R-Design Badge Replacement

volvoerforlife · Jun 10th, 2016, 20:51

As you may of noticed all the R-Design badges on the S40/C30's and some other models tend to fade, like mine has. I've been looking at replacements, but for an original Volvo one its stupid money, plus its bound to just fade again in the long term, so was looking at potentially this one on eBay as it looks actually nicer and much better value.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-DESIGN-F...gAAOSwo3pWffcd

My only concern is how its fitted to the car, the seller states it's a grill badge but I was unsure on fitment, he just said the bracket its on in the picture can just be adjusted, I can't see how you'd secure it onto the car using this? Has anyone replaced theres and if so what did you choose? I'm aware the original Volvo one has a bracket with two screws was thinking of taking it off and pairing this one to the bracket somehow and replacing it.

Tiptonjim · Jun 10th, 2016, 21:50

Hi the same happened to me and i couldn't find a decent one any where so took the plunge and bought a original one from dealer £30 in vat no screws involved just clips

Bungo · Jun 10th, 2016, 22:17

Grille badge is held on by plastic clip, which usually breaks trying to get it off.
Ebay one has sticky tape. It seems tape may be on black bracket.
I took mine off and repainted it.

paddyred · Jun 10th, 2016, 22:32

I bought one of the cheap badges with the adhisive back. I took the old badge off and prised the face off which is held on with double sided tape then belt sanded the face flat and stuck the new one on. New badge for about £5 and they were good quality and pretty heavy metal pieces!

mattievrs · Jun 11th, 2016, 10:00

This is where I went

http://www.davebarton.com/VolvoStick...rdesigninserts

Halfway down the page for the decal..... 3 day turn around for mine from USA. Very good quality.

volvoerforlife · Jun 11th, 2016, 14:15

Ooo, this looks like a great option, thanks!!

Al1baly · Jun 12th, 2016, 08:41

I bought a genuine Volvo one last year for over £40 and wish I had this option then, brilliant idea.

Bungo · Jun 12th, 2016, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattievrs

This is where I went

http://www.davebarton.com/VolvoStick...rdesigninserts

Halfway down the page for the decal..... 3 day turn around for mine from USA. Very good quality.

Couple of things with those. Not sure sticking them on top of existing emblem would work due to raised lettering and the background is grey not silver, but a good alternative otherwise for the price.

Trunka · Jun 12th, 2016, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattievrs

This is where I went

http://www.davebarton.com/VolvoStick...rdesigninserts

Halfway down the page for the decal..... 3 day turn around for mine from USA. Very good quality.

I used his website to get a new R design badge. Removed the old sticker, cleaned the surface and stuck the new one on. Been fine for the past 2 months, with rain and car being washed.

paddyred · Jun 12th, 2016, 14:09

I wish I saw those before I ground the face off mine to adhere a new metal logo! The OEM emblem does come off the plastic backing with a little screwdriver. Its just foil and some double sided tape.

Jun 10th, 2016, 20:51	#1
volvoerforlife Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2020 22:40 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wirral	R-Design Badge Replacement As you may of noticed all the R-Design badges on the S40/C30's and some other models tend to fade, like mine has. I've been looking at replacements, but for an original Volvo one its stupid money, plus its bound to just fade again in the long term, so was looking at potentially this one on eBay as it looks actually nicer and much better value. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-DESIGN-F...gAAOSwo3pWffcd My only concern is how its fitted to the car, the seller states it's a grill badge but I was unsure on fitment, he just said the bracket its on in the picture can just be adjusted, I can't see how you'd secure it onto the car using this? Has anyone replaced theres and if so what did you choose? I'm aware the original Volvo one has a bracket with two screws was thinking of taking it off and pairing this one to the bracket somehow and replacing it.

Jun 10th, 2016, 22:17	#3
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	Grille badge is held on by plastic clip, which usually breaks trying to get it off. Ebay one has sticky tape. It seems tape may be on black bracket. I took mine off and repainted it. __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

Jun 10th, 2016, 22:32	#4
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	I bought one of the cheap badges with the adhisive back. I took the old badge off and prised the face off which is held on with double sided tape then belt sanded the face flat and stuck the new one on. New badge for about £5 and they were good quality and pretty heavy metal pieces! __________________ Wax On Wax Off!

Jun 12th, 2016, 14:09	#10
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	I wish I saw those before I ground the face off mine to adhere a new metal logo! The OEM emblem does come off the plastic backing with a little screwdriver. Its just foil and some double sided tape. __________________ Wax On Wax Off!

Jun 10th, 2016, 21:50	#2
Tiptonjim Junior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2018 20:46 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tipton	Hi the same happened to me and i couldn't find a decent one any where so took the plunge and bought a original one from dealer £30 in vat no screws involved just clips

Jun 11th, 2016, 10:00	#5
mattievrs Master Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2020 12:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Leicester	This is where I went http://www.davebarton.com/VolvoStick...rdesigninserts Halfway down the page for the decal..... 3 day turn around for mine from USA. Very good quality.

Jun 11th, 2016, 14:15	#6
volvoerforlife Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2020 22:40 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wirral	Ooo, this looks like a great option, thanks!!

Jun 12th, 2016, 08:41	#7
Al1baly Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2016 14:56 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Clackmannan	I bought a genuine Volvo one last year for over £40 and wish I had this option then, brilliant idea.

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