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MarkW19 · Jan 11th, 2006, 09:15 PM

The edge of my MINI badge (on the boot) has broken off (carwash I think), so I need a new one. £50 from BMW no doubt...

Anyway, how is it fixed on? How do I get the current one off, and the new one on?

Jan 11th, 2006, 09:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

The edge of my MINI badge (on the boot) has broken off (carwash I think), so I need a new one. £50 from BMW no doubt...

Anyway, how is it fixed on? How do I get the current one off, and the new one on?

Old one off with a hairdryer and some dental Floss!

New on on easily enough!

Wny not try, seemig as though you are going for a new one to go on the web and get a customised one???

I know a site if you want to know of one but it isn't a sponsor of MINI2 so I can't post it in,

Cheers!

MarkW19 · Jan 11th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Ben: PM me it!

So heat it up with hairdryer for a couple of minutes, then dental floss behind it?

Gr8Dain · Jan 11th, 2006, 09:35 PM

It's double faced tape, so yes, heat it up and wiggle it off. You may need to rub the residual goo off with yout thumbs, etc.

Good luck,

laura f · Jan 11th, 2006, 09:35 PM

if you mean the winged badge, it's more than dental floss as it's not just stuck on, it has 2 prongs through the bodywork.... if it's the other badges dental floss & hairdryer away

i think the winged badges are about £20 and the other about £12 ish from memory (could be wrong)

Gr8Dain · Jan 12th, 2006, 12:33 PM

Doh, that would be correct. I thought you meant the words. Sorry.

MarkW19 · Jan 12th, 2006, 01:49 PM

I can't see any screw heads in the winged badge...how on earth does it fix on if it's not just stuck?

laura f · Jan 12th, 2006, 03:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

I can't see any screw heads in the winged badge...how on earth does it fix on if it's not just stuck?

it has 2 pins that go into the metal.... i only know this i had mine stolen

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....38&postcount=9

MarkW19 · Jan 12th, 2006, 04:24 PM

Thanks - any idea how you get the pins out??

laura f · Jan 12th, 2006, 04:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

Thanks - any idea how you get the pins out??

the barsteward that took mine, used a screwdriver, but it makes a right mess and i wouldn't advise it! other than that none I'm afraid

have tried a search, it might throw up some more options

minibbb · Jan 12th, 2006, 06:05 PM

go on ebay, badges are much cheaper on there!

TWISTER · Jan 13th, 2006, 12:26 AM

Thanks for the info guys

MarkW19 · Jan 13th, 2006, 05:35 PM

I just bought a brand new MINI wings badge on ebay for £1.75!!

Still don't know how to get the old one off though!!

Minty · Jan 15th, 2006, 12:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

£50 from BMW no doubt...

if you cant afford the parts dont buy the car

from memory they are between £15-£20

some people have the misconception that just because it is made with BMW money...everything is expensive to replace, which is not the case!

MarkW19 · Jan 15th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Well I'm happy with £1.75 for a brand new one off eBay!

Jan 11th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#1
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,396 Offline	New Mini Badge! The edge of my MINI badge (on the boot) has broken off (carwash I think), so I need a new one. £50 from BMW no doubt... Anyway, how is it fixed on? How do I get the current one off, and the new one on?

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Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 818 Offline	It's double faced tape, so yes, heat it up and wiggle it off. You may need to rub the residual goo off with yout thumbs, etc. Good luck, Click For my Gallery (Fancy Huh?)

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laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 19,884 Offline	if you mean the winged badge, it's more than dental floss as it's not just stuck on, it has 2 prongs through the bodywork.... if it's the other badges dental floss & hairdryer away i think the winged badges are about £20 and the other about £12 ish from memory (could be wrong) \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Jan 12th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
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Jan 12th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 19,884 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 I can't see any screw heads in the winged badge...how on earth does it fix on if it's not just stuck? it has 2 pins that go into the metal.... i only know this i had mine stolen http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....38&postcount=9 \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

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Jan 11th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
benjacobs25 Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 The edge of my MINI badge (on the boot) has broken off (carwash I think), so I need a new one. £50 from BMW no doubt... Anyway, how is it fixed on? How do I get the current one off, and the new one on? Old one off with a hairdryer and some dental Floss! New on on easily enough! Wny not try, seemig as though you are going for a new one to go on the web and get a customised one??? I know a site if you want to know of one but it isn't a sponsor of MINI2 so I can't post it in, Cheers!
http://www.mini2.com/forum/

Jan 11th, 2006, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,396 Offline	Ben: PM me it! So heat it up with hairdryer for a couple of minutes, then dental floss behind it?

Jan 12th, 2006, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,396 Offline	I can't see any screw heads in the winged badge...how on earth does it fix on if it's not just stuck?

Jan 12th, 2006, 04:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,396 Offline	Thanks - any idea how you get the pins out??

Jan 12th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 19,884 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 Thanks - any idea how you get the pins out?? the barsteward that took mine, used a screwdriver, but it makes a right mess and i wouldn't advise it! other than that none I'm afraid have tried a search, it might throw up some more options \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Jan 12th, 2006, 06:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
minibbb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 128 Offline	go on ebay, badges are much cheaper on there!

Jan 13th, 2006, 12:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
TWISTER Motorer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 40 Offline	Thanks for the info guys Tar Heel MINI Motoring Club • TWISTER's BLOG!

Jan 13th, 2006, 05:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,396 Offline	I just bought a brand new MINI wings badge on ebay for £1.75!! Still don't know how to get the old one off though!!

Jan 15th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,982 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 £50 from BMW no doubt... if you cant afford the parts dont buy the car from memory they are between £15-£20 some people have the misconception that just because it is made with BMW money...everything is expensive to replace, which is not the case! E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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Jan 15th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,396 Offline	Well I'm happy with £1.75 for a brand new one off eBay!

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