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Side indicators-splitting apart
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Side indicators-splitting apart
Hi can anyone tell me how to split the side indicators as i have replaced all the other badges for carbon. and just need to do these now.
Cheers Moz
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Remove the indicator (gentle pressure in, and twist), then use a plastic credit card, or thin nylon string under the badge edge. Don't use a knife as it damages the badge. Also, you may want to mark the top of the indicator before removing the badge, otherwise you will put them back wonky
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Thanks i'll give it a go
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Had to use knife afterall.carefully.
There stuck on so inserted the thin knife and carefully cut thro the glue.
Pic for anyone else doing it
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There stuck on so inserted the thin knife and carefully cut thro the glue.
Pic for anyone else doing it
Thanks moz
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Anyone know what size these badges are? Where can you get real OEM ones from?
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Part number is shown on the picture above, so any dealer.tomscott wrote:Anyone know what size these badges are? Where can you get real OEM ones from?
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
out of interest what do people use to stick these back on?
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Double sided tape - Halfords number plate tape would work well (not the really thick stuff though!). You can pick up double sided tape from eBay for a few quid...
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Yeh I have some double sided tape. Not sure that will hold well enough!
I also happen to have some licence plate fixers but they are about 3mm thick. Might use some hot glue/silicone/hardasnails!
I also happen to have some licence plate fixers but they are about 3mm thick. Might use some hot glue/silicone/hardasnails!
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
Remember that you may want to replace the badges at some stage the tape has held well for me for some time now, so should be fine.
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart
I ended up using some power grip tape from toolstation. Weatherproof and very strong (but should still be able to remove when needed)
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesiv ... 420/p63962
Highly recommend this! Used it for my french fries too
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesiv ... 420/p63962
Highly recommend this! Used it for my french fries too