Re-attaching Badges (1 Viewer)

[048642]

Hi,

I am putting my Troopie back together and have a couple of badges whose plastic tabs broke when being taken off for painting. (mostly the "toyota landcruiser badges on either side of the hood). Any suggestions on how to re-attach??

 

[45Kevin]

Check with SOR or other vendors. I don't think they cost that much.

Specter Off-Road Land Cruiser Parts - Page 161 Land Cruiser Emblems 40 & 45 Series

Well, I guess it depends on what you call too much.

You may be able to put your broken badge back in the right place and put a dab of hot melt on it from the inside of the apron through the hole.

You may be able to buy a used apron that has the badge on it for less. I'll be looking for one myself soon.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

They are available from Toyota brand new (at least for a '79 they are, haven't checked other years). Weren't all that pricey.

Dan

 

[048642]

Thanks for the info, was hoping to use my old badges....was thinking that i could superglue some tiny flat head bolts to badge and just add nuts.....

do you think that will work?...i guess if it doesnt and they fly off I will know where to get more!

 

[skidplate]

That happened to me, went to the local autozone and picked up some 3M double sided adhesive tape. Been a year and no problems.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I've used "the right stuff" gasket maker to stick some badges back on. Don't use it if you ever plan on taking them off again... You'll probably mess up the badge trying to pry it off....

 

[Gumby]

right stuff is overkill. Any silicone RTV works great.

 

[048642]

Will the silicone RTV material allow the badge to ever be removed without damaging it in future?....maybe i should make them more permanent....had anyone had any badges stolen?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

If you just silicon around the edges you should be able to get a utility blade in to slice it off if you ever want to...

Yes, the right stuff is overkill... That's why I keep it around

 

[Gumby]

fishing line will slide under the badge and slice them off just fine