Wheel Emblem

[madasahatter]

As above has any one removed the logo to paint the centre cap.

[normski2]

If I remember correctly..the logo has little sprues that go through the back plate which then end in fattened blobs on the rear to hold tight.

I've heard of people either melting the blob with a soldering iron or scraping them off with a flat blade screwdriver or (very carefully) with a wood chisel (if you are handy with a wood chisel).

Once off you can paint the back plate but you will then need to bond the logo back in place.

[madasahatter]

It looks like 2 tabs are bent over , dont really fancy that idea. May have to use double sided tape, only problem then they wont be flush.

[normski2]

Can the tabs be softened with heat to straighten them?

Might be able to pull them through and then re-bend after painting?

[madasahatter]

Yes it may be the route i try never thought about the centres, ordered gunmetal paint and centres will have to be done to look right.

[madasahatter]

Well nornski2 i got plastic tool under emblem only broke one clip, 5 holes in the cap only 2 are used. Think i will use some strong clear glue when i refit the emblems.

Alredy wet and dried them with 1200 paper down to primer. Weathers not to good where we are, so will wait till it picks up a bit.

[toffee_pie]

painted centre caps, need to take them off from the inside, easy enough job

[madasahatter]

Im on about the L on the caps so i can paint the caps a different colour.