Re-attaching Badges

[PDJ]

I've got to re-attach some boot badges to the slatted panel on my 205.
Should I trust double sided tape or sack a tonne of silicones?

They are original badges so I don't want then to fall off

Thanks

 

[Mike Tippett]

Double sided tape for sure.

 

[renault8&10]

Most modern cars have their badges stuck on these days with effectively double sided tape, but I would hit up panelbeaters supply companies for the right tape. People like VG Autos or KGP in Sydney or see if there are equivalents up the coast.

 

[56 Fregate]

In my opinion silicone is a definite no-no because it will root the paint. The judicious use of Sikaflex is quite effective for badges but can be a little messy. The 3M double sided tapes do work a treat, it's the modern way.

 

[COL]

I would use double sided tape and 3M brand would be the way to go.

 

[moeozz]

I would use double sided tape and 3M brand would be the way to go.

100% this. 3M VHB (Very High Bond) auto tape is what I used to attach my badges and the outer skirts on the 205.

Ebay is your best bet if you cannot find it locally (SCA/Repco/Bunnings didn't stock this when I was searching).


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[dimistyle]

Yes double sided tape is your best ber. I tried to buy specific car badge tape as the panel beaters use but its expensive. So buy either narrow ir wide 3M red tape for external use. And spend a fair amount of time trimming before peeling and sticking
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[driven]

Check out

https://www.autobarn.com.au/workshop-maintenance/tools-workshop/chemicals-cleaners-adhesives/adhesives?p=10

 

[tazfrog]

I've got to re-attach some boot badges to the slatted panel on my 205.
Should I trust double sided tape or sack a tonne of silicones?

They are original badges so I don't want then to fall off

Thanks

As others have said, 3M VHB is th way to go but spend a little time on preparation
of the mounting site.
Give the area a good clean with paint thinners or isopropyl alcohol to de-grease
the contact area.
Also the back of the badge....and make sure you have the badge properly lined up
as you apply it.....you only get one crack at it ;o))

 

[Peter C]

I used paint thinners once to clean paintwork and the paint started dissolving. Prepsol may be a better way to go.

 

[tazfrog]

I used paint thinners once to clean paintwork and the paint started dissolving. Prepsol may be a better way to go.

Yes, prolly a better way to go....you can use thinners but test it first, not all paints are equal ;o))