sjshark19

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 what is the easiest way to get these holes filled?

Rotr8

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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 **** 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

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https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/debadged-my-pb-165408/

sjshark19

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

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

sjshark19

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

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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

anyone know how much it would cost to paint it?

05rex8

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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

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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

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

alz0rz

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^ 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

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

notorque

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

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

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