Re-attaching emblems

**NYCS4Avant** · 11-16-2008 06:07 PM

Anyone have any advice on an adhesive to use for re-attaching emblems? During my last hand wash I lost the "4" from my

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**a4mafia(Red)** · 11-16-2008 06:16 PM

i'm pretty sure its just a double sided adhesive tape....thats what my autobody man told me

**4BLKRNGS** · 11-16-2008 06:27 PM

i used super glue with a small applicator so i wouldnt use too much of it and have it ooze out

**40valve** · 11-16-2008 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by 4BLKRNGS

i used super glue with a small applicator so i wouldnt use too much of it and have it ooze out

OUCH! Why in the world would you use that? I hope you don't have plans taking it off.
Anyway, 3M Exterior Mounting Tape (4011T) is very thin and will hold really strong. Super easy to take off as well. Leaves no residue.

**Buegie** · 11-17-2008 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by 40valve

OUCH! Why in the world would you use that? I hope you don't have plans taking it off.
Anyway, 3M Exterior Mounting Tape (4011T) is very thin and will hold really strong. Super easy to take off as well. Leaves no residue.

x2, super glue is definitely not what you want to use. 3M double sided tape is the way to go

**Siena** · 11-17-2008 06:04 AM

Super glue??

Regardless on whether you plan removing the badge or not, super glue actually burns the paint, and is likely to begin blistering from underneath the badge, to surrounding area.

**VR2V8** · 11-17-2008 08:08 AM

I'd use the 3M tape as mentioned above. Just make sure to remove all of the old tape from the badge and clean it and the car really well first.

**sakimano** · 11-17-2008 08:29 AM

what about on the grill? I'm about to get a new RS4 grill, and will need to attach my S4 logo to it.

tape definitely won't work since it's kind of 'floating'

super glue ok for that?

**VR2V8** · 11-17-2008 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by sakimano

what about on the grill? I'm about to get a new RS4 grill, and will need to attach my S4 logo to it.

tape definitely won't work since it's kind of 'floating'

super glue ok for that?

Honestly, I'd wait until you have an RS4 grille installed. You may decide you like without the badge. Otherwise, yes, I'd superglue or epoxy it on there, or make yourself some kind of custom mounting clip.

**40valve** · 11-17-2008 08:49 AM

And just for those that need this, proper way to put emblems/badges back on:

1. Clean all residue from the back of the emblem/badge by using warm water and some sort of adhesive removing agent (Goo Gone for an example). Once clean, handle it with gloves so you don't leave any oils on the area where the adhesive tape will go thus hindering it's effectiveness.
2. Thoroughly clean the area on the car where the badge goes with adhesive removing agent. Using a hairdryer on low setting will help with removal but be careful not to burn the paint. Note that with all the scrubbing you will most likely strip wax coating so it's a good idea to put on a thick coat of wax before you re-apply the badge.

**S4J** · 11-17-2008 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by 40valve

And just for those that need this, proper way to put emblems/badges back on:

1. Clean all residue from the back of the emblem/badge by using warm water and some sort of adhesive removing agent (Goo Gone for an example). Once clean, handle it with gloves so you don't leave any oils on the area where the adhesive tape will go thus hindering it's effectiveness.
2. Thoroughly clean the area on the car where the badge goes with adhesive removing agent. Using a hairdryer on low setting will help with removal but be careful not to burn the paint. Note that with all the scrubbing you will most likely strip wax coating so it's a good idea to put on a thick coat of wax before you re-apply the badge.

Seems counter-productive to wax before you apply the emblem. The wax would act in a similar manner to the finger oils you were so careful to avoid...no?

**Rodknock** · 11-17-2008 11:16 AM

This works the best!

**40valve** · 11-17-2008 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by S4J

Seems counter-productive to wax before you apply the emblem. The wax would act in a similar manner to the finger oils you were so careful to avoid...no?

You can't compare wax with oils from your fingers. Besides I'd much rather have a nice coat of it over paint when introducing adhesives. Have done it for years and never had any of the fall off.

**NYCS4Avant** · 11-17-2008 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by 40valve

OUCH! Why in the world would you use that? I hope you don't have plans taking it off.
Anyway, 3M Exterior Mounting Tape (4011T) is very thin and will hold really strong. Super easy to take off as well. Leaves no residue.

Thanks! Just put my "4" back on. Followed your advice and cleaned everything off before hand. The back of the emblem was super grimy and needed to be scrubbed with a firm brush. I also washed the car this afternoon to make sure it was clean and ready to be an S4 (it wasn't very happy being just an "S")