vagluv

I replaced mine with the OEM piece from Pelican when I had some paint work done last year. Noticed within the last few months that the black was missing in several spots, and kept getting worse. So, I had to remove the badge, and I put the old one back on for the meantime. I used a small ratchet to tighten it back up, and I think may have over tightened a bit. Moral of the story, dont use anything that gives leverage, just use a driver and hand tighten. Hopefully it won't be too much of a pain to remove when pelican swaps the other one.

Oh, and I'm seriously considering having the new one clear coated before installation.

Seeeu911

I've had 8 or so 911's and I've always used the crest as the close point with no problems.

BLACK-BETTY

My badge is bent of shape, enamel broken in most places - in fact it's a mess. But I like it, I like that it's battered and bruised especially when everything else is nice and new.

What are your views? Replace when it needs it or keep patina?

Rephlex

Patina!

vagluv

I appreciate good patina, but if my paint is shining like new, I'd prefer the badge to match.

Jacke2c

She is supposed to have some flaws, some that are obvious , seen by all, others that only you will know about Frank!

Rey Gunn

Here's the situation. I ordered a custom badge from a member on here. He customizes the badge to any color combo you are looking for. I got my badge and when I had my cage put in, I gave it to the shop to install. Big mistake. They over tightened the screws holding the badge and now the gasket doesn't sit right. I tried fix the gasket by trying to unscrew the two bolts on the back but they will not loosen at all. I think the threads may have been stripped when the shop over tightened it. What can I do to take off the badge without ruining it? Is there a trick to getting it off?

Vandit

Because racecar

vagluv

rey your best shot is trying to destroy the nuts off of the posts. should be possible, but I'm not sure what would get it done

Silvertarga

There are no threads, the nuts are "se;lf tapping" Use a long needle nose to hold and twist the nut and carefully lift the badge from the hood (use a credit card) the nuts will back off

Frankly getting the badge on correctly and not ruining the gasket caused me to invent new words!

Soaking the gasket in hot water to soften it helped but still #%$%#%

LPMM

Rey - A few years back I used a trim and molding tool on my wife's BMW to remove and replace the roundel. I used the second one from the left in the picture and put it between the badge and the hood to have leverage and lift the badge. You can do the same thing here and by gently lifting the crest off the hood while you "unscrew" the nuts from the backside, it should provide enough resistance/tension for the nuts to catch the posts and then back out. I hope this makes sense.

Rey Gunn

Thanks for all the tips guys. Gonna try these today and report back. Wish me luck!

vagluv

I tried prying with gentle pressure from the top. This is what I got: