Rover 75 rear bootlid badge

Space_1999 · 25th November 2008, 10:28

Having noticed my 2000 MY boot badge was getting a bit tatty, I naturally looked to buy one on eBay. I gave up bidding for the last one around £25, then called Rimmer Brothers to find they're under a tenner! Anyway, it's now arrived in the post and I wonder if anyone can advise on fitting - is it a straight 'pull out', or is there a retaining clip on the underside of the boot lid?

EnEnGee · 25th November 2008, 11:26

The badges are usually stuck on using double sided sticky pads. I understand that using a hair drier to gently heat the adhesive on the pads is usually enough to loosen it.

Departed · 25th November 2008, 12:21

Double sided foam tape, with a couple of locating lugs to keep it straight. I pried mine carefully with a screwdriver that has no sharp edges to damage anything.

Note: if you use a screwdriver and scratch your paint, don't blame me. It's not a reccomendation.

BigRuss · 25th November 2008, 14:19

To remove the old one use something that isn't sharp to gently prise the badge. I tried the heat it with a hairdryer method and after half hour of trying gave up as it remained just solid as when I started.

If I were fitting a new one I'd put a bead of clear silicone sealant around the edge as water ingress is what causes the laquer on the badge to delaminate.

I would also be inclined to give the new badge a few more coats of laquer to help protect it as it's only got a very thin coat on it.

Russ

JohnDotCom · 25th November 2008, 15:33

A Credit card and hairdryer combination works well.
(use the wife's credit card just in case you break it)

Kandyman · 25th November 2008, 17:46

try and get fishing line to slide between the badge and the car

cjmillsnun · 27th November 2008, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

(use the wife's credit card just in case you break it)

Genius!

Fix the car and kerb the missus' spending in one go

25th November 2008, 10:28	#1
Space_1999 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marlborough Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 rear bootlid badge Having noticed my 2000 MY boot badge was getting a bit tatty, I naturally looked to buy one on eBay. I gave up bidding for the last one around £25, then called Rimmer Brothers to find they're under a tenner! Anyway, it's now arrived in the post and I wonder if anyone can advise on fitting - is it a straight 'pull out', or is there a retaining clip on the underside of the boot lid?

25th November 2008, 14:19	#4
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	To remove the old one use something that isn't sharp to gently prise the badge. I tried the heat it with a hairdryer method and after half hour of trying gave up as it remained just solid as when I started. If I were fitting a new one I'd put a bead of clear silicone sealant around the edge as water ingress is what causes the laquer on the badge to delaminate. I would also be inclined to give the new badge a few more coats of laquer to help protect it as it's only got a very thin coat on it. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

25th November 2008, 11:26	#2
EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	The badges are usually stuck on using double sided sticky pads. I understand that using a hair drier to gently heat the adhesive on the pads is usually enough to loosen it.

25th November 2008, 12:21	#3
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Double sided foam tape, with a couple of locating lugs to keep it straight. I pried mine carefully with a screwdriver that has no sharp edges to damage anything. Note: if you use a screwdriver and scratch your paint, don't blame me. It's not a reccomendation.

25th November 2008, 15:33	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	A Credit card and hairdryer combination works well. (use the wife's credit card just in case you break it)

25th November 2008, 17:46	#6
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	try and get fishing line to slide between the badge and the car