Replacement R Design badge installation

[M4ss4]

Hi all,

Just been tinkering and thought I would record it for a change..

So my r design badge on my C30 was all faded. I looked around and managed to find a polydome r design badge which should just fit into the original surround.

So I ordered it, it arrived and I have been waiting for a dry day.. Well it is sunny in Sheffield today so i thought I would work off the carvery lunch with a spot of diy.

The instructions which came with the sticker said to place it over the original. I had read elsewhere that it could be removed so I did just that.

I used a precision tiny flat head bit and pried it up at the bottom corner of the R. It lifted and i was able to use my fingers to gently pull it away from the plastic backing.

Once off, i gave the badge surround a thorough clean with some white spirits. Once dry i went on to apply the new shiney r design logo.

The front end finally looks right. I don't know why it bugged me so much but now I am really pleased with the result.. I have attached some photos

[lockstock]

Originally Posted by M4ss4

Hi all,

Just been tinkering and thought I would record it for a change..

So my r design badge on my C30 was all faded. I looked around and managed to find a polydome r design badge which should just fit into the original surround.

So I ordered it, it arrived and I have been waiting for a dry day.. Well it is sunny in Sheffield today so i thought I would work off the carvery lunch with a spot of diy.

The instructions which came with the sticker said to place it over the original. I had read elsewhere that it could be removed so I did just that.

I used a precision tiny flat head bit and pried it up at the bottom corner of the R. It lifted and i was able to use my fingers to gently pull it away from the plastic backing.

Once off, i gave the badge surround a thorough clean with some white spirits. Once dry i went on to apply the new shiney r design logo.

The front end finally looks right. I don't know why it bugged me so much but now I am really pleased with the result.. I have attached some photos

this is excellent, can you tell me specifically where you got that badge as I'd like to do the same

[M4ss4]

Originally Posted by lockstock

this is excellent, can you tell me specifically where you got that badge as I'd like to do the same

I will drop you a pm with details

[M4ss4]

Originally Posted by M4ss4

I will drop you a pm with details

@Lockstock you have PM

[kmb]

Good info - Also tempted to refresh mine in the same way.

I think it would be good to post how much, and where from, details as there will certainly be more interest. Thanks in advance.

[T5R92011]

Good work, I was in two minds on whether to do this, but in the end I just removed the whole badge entirely as I wanted my T5 to look a little less "R-design/S-line/ST-line/R-line/AMG line etc etc.

Yours looks very nice though.

[M4ss4]

I used Dave Barton for mine. Around £12 delivered

[M4ss4]

Originally Posted by T5R92011

Good work, I was in two minds on whether to do this, but in the end I just removed the whole badge entirely as I wanted my T5 to look a little less "R-design/S-line/ST-line/R-line/AMG line etc etc.

Yours looks very nice though.

Thanks

If i had a T5 i think i would also make it look a little more sleeper. My D2 is all show and tiny go

[lee van queef]

Originally Posted by M4ss4

Hi all,

Just been tinkering and thought I would record it for a change..

So my r design badge on my C30 was all faded. I looked around and managed to find a polydome r design badge which should just fit into the original surround.

So I ordered it, it arrived and I have been waiting for a dry day.. Well it is sunny in Sheffield today so i thought I would work off the carvery lunch with a spot of diy.

The instructions which came with the sticker said to place it over the original. I had read elsewhere that it could be removed so I did just that.

I used a precision tiny flat head bit and pried it up at the bottom corner of the R. It lifted and i was able to use my fingers to gently pull it away from the plastic backing.

Once off, i gave the badge surround a thorough clean with some white spirits. Once dry i went on to apply the new shiney r design logo.

The front end finally looks right. I don't know why it bugged me so much but now I am really pleased with the result.. I have attached some photos

Nice post! I'm planning to do the same soon as my R-design badge has faded beyond recognition.

[M4ss4]

Originally Posted by lee van queef

Nice post! I'm planning to do the same soon as my R-design badge has faded beyond recognition.

Nice, definitely looks smarter for it