Jeff McNeal wrote:
>
> Listers, I'm having a real problem with the repro Spitfire and Mk3 script
> badging that I recently purchased from Spitbits. The trouble is, they simply
> don't fit the original holes in the boot lid. I snapped the Mk3 badge in two,
> which Nigel was kind enough to replace, but the Spitfire badge is a bad fit,
> too, and the replacement Mk3 badge doesn't fit either. I ended up snapping
> the Spitfire badge in two places and the pegs are WAY off the holes. That's
> an expensive mistake to make that I ended up eating the cost on. Can anyone
> direct me to a source that might have better quality badges that will actually
> fit the original holes?? Otherwise, I'm just going to buy another Spitfire
> badge, take a dremel tool, grind off the nubs and use epoxy to glue new ones
> on in the proper locations. TIA
>
> Jeff
Jeff,
Cut the posts off the badge and use double stick auto trim adhesive to
put it on. Then there is no need to worry about the holes lining up.
Just make sure you cover them up! :)
Joe
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