Getting ready for the Annual Meet

[David's8]

Now I had just done the rings using an old set I had hanging about! Unfortunately there are 2 things wrong with mine which yours will show up - the rings (ex-bootlid) are a millimeter or 2 oversize and, secondly, I didnt want to drill out the plastic ones and so mounted the rings over the top of the plastic ones. It sort of works but yours make mine look amateurish

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by David's8

Now I had just done the rings using an old set I had hanging about! Unfortunately there are 2 things wrong with mine which yours will show up - the rings (ex-bootlid) are a millimeter or 2 oversize and, secondly, I didnt want to drill out the plastic ones and so mounted the rings over the top of the plastic ones. It sort of works but yours make mine look amateurish

You could still remove the original and replace it with a Q7 badge -- it's easy to drill-out without any damage. If you (carefully and slowly) drill/countersink the fixings from the rear the badge pops off, with fixing posts intact, should you ever want to glue it back in. The Q7 badge doesn't have the fixing posts of course but it's a perfect fit, and it's properly chromed (unlike the original badge that's just silvery/grey painted). I can't see any reason you'd want to put the original back on, unless the Q7 boot badge proves to be unsuitable for the environment (ie if it melts!) .... time will tell!

The Q7 badges can be had for about £17 inc postage:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252917182113

[notorious]

Is it fixed with 'double sided 3M VHB tape' that comes with the rings originally? A bit worried about the adhesive since its so hot there. Otherwise great mod!

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by notorious

Is it fixed with 'double sided 3M VHB tape' that comes with the rings originally? A bit worried about the adhesive since its so hot there. Otherwise great mod!

It is. I just cleaned the area with alcohol first and stuck it down using the self-adhesive backing that it came with. Like I said, time will tell! ... I shall report back!

As long as the badge itself doesn't melt, if it does come unstuck or the badge begins to move around, I'll re-stick it using something more suitable.

[notorious]

Yes, please.

Would be great to know if it'll survive a 2-3 of months of summer driving.

Perhaps polyurethane adhesives will work, i.e.
1. Petec 94730 Car Body Sealant Adhesive Putty Black
2. Sikaflex by Sika
3. Sodudaflex by Soudal

Or super glue ...

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by notorious

Yes, please.

Would be great to know if it'll survive a 2-3 of months of summer driving.

Just to update: Rings are still stuck solid after several hundred miles, including various drives in the present heatwave we're having






How are your horizontal chrome strips holding out David?

[David's8]

... and the stripes are still ok too.

[David's8]

I also added some additional (and, I hope, tasteful) features which I will post on some photos tomorrow.

[steamship]

Originally Posted by David's8

I also added some additional (and, I hope, tasteful) features which I will post on some photos tomorrow.

Come on David, where are the photos, or have you decided that they aren't tasteful enough for us?

[David's8]

Originally Posted by steamship

Come on David, where are the photos, or have you decided that they aren't tasteful enough for us?

Truth is I have only just downloaded the photos in the last few minutes and I cannot really say that I can see the difference!! I attach a few photos to see what you think. I have used 3mm "chrome" trim to highlight the drab grey trim lines. As you can see, the rings are sat on top of the grey, plastic rings (as I didnt want to drill out the originals) and whilst it gives them a slightly "3-D" appearance you can see the slight mismatch in size (only 2-3mm - but it shows).