swingwing

Original emblem looks OK, but I wanted a little more contrast. Ordered matt black emblem from Suncoast Parts, p/n 996 559 237 06 70C.


Go underneath emblem with dental floss to break seal of old emblem and remove. You can use solvent to remove residual adhesive, but I used my fingernail, then lightly cleaned the area with polish.


Then there's the moment of truth; take your time because there's prolly one shot at getting the alignment just so. Twenty minute job and I like the look.

DesmoSD

Looks good! It could possibly be the camera angle but it looks a little crooked (negative slope)

rwdds

Or, you could have spent $7.00 on a can of Plastidip and in been done in 20 minutes. That said, yours came out really nice and it is straight. The Plastidip is wonderful for prototyping... trying unique personalizing touches that you would never try to paint permanently. Then it peels off when you don't care for it any longer! Many threads here on this easy mod.

swingwing

Yikes! You an engineer? Nonetheless I ran right out to me garage, micrometer in hand. Whew! She's true alright. Your comment reminded me of learning to dive-bomb in the USAF: "Measure with a micrometer, mark with a grease pencil, cut with an ax." I'se happy with the work. Thanks for the comment.

swingwing

Noted, but looks like a lot of masking work. I went back and checked my elapsed timer - 18:36.

DesmoSD

boisenelson

In your picture #3, I was not aware there was a Bose option for the engine hatch......Learn something new on this forum every day! In all seriousness, nice job and it looks great. I'm nit picky when it comes to things looking a bit tattered so I'd be doing the exact same thing.

swingwing

Ha ha, one has to have some tunes going whilst giving these cars a little love, no? Seriously, a hat tip to Auto Amateur on YouTube. He has a good video on emblem replacement, including adding PORSCHE lettering that's a little more involved than what I wanted for now.

sober_owl

i did 991 911 emblem on mines...dont mind yellow bumper.. was just test fitting..

captainbaker

I thought the same thing...crooked. Glad to hear its actually straight. My architect neighbor buddy came home when I was doing the same job on my Range Rover. He took one look and bingo....one letter was off a MM or two. Argh.

F6MLK

I had mine done in black with a red S badge

El Dario Loco

Tried that with my turbo and botched it badly, despite endless measuring and taping. Gave up and been going badge-less ever since...

OnlineAlias

Just a pro tip, carefully make a square around the outside of the emblem's position with masking tape before you take it off. That way you know exactly where the new one goes back on.

swingwing

Yes! That would've been an excellent step. Good suggestion.

El Dario Loco

I changed to a GT2 decklid without an emblem so the tape method was not an option. But good tip.