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Old 15 May 2012, 06:56 PM
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Hi all. Thinking of changing my front Subaru badge for a different coloured one. Are they difficult to change over? Are they just stuck on? Many thanks guys.
Old 15 May 2012, 07:00 PM
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Just stuck on but very well, you may damage the surround getting it off, my suggestion is remove grille and use a heat gun on the reverse side to soften glue.
Old 15 May 2012, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBugEye
Just stuck on but very well, you may damage the surround getting it off, my suggestion is remove grille and use a heat gun on the reverse side to soften glue.
I thank you sir! Rapid response
Old 15 May 2012, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBugEye
Just stuck on but very well, you may damage the surround getting it off, my suggestion is remove grille and use a heat gun on the reverse side to soften glue.
i changed my blob one to a genuine pink i version.

heat up as blue said then drill a small hole behind badge and push out, this avoids damaging the grill.
Old 15 May 2012, 07:19 PM
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Thanks Tubbytommy. I fancy a pink badge too! Think it will look great matched up with red/pinky STI Type UK lettering on the back. Fancy removing Subaru and Impreza WRX off rear too. Found some helpful threads on here so just in process of growing some man spuds before taking the plunge!!
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Originally Posted by TeddyTaylor
Thanks Tubbytommy. I fancy a pink badge too! Think it will look great matched up with red/pinky STI Type UK lettering on the back. Fancy removing Subaru and Impreza WRX off rear too. Found some helpful threads on here so just in process of growing some man spuds before taking the plunge!!
the grill is easy to damage so dont try to lever badge out from the front.

i wanted to match the sti badge on the grill too, genuine ones are expensive but look the best cheap copies dont fit or look right.
Old 15 May 2012, 08:29 PM
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I got mine off with some strong thin string, fishing line I think I used, came off easily.
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Where do you get replacement badges from?

Thanks
Old 15 May 2012, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 5cooby1
Where do you get replacement badges from?

Thanks
http://www.scoobyparts.com/acatalog/Badges.html
Old 15 May 2012, 09:20 PM
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Thanks

Pink I or Subaru sign in pink??
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I went with the drill a hole from behind approach, worked a treat
Old 15 May 2012, 09:26 PM
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I had the original black I badge on my classic, so I removed it and some wet and dry to remove the paint and painted it yellow and put back on.
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White with something extra

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Heat itnupnwith a hair dryer and some fishing line /gat gut / nylon behind it and remove Ian sawing action as there is 2strong sticky pads behind it
Don't try to force with screwdriver as grills are expensive if you crack it
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Originally Posted by darms
White with something extra



That car is stunning Darms, what's the full spec?
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^ cheers buddy

https://www.scoobynet.com/garage/200...125-darms.html
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hairdryer removed mine...and i too replaced with a pink un
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