 2-3 should be enough.
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Post by h4r1s »

i got some pics :D

primed and ready to paint...(stuck the badge down to a bit of cardboard)
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And the finished product
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Post by ModifiedMadness »

Alternatively, ask me and I may consider doing it for you if you supply everything.
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Post by 2001pologti »

does it matter if u paint the rubber bit?
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Post by nafeGTI »

2001pologti wrote:does it matter if u paint the rubber bit?
i forgot to mask mine off but it came out brilliant and has been on for a few months now :)
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