removing the citroen and saxo badges

1. chrisvts_16v L-plater Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 34

   #1 25th January 2008, 13:59

   as title really, how can you get them off without breaking them so i can respray them black and then refit them.
   
   i tried very breifly at the scrap yard pushing some pins found in the boot and it actually snapped the badges off so luckily it wasnt my car.
   
   anyone whos done this any advice is much appreciated
2. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #2 25th January 2008, 14:01

   have a read of the guide in the stickies mate
3. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #3 25th January 2008, 14:01

   Hairdryer to warm them up first, then pull off iirc?
4. MintedSaxo Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1831

   #4 25th January 2008, 14:01

   fishing wire or use a screwdriver but be careful
5. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #5 25th January 2008, 14:03

   woah with the screwdriver
6. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #6 25th January 2008, 14:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MintedSaxo fishing wire or use a screwdriver but be careful

   Easy now!!
   Stick to the fishing wire!
   sounds like a good idea!
7. MintedSaxo Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1831

   #7 25th January 2008, 14:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Predator_VTR woah with the screwdriver

   i used a screwdriver worked fine, just had to be careful
8. chrisvts_16v L-plater Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 34

   #8 25th January 2008, 14:11

   just done a search and t cut and lots of elbow grease seems like the best way without removing them. cheers guys.
9. rossj Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 1043 Saxo VTR 2001

   #9 25th January 2008, 14:11

   what you mean fishing wire??
   
   as in feed fishing line behind and pull out??
   
   also if you want to debadge they leave holes dont they
   
   also yea theres a guide somewhere on how to respray them black
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 25th January 2008, 14:11

    hmmmmm suppose if you whack some insulation tape round then yes
    
    but heat is better, i got mine off by washing the car first once it was al finished the water and foam loosened the foam sticky stuff on the badges up and they came off very easy
11. MintedSaxo Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1831

    #11 25th January 2008, 14:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rossj what you mean fishing wire?? as in feed fishing line behind and pull out??

    work it into the spunge behind, it cuts through the sticky bits and loosens the badges, just have to double the wire over because it can snap
12. essex_sx Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 chelmsford Posts: 268 1.1 saxo sx

    #12 25th January 2008, 16:49

    you could also use a soft solvent for removing stickers, you can get it in maplin etc, which will loosen the sponge layer and you will be able to pull them easily. it won't ruin your paint either.