daveg7362 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I'm starting to make a few changes to my Z. what I don't want to do is change it to much. so then it looks naff, if you know where I'm coming from. so let start with changing the badges first. My car is Blade Silver so i don't want something to bling. The problem I have its very hard to choose the right one by just looking at the badge without being fitted to a car. I did make a bid on E-Bay for a set then thought otherwise. if any one has any New badges they are thinking of selling I would be interested. I do like the big Z but I'm worried of knackering my paint work cutting off the locating lugs at the front, then also filling the rear holes any body done this. Any pictures would be good. Cheers Dave Quote
mbs Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 No holes just stuck on. They come off with a hairdryer and dental floss Quote
Ian Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 No holes just stuck on. They come off with a hairdryer and dental floss I thought the rear Nissan badge left holes? Quote
mbs Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 No holes just stuck on. They come off with a hairdryer and dental floss I thought the rear Nissan badge left holes? Sorry misunderstood query, the big Z ones he refers to don't leave any holes to fill, just fit where the old ones were. Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry too Just meant when removing the rear to be careful of the spiggots on the rear badge when using the dental floss that MBS suggested Leaves a nice minty boot lid Not this type of minty though Quote
GT4 Zed Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Tried dental floss after warming the old badges with dryer and it was still a pain....floss kept snapping Used 12lb fishing line and sooo easy. soaked the residual old glue with white spirit and it literally desolves the goo leaving the paint unaffected It is a good idea to gently warm the recipient areas before apply the new embles/badges Quote
Cara Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry too Just meant when removing the rear to be careful of the spiggots on the rear badge when using the dental floss that MBS suggested Leaves a nice minty boot lid Not this type of minty though I've nothing to add to the OP's question, but just had to at this. Quote
M350ZB Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 From my knowledge, the front emblem is just stuck on and the rear the same, allthough it has two locating holes, i removed my rear one about a month ago, piece of doddle, heat it up with hairdryer and slowly peel it off, i fitted a tommy k badge, this covers the holes perfectly, there are plenty of badges out there to choose from, some better than others Quote
daveg7362 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 Could some one please tell me, what the hell is Black Pearl. I would think its a dullish chrome???? I belive the normal Nisan badges are just normal chrome is that right. Quote
M13KYF Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Could some one please tell me, what the hell is Black Pearl.I would think its a dullish chrome???? I belive the normal Nisan badges are just normal chrome is that right. these ones Quote
M350ZB Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 A note to take with these though, i member bigphil telling me these can and do fade, sometimes and look a bit dull, hence why i went for the tommy k badge, just a bit of advice ! Quote
GT4 Zed Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 A note to take with these though, i member bigphil telling me these can and do fade, sometimes and look a bit dull, hence why i went for the tommy k badge, just a bit of advice ! you are right m8. i think Envy discontinued their supply due to fading issues however i got the black pearl on ebay from Assad (worcester based) who is a member here and they just fine sofar 2 months on Quote
M350ZB Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 A note to take with these though, i member bigphil telling me these can and do fade, sometimes and look a bit dull, hence why i went for the tommy k badge, just a bit of advice ! you are right m8. i think Envy discontinued their supply due to fading issues however i got the black pearl on ebay from Assad (worcester based) who is a member here and they just fine sofar 2 months on May be it was a certain batch of them, but as you say bud some people have them and no problems, might have something to do with the weathering of them ! Quote
daveg7362 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 I think i may have confused you guys . The badge i like the look of that I class as a big Z would leave holes in the rear, and i believe i would have to remove the locating lugs at the front. The only problem I haven't seen this on a vehicle so it might look naff? That's why I asked all you out there for your preferences to help. Quote
GT4 Zed Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I see what you mean. looks different but IMO it is going to be a hassle involved to cover the locating holes just to fit these:P Quote
M350ZB Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I see what you mean. looks different but IMO it is going to be a hassle involved to cover the locating holes just to fit these:P As said i have the tommy k badge, look it up on here, and it covers it perfectly , the two holes are tiny, and im sure most badges will cover them ! Quote
jamesyj Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I think i may have confused you guys . The badge i like the look of that I class as a big Z would leave holes in the rear, and i believe i would have to remove the locating lugs at the front. The only problem I haven't seen this on a vehicle so it might look naff? That's why I asked all you out there for your preferences to help. Where did you find those? I saw these a while ago and now I can't find them again! Quote
scottsoulby Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 where did you get your tommy k badge from, and how much? Quote
martinopy Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 You can get the large Z one through jdm performance, it fits the front well after you take the lugs off. I carefully used a stanley knife with a new blade for sharpness and it covers the black bits ok, you may need to turn it around for better coverage. Quote
M350ZB Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 where did you get your tommy k badge from, and how much? Got my tommy k badge from ESR and was £50, im pretty sure there will be some dealers on here that can sort one out for you, not to sure what one though, try JDM ? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 i really like that big Z badge for the front of my car, also plan for a tommy badge at the rear Quote
M350ZB Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 i really like that big Z badge for the front of my car, also plan for a tommy badge at the rear Personally i think the tommy k badge is the best suited on the rear, looks Quote
jamesyj Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 You can get the large Z one through jdm performance, it fits the front well after you take the lugs off. I carefully used a stanley knife with a new blade for sharpness and it covers the black bits ok, you may need to turn it around for better coverage. Nice one mate. Thanks for that. Do you know if it covers the holes in the bootlid? I've not taken the badge off so I don't know where abouts the holes are. Quote
M350ZB Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 You can get the large Z one through jdm performance, it fits the front well after you take the lugs off. I carefully used a stanley knife with a new blade for sharpness and it covers the black bits ok, you may need to turn it around for better coverage. Nice one mate. Thanks for that. Do you know if it covers the holes in the bootlid? I've not taken the badge off so I don't know where abouts the holes are. The two holes are right behind the nissan writting, about 4mm in dia, about an inch apart, ish !!! Quote
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