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Side indicators-splitting apart

Post by AlienZed » Fri May 10, 2013 12:56 pm

ImageHi 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.
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart

Post by markeg » Fri May 10, 2013 2:29 pm

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

Post by AlienZed » Fri May 10, 2013 2:31 pm

Thanks i'll give it a go
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart

Post by AlienZed » Fri May 10, 2013 2:38 pm

Had to use knife afterall.carefully.
There stuck on so inserted the thin knife and carefully cut thro the glue.
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Post by tomscott » Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:38 pm

Anyone know what size these badges are? Where can you get real OEM ones from?

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Post by srhutch » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:40 pm

tomscott wrote:Anyone know what size these badges are? Where can you get real OEM ones from?
Part number is shown on the picture above, so any dealer.
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart

Post by pharmed » Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:02 am

out of interest what do people use to stick these back on?

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Post by markeg » Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:49 am

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

Post by pharmed » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:10 am

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!

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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart

Post by markeg » Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:55 am

Remember that you may want to replace the badges at some stage :D the tape has held well for me for some time now, so should be fine.
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Re: Side indicators-splitting apart

Post by pharmed » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:07 pm

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

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