n one

iTrader: (5)

I want to change the grill badge, only been able to locate Pink ones so far, I`d like one thats Blue,with 6 stars, anybody know where these are available & are reasonably priced?

Neil.

alcazar

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Remove existing badge by gently prizing it off.

Remove existing black(??) paint from rear of badge by rubbing with a cloth soaked in Wickes Paintbrush Cleaner.

Wash and dry badge.

Repaint any colour you want: it doesn't matter what sort of paint either, as you're painting the rear of the badge, you'll still get a good finish, even with brush painting.

Stick it back in place with double sided stickies from car shops, sold for fixing number plates.

Takes about half an hour to do, and MUCH cheaper thatn buying one!

Alcazar

n one

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Cheers Alcazar, You`ve helped me out once again. I did`nt know it was possible to do that, I`ll set too tomorrow with the paint.

Neil.

Boro

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Well said alc, although not sure about the bit that said use any paint you want... When i did mine i tried using the touch up paint but because it was water based rather than enamel it wouldnt adhere to the back of the badge.

I ended up getting my bodyshop to do it while it was in for some paintwork, i think he had to use a different type of paint.

n one

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I`ll go see my mate who`s in the trade, he`ll keep me right.

alcazar

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I suppose "any" paint was a bit non-specific: it could include a kid's powder paint! :

I've seen car touch-up, nail varnish( : ), Plasti-Kote, and model enamel paint used successfully.

Strangely, the best colour match to STi pink was the nail varnish..............does that tell us all something??
Alcazar

Silver Scooby Sport

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I have seen pics of one on here where they used the glittery nail varnish then applied black on the back of that....... sounds girly i know, lol ..... but really looked affective when the light caught it
Simon.

Elmer Fudpucker

[Edited by Elmer Fudpucker - 10/23/2003 10:06:47 PM]

Nathan L

Oooooooooh Sparkly

n one

iTrader: (5)

Mmm...tasty, now thats given me an idea, Thanks,

Neil.

DJ73

nice one Elmer fud,not the norm,

n one

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Got some strange looks & funny comments when in Boot`s chemist I asked for some Blue nail varnish with sparklie bits in. Too embarassed to tell them what it was actually for, they had none & I came away empty handed. The embarassment continues today as I search the shops for `Blue nail varish with sparklie in`.

Neil.

D6ale

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i used some pink nail varnish for mine but 4 months on it's gone a bit faded in places when iv'e left the car in the sun.

plan to do it again with something more exciting than pink...

n one

iTrader: (5)

Job done, it looks splendid, thanks to all for the tips.

Neil.

Silver Scooby Sport

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Elmers the man

Just having a new grill re-sprayed myself so.....
Do i go for the glitter look ????????? lol

Is it not a clear glitter, then put what ever colour on the back of that you want instead of looking for a blue based glitter varnish ??

Simon

Subie Gal

use any kind of paint you want...

just make sure to coat it well so that
it's completely covered....

on my 2001 Impreza RS (US) i used car model paint...


on my 2003 WRX... Subaru Touch Up Paint
hidden behind my grill guard.. but you can still see it


I've heard of others using
nail polish and the likes...
be creative! have fun...
Jamie
www.subiegal.com

Silver Scooby Sport

iTrader: (15)

Just checked you web site out

Understand why you got flames sprayed over your bonnet now !!!

Simon