Custom
vehicle emblems are used to show the model, make, or any car's special
features. They are also used to identify
the dealership or the company that sold the vehicle. There are various reasons
why you may want to replace the emblem.
Reasons
why you may want to replace emblem include: the emblem got old or the carwash
attendant tore them off. Whatever the
reason for replacement, there are always a few steps to follow when putting the
custom chrome emblem.
You
need to have the following items before starting to put the emblem.
- · Painter
Tape
- ·
A
bubble levels
- ·
Emblem
adhesive remover
- ·
A
new emblem
- ·
A
clean lint-free towel
- ·
Emblem
adhesive
Step 1:- Remove the old custom car badge first using a heat gun. The heat gun melts the adhesive present in the old emblem, making it easy for you to pull it off. Ensure you don't leave the heat gun lying on the paint for too long, you may damage the paint.
Step 2: After you have removed the old emblem, some adhesive will be left on the vehicle's paint. You need to have emblem adhesive remover, which is mainly found on various auto part stores.
Step 3: Clean the area where you plan to put your new car emblem using alcohol. This is meant to remove the old wax or other things that are likely to make the custom chrome emblem not to stick on the surface.
Step 4: If you will be sticking the emblem in a place that needs to be leveling, use the bubble level to mark the area.
Step 5: Most emblems are sold with emblem adhesive. However, if this is not the case, you will need to buy one. You can always shop emblem adhesives at the nearest auto parts store. When buying adhesive remover, also shop for emblem adhesive. Emblem adhesive is made explicitly to bond painted metal with plastic.
Step 6: This step involves attaching the emblem. If your emblem has adhesive attached to it. You only need to peel and stick the emblem. However, ensure to stick it on the level line you had earlier marked using a painter's tape. However, if your emblem doesn’t have adhesive on it, put little emblem adhesive on its edges where it will bond with the painted surface.
Step 7: Stick and hold your custom vehicle emblems or emblem until the adhesive has dried up. In most cases, it only takes two minutes
Step 8: This happens to be the last step on installing an emblem on your car or truck; you only need to remove the painter's tape and clean the area near the emblem.
