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  1. 22-11-2007, 07:22 PM #1
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    Debaging

    g'day all.

    Who here has debaged thier cars. I'm pretty sure the newer cars have badges stuck on with something that resembles tape, but on the mk 1 i believe they are bolted/pop rivited/stuck into the metal somehow.

    Has anyone done it or know what is involved to have a nice smooth debadged tailgate?

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  2. 22-11-2007, 07:24 PM #2
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    from memory they are a pressed metal pin into a metal clip, if you can get behind the panel you should be able to squeeze with a pair of pliers.
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    De-Badging

    I think you can pop them off with a flat blade but are left with little holes, then you need to fill and paint
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    Quote Originally Posted by geeza View Post
    ..with little holes, then you need to fill and paint
    fill with bog or weld up?


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    I had mine welded, but I suppose the holes are small enough to bog...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Golfer View Post
    I had mine welded, but I suppose the holes are small enough to bog...
    Always better to have them welded. Yes they are small but are still prone to cracking as there's no metal backing them.
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  7. 23-11-2007, 09:12 AM #7
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    welding it is then.. My dads got a MIG, will this be too powerful, or do I need to get a mate with a TIG??


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    should be fine with a mig.
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