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sjshark19 01-29-2009 07:53 PM

Emblem Holes HELP!
 
I just took off my front emblem thinking that it was just double sided tape underneath to find out that there were holes underneath it :icon_no2: what is the easiest way to get these holes filled?

Rotr8 01-29-2009 07:58 PM

thats why all noobs need to search, a five min venture would have revealed that answer...

Well theres the easy way and after a month it will look like hit shit or you can do it the right way.
Easy shitty- body filler, after a while it will sag and your bumper will have dimples,,,
Right way - is to plastic weld them shut and repaint, not all body shops offer this service...

onyx8 01-29-2009 08:02 PM

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sjshark19 01-29-2009 08:08 PM

would it be hard to do that plastic weld? because i am a welder and could maybe do it, depending on the machine that you need to use.

Rotr8 01-29-2009 08:15 PM

yup its pretty easy just need the equipment, you can pick up a cheapo machine for about $200

sjshark19 01-30-2009 12:58 AM

So would i just fill in the holes with the weld and then sand it down? so then I'd have to get it painted?

05rex8 01-30-2009 01:15 AM

yes..fixing the holes in the front will require a repaint...whether it be filled with bondo, epoxy, plastic welded....etc.

there is no easy solution to this one.

sjshark19 01-30-2009 06:36 PM

anyone know how much it would cost to paint it?

05rex8 01-30-2009 06:51 PM

Depends on where you go. VR is a hard color to match, since it is a tri-stage. Could be anywhere between $200-$500.

alz0rz 01-31-2009 02:03 AM

since the holes are so small in front.. with some bondo/epoxy on the inside of the front bumper wouldn't vr touch up paint suffice?

05rex8 01-31-2009 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by alz0rz (Post 2844338)
since the holes are so small in front.. with some bondo/epoxy on the inside of the front bumper wouldn't vr touch up paint suffice?

you could, it won't be perfect though...it would be a quick and easy temporary solution

alz0rz 02-01-2009 02:54 AM

^ right.. it wouldn't even be noticeable to the average passerby, no?

i mean if it's a show car yes, but a complete repaint for 3 pinhole size holes?

hell I got rid of my OEM spoiler and my trunk has 4 tiny pieces of electrical tape covering the holes!

T-ReX-8 02-01-2009 05:45 AM

lol sounds a little ghetto haha. But hey we all do what we gotta do right..

notorque 02-02-2009 11:21 AM

put masking tape over the hole, fill with bondo from inside bumper, let dry, take tape off, and sand with q-tip (elmers glue, and hobby sand on cotton tip= ~150 grit) in that little area to smooth some more, should be pretty smoth just from tape covering. then use touch up. it will last till you can afford to take it to the dealer. another thread the guy said it cost 250 for all the badges to be taken off and repainted.

madhatter1213 02-07-2009 09:25 PM

Not to hard for shops anymore
 
Take your car to a shop they have plastic glues now and two part plastic filler that will fill it nicely welding is a waste of time but the bumper will need to be painted.

05rex8 02-07-2009 09:39 PM

welding is just as easy as using the epoxies....I use both.


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