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[Mini-G]

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Some one tried to nick my Mini badge last wk but found it very difficult to remove it. The badge is all bent up but dose any one know how to remove the badge with out course
ing any more damage to the paint work?

[chili_redR56]

I've heard of people using fishing line to remove badges

[James]

if its the actualy mini emblem badge it has 2 "stalks" on the back which go through two holes in the bonnet. could be hard to remove yourself as the thief probably found

[S33BBY]

Maybe something like a credit card?

[coopersooper]

was it the cooper or one badge or actually the mini logo badge?? if its messed up PM me and father christmas might come early!

[minisoopercooper]

I bought a mini logo badge from ebay last week to use as a template for something. It has the plastic storks that use a once use trim fixing blot (same type as the grille) goes on to. If it's the boot badge then you would need to take the interior panel off to access these trim bolts. If it's the bonnet - then they should be easily visible under the sound proofing.

Either way it's should be an easy job once these are off - you will probably need new trim bolts from your dealer and some sort of solvent to remove the sticky area as the badges are stuck as well as bolted on

[MINIkt]

Hmmm .. we have removed the badges from my MINI a few times now .. with no sign of any 'trim bolts', the plastic storks are just locating pins I think ... .. (06 plate)

Try using some blue/green polypropelene garden twine to gently ease the badge away from the glue pads (using gentle sawing side to side movements .. bit like flossing teeth!) - then use some force to pull the badge away from the bodywork.

Then to remove the glue from the bodywork use Autoglym tar and glue remover to polish out - takes time and patience but once done just use bodywork polish to restore the shine!

Hope this helps.