Rear End de-badgeing

[2ltrT]

Whats your opinions of the following rear end mods?

LEAVE STANDARD:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mick-uk/deb/P1010013.JPG

Remove Griffin badge:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mick-uk/deb/de1.jpg

Remove all:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mick-uk/deb/de2.jpg

Remove all and paint:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mick-uk/deb/de3.jpg

[Scooby]

Remove Griffin and replace Vectra with Irmscher badge.....removing the Griffin makes a big difference imo :)

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/debadged.JPG

[cyb]

I have taken just Mr Griffin off the rear and I too think it makes the back end look much better.

its very easy to remove as its only stuck on -I used a plastic credit card and a hair dryer, although there was a mark underneath the badge but you can't really see it unless you are very close. :)

[AJA]

It looks OK when the griffin is removed, but in my opinion, if you remove the badges on the chrome strip you need to replace them with something. (i.e. Irmscher or even the upcoming Vectra-C.com stickers)

Just my opinion mate, I'll vote for 'Remove Griffin Badge'

[Bainie]

I put on a holden badge in it`s place, some have opel. i am not keen on the griffin .. By paint do you mean the silver strip, i thought about that, then putting the badges back on. I replaced the vectra with steinmetz as well ....

[redbullkid]

I took off all badges and replaced 2.2 with irmscher.

[Mrs D]

hey scooby thats a good idea where did you get that from ????? LMAO!!

[Bainie]

OOOhhhhh, nice siggy Mrs D http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing02.gif

[Scooby]

hey scooby thats a good idea where did you get that from ????? LMAO!!

*cough* erm...all my own idea *cough* honest!! lol ;)

[chunkster]

mick, if you leave your car out the front im sure someone in boro will debadge it for you LOL

[2ltrT]

mick, if you leave your car out the front im sure someone in boro will debadge it for you LOL

lol yeah

[cb500t]

To remove badges easily,heat with Hair dryer,and use nylon fishing line as a kind of saw,comes off in seconds.........

[Drinky]

ive got to agree with scoob on this one im afraid !!!!!

[vectra 2.0 t]

ive removed the griffin badge and the vauxhall badge but left the 20 t on

[cyb]

Ive just taken the Griffin badge off tonight,only took me 5 mins with a drop or two of boiling water and a Morrison's fuel points card :)

I knew they were good for something, usless for money off petrol :)

[GARY3306]

mick, if you leave your car out the front im sure someone in boro will debadge it for you LOL

.....and de-wheel it and de-window it and de-light it and.......!! :D ;)

[chunkster]

yes thank you gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GARY3306]

:d :d :d ;)

[armoured farmer]

Hav Removed All Vx Badges And Replaced Wiv Irmsher On Chrome Line And Holden Circular Above.looks Ok..

[payney]

any picks then m8

ive removed my vx badge ,put irmsher brake lite sticker on and irmsher silouette logo on its way no picks at moment. :D :D :D :D

[simonali]

So, is there a general consensus on the best way of removing Mr Griffin without damage? I'd really like to do this, but am scared about ruining the paint!

[Cheeky_B]

I removed mine just the other week, and to my horror it did leave a mark.

But in a previous job in a paintshop / valet centre i remedied it very quickly with the old wet and dry and a quick buff with G6.

Can even see a trace now.

Looks alot better!!! deffo recommended

[Graeme]

i'm going to fly against the wind on this but i kind of like the griffin badge. just added an irmscher one to the chrome strip on mine.

[armoured farmer]

took all vx bages and replaced with
http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/DSCF28634 (Small).jpg

[ion]

took all vx bages and replaced with
http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/DSCF28634 (Small).jpg


Bl00dy hell mate, that back end looks the dogs dangleys, everything fits in with the aggressive styling just right.

The Lexus lights really suit it as well.

Well done mate, it looks ace.

[Hendry]

I'd say either debadge everything so it looks clutter free,

or debadge everything but leave the griffin on or replace with holden/opel

[VauxVeteran]

I think if you modd the car then de-badging is best, if like me however left standard then I think the badges should stay, I cant justify what you boys spend on yours because mines a working tool, I have put the flaps on cos i liked the improvement in looks, the only other things i would like are the chrome handles and mirrors, given mines a Design I think thats as far as needs to go, so to compliment the car rather than change it, if I had a SRi/GSi and it was only for me to get about in and i had the dough, I would bling it as far as blinging could go, some of the cars I've seen here look awesome with the wheels and kits on them.

[Meriva OPC]

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/DSC00225 (Medium).JPG

I decided to debadge the lot and tint my lights. And yes I know she needs a wash :D

[ALD]

I done mine last week, use a credit card or similar to start it off, slide it under the badge to loosen and then just pull off once you worked your way around.

Pick of any glue left behind with your fingers, and whatever is left use a Bug and Tar remover to get rid of the remaining bits of glue.

This is the second one i've done and it didn't leave any marks.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/rear debadge.JPG

[topline]

im goin to do mine now :fear: see what you think at E/P on sunday :clap: :clap:

[VauxVeteran]

Hit it with a kettle of hot water 1st, it softens the glue making it easier to pull off, as above disolve any residue, dont scrape it.

[The Doc]

I removed the griffin and vectra and now just have 1.9 CDTi.

I thought about removing 1.9 CDTi but then remembered I wanted to leave it to rub it in when I pass other cars on the road that it is only a diesel!

[ion]

I removed the griffin and vectra and now just have 1.9 CDTi.

I thought about removing 1.9 CDTi but then remembered I wanted to leave it to rub it in when I pass other cars on the road that it is only a diesel!


I like the 1.9cdti badge as well, like you say it's nice to shock people when it takes off lol

[greeningr]

Noticed that all Hatch's here, what are the thoughts on the estate. I fancy removing the Vectra and 1.9CDTi but not sure about Mr Griffin?

[andy d]

Removed the vectra sign and replaced with irmscher...
Taking the griffin off the back when the rain stops
Leaving the cdti badge on, think the red TI on cdti leaves a nice splash of colour on the chrome strip

[parapaul]

Noticed that all Hatch's here, what are the thoughts on the estate. I fancy removing the Vectra and 1.9CDTi but not sure about Mr Griffin?

I've done the opposite - I've removed the big ugly horrible griffin, leaves the tailgate nice and smooth. Still considering removing the 'Vectra' badge, but it balances the car quite nicely against the 1.9 CDTi which I want to keep - for the same reasons the others said :D

[andy d]

Removed the Griffin badge this morning, T-cutted, polished with Mer.

You'd never know anything had been stuck there. Looks really good, the wife wants me to do it to her Astra now....lol.
I'll change my avatar when she shows me how....lol

Now time to think on my nextr wee job!

[Danwells72]

What about having the griffin removed and then spreading the vectra out over the chrome strip? I quite like that and will probably do this at the weekend with a couple of other bits i need to do.

[kgsric]

it looks like you'v had a rear end shunt that hasnt been repaired up to standard when u remove all & paint

[Madgunner]

I took all the badges off, even the front door ones :D done it on nearlly every car i've had

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/realights111.jpg
:rockon:

[Marty J CDTI]

Everything off bar the 1.9 cdti, just torub it in haha!!
http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/pics1/21122006028.jpg

[cameraman]

I've left VECTRA & TI on mine, taken off the Griffin & the 1.9CD

[FIL 4822]

What about having the griffin removed and then spreading the vectra out over the chrome strip? I quite like that and will probably do this at the weekend with a couple of other bits i need to do.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't spread out the word VECTRA !
This was done by R O V E R and IMO looks **** !

[cameraman]

My mates got a Rover 75 estate the R has fallen off the tailgate, just about sum's it up really;)

[simac]

My Vectra is dirty at the moment and someone has decided to white 6.0 V8 in the dirt :eek: . It's on the right hand side above the chrome strip - looks cool :rockon: but will be gone tomorrow. I'm cleaning it no matter what, i'm sick of the weather but i'll just have to wrap up and do it !

[Ralph wiggum]

The Griffin Definately has to go.....I left "Vectra" and CDTI on the chrome strip....I like the SRI's on either side....

[leeandjude]

i took off the griffin badge and also the vectra badge on the chrome strip. i left the 2.2 badge on for now though. it looks better!

[steve.o]

I think if you modd the car then de-badging is best, if like me however left standard then I think the badges should stay, I cant justify what you boys spend on yours because mines a working tool, I have put the flaps on cos i liked the improvement in looks, the only other things i would like are the chrome handles and mirrors, given mines a Design I think thats as far as needs to go, so to compliment the car rather than change it, if I had a SRi/GSi and it was only for me to get about in and i had the dough, I would bling it as far as blinging could go, some of the cars I've seen here look awesome with the wheels and kits on them.

We are on the same wavelength,agree on all above.

[vectra elite]

leave the griffin badge on but get rid of evertyhing on the chrome strip makes a nice smooth line across the back and a lot easier to clean. vectra elite

[STAV]

i took the griffin off then after a week or so replaced the space with the opel one, looks great the silver against the black !

[vectravirg]

Am considering losing the griffin and vectra badges, then moving the V6 badge from the right to the left to replace the vectra badge and leave the cdti where it is.

[Neil]

Done something a little more alterative to my rear (as it were)

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=20634

[jamesy]

de-badged all of mine except the CDTi bit - however thats soon being replaced with the Irmscher one.... :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/jamesbush/IMG_2236.jpg

[ACE.TAG]

Well i've taken off everything on the back except the red ti and where the 1.9cd was i've put the irmcher silouette badge on so it just says irmscher TI i also have the third brake light cover with SRI cut out on it!

[blackbeauty]

i took the griffin off then after a week or so replaced the space with the opel one, looks great the silver against the black !


i have removed it now lol:nerner

[vectravirg]

Removed the griffin this weekend, looks much better and no trace it was ever there, apart from yesterday when covered with dew, no water would stck where the griffin was!
What's the chances of resticking the V6 badge back on the left (where it says vectra) when I've removed it?
Just got to add the spoons fins and thats my rear end done.

[BlueRob]

I removed the Griffin (chevrolete) on my Vec....and I loove how it looks.....nice @ss!

[Ian S100]

Is the 'VECTRA' stuck on the chrome strip?

[silverhairedracer]

Yup sure is.

[al21784]

I've taken the griffin badge off because it was a b!tch to clean and just looked out of place :D and i replaced the vectra badge with a Irmscher badge :)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/alanhisangel/30062007155.jpg
it looks good enough for me :biggrin1:

[BigMan]

Where did you get your Irmscher brake light cover from mate???

[al21784]

Where did you get your Irmscher brake light cover from mate???

I got it off e.bay, don't think it cost all that much i'll see if i can find the guy who i got it off tomorrow and post a link for you :)

[GARY3306]

Just done mine tonight, just left the 'VECTRA' on the chrome strip. Will get an 'IRMSCHER' badge at Billing to go where the '1.9 CDTi' was ;)

[al21784]

I got it off e.bay, don't think it cost all that much i'll see if i can find the guy who i got it off tomorrow and post a link for you :)

I had a look when i got home earlier and the guy who i got it from is no longer a user on e.bay and his website is down too. I've not had time too look for similar ones as i had to in straight to work. . . Sorry mate :(

[al21784]

Where did you get your Irmscher brake light cover from mate???
i did find another one on e-bay, im not sure if its the same person but here's the link clicky linky (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VECTRA-C-3rd-BRAKE-LIGHT-COVER-CHOOSE-NAME-STD_W0QQitemZ170124858576QQihZ007QQcategoryZ36677Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
another linky :cool: (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-C-3rd-brake-light-cover-3-49_W0QQitemZ320132401131QQihZ011QQcategoryZ36677QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[MAF 3.2 V6 GSi]

Wanna do mine but worried it ll leave a mark , i suppose i can always put it back on

[al21784]

one you've taken the badge off the adhesive is pretty much useless i'm afraid..... to get the adhesive off the car use bug and tar remover and plenty of elbow grease, if you want another badge for the back , there's always the dealers or E-BAY (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-GRIFFIN-Self-Adhesive-Bonnet-type-Badge-NEW_W0QQitemZ280133570099QQihZ018QQcategoryZ10404Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) :)

[MAF 3.2 V6 GSi]

one you've taken the badge off the adhesive is pretty much useless i'm afraid..... to get the adhesive off the car use bug and tar remover and plenty of elbow grease, if you want another badge for the back , there's always the dealers or E-BAY (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-GRIFFIN-Self-Adhesive-Bonnet-type-Badge-NEW_W0QQitemZ280133570099QQihZ018QQcategoryZ10404Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) :)

Whats best to remove the badge ??? e,g hot water or just take off with a credit card ???

[al21784]

i used both hot water to soften the adhesive and a matalan card :) :D

[MAF 3.2 V6 GSi]

i used both hot water to soften the adhesive and a matalan card :) :D
Think i ll be brave and try it this week :fear:

[mark1319]

M8 all i used was cheap dental floss, a bit fiddly to start with but came off easy once i got it started.

[MAF 3.2 V6 GSi]

M8 all i used was cheap dental floss, a bit fiddly to start with but came off easy once i got it started.
Thanks , just worried it ll mark the paintwork but gonna give it a try

[PIMM]

It took me a while but i did it and yes yes yes it feels good.

[tonypc1]

any pictures of a signum with a bare rear as i have toyed with the idea but cant make my mind up as it seems to add a little bit of something if you know what i mean. Does the clear high level brake light from the veccy hatch fit the signum? as my cars silver and i think it would look great instead of the red one and does anyone konw where i'll get one cheaper than the stealers?

[martinmc666]

or get a opal badge thats wat ive done front and back goes well with the body kit

[caravaner-tony]

I removed vx badge and 2.2 from rear but looked lop sided so replaced it.

Did'nt like with all removed.

Tried dark transfer for high level brake light, but was'nt a great fit so used it for door cill's.

What do you think?

[Tfer]

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3695/img0019wd8.jpg
All gone.... everything. Removed with the use of fishing line, then hairdryer, and then a little bit of polish :) The great thing is.... no one knows what it actually is :D

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8923/img0369eh6.jpg

And then modded the grille. ;)

Since the first picture was taken, I have added an Opel Blitz to the Veccy's bum....

[cameraman]

I've removed all of my badges & then replaced the ones on the Silver strip with OPC line at one side & turbo on the other, well we all have to be different

[MAF 3.2 V6 GSi]

Im thinking about putting mine back on

[ironass]

All off imo. :rockon:
http://forum.vectra-c.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4804&stc=1&d=1191100021

[Callun]

my proposition
http://images13.fotosik.pl/73/000f2766ca0d9aa3.jpg (www.fotosik.pl)

[rmt]

Is it ill advisable to use a hairdryer?

[Durk]

Did mine too............
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/Durk-dang/alloys010.jpg

[Durk]

Is it ill advisable to use a hairdryer?
I filled a bucket up with warm water and poured it over the badges and just pulled it off. A bit of tar&bug and polish...... Job done :rockon:

[rmt]

Well that sounds fairly helpful since the other half just told me that i'm not allowed to use her hairdryer - infact she's so adament about this she claims she's taking it to work with her tommorow lol! So looks like your technique is all i've got durk!

oh and also, your car looks gorgeous - I wanted a Vectra in red! But my budget only really allowed silver ones :P

[Durk]

Well that sounds fairly helpful since the other half just told me that i'm not allowed to use her hairdryer - infact she's so adament about this she claims she's taking it to work with her tommorow lol! So looks like your technique is all i've got durk!

oh and also, your car looks gorgeous - I wanted a Vectra in red! But my budget only really allowed silver ones :P
Trust me you dont want to polish a car every 3 weeks to keep it red lol Just a good job i enjoys cleaning my car :loco:

[rmt]

Lol I had a red astra before! the roof lost its colour, but it looked amazing when it was clean!! Your wheels look exactly like the wheels on my in laws SLK350 - what are they!!!?

[rmt]

I'm mid de-badging right now! Its not going too well either!!!

[lofty]

Done my previous SRi with hot water and a credit card.. Think I'll go and do the new one while it's sunny.. :)

[VauxVeteran]

I'm mid de-badging right now! Its not going too well either!!!


Love the avatar :cool::biggrin1:

[Leviathan]

Just did mine this morning - personally I think it is an improvement.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40623

[rmt]

thanks.. i've still got a f**k load of glue still on it! any ideas how to get it off?

[Leviathan]

Repeated application of polish and rubbing with cloth, I also kept the hair dryer on the glue. It is a lot of rubbing. Loads on here suggest tar and bug remover!

[rmt]

I've managed to create a blood clot on my thumb too, so i'm now wearing surgical gloves! Polish or t-cut? I've tried tar and bug remover too!! :S

[Leviathan]

Sorry to laugh - Blood clot, thats funny. Dunno about t-cut, I just used a polish and an old towel - I was worried the towel would scratch but it didnt. The letters and numbers took about 10 minutes to clear up, the griffin was gone in a few mins. Perseverence is all I know.

[rmt]

the griffin is giving me **** with his blasted glue! After him I wont have the guts to do the rest today, since i'm off to Cornwall around 8 tonight.. dont want my car to be a WIP on the road! lucky you getting it so easy, we have same colour and engine car... except yours is a year younger

[lofty]

1 Kettle of hot water and a credit card later.....

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/picsFeb2008/DSCF0040 (Small).JPG

[Leviathan]

Seriously tons of polish and rub in circles! Circles is important somehow as straight side to side or up and down does nothing. What exactly is magical about circles I do not know. Witchcraft if you ask me. Also keep the hair dryer going...nail that sticky crap!

[Leviathan]

1 Kettle of hot water and a credit card later.....

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/picsFeb2008/DSCF0040 (Small).JPG

Noice! I want me one of them clear break lights now!

[rmt]

wtf!! did lofty go and do that while i'm whining about the glue!! Jealous!! Circles... thats probably where i've been going wrong!!! over half of it has gone now...

[lofty]

wtf!! did lofty go and do that while i'm whining about the glue!! Jealous!! Circles... thats probably where i've been going wrong!!! over half of it has gone now...

Did you use hot water? Mine come off pretty easily, it did leave a load of the rubber on, but that just come off with a bit of peeling..

[rmt]

I used hot water and a hairdryer.. its pretty much all gone now... but i've been at it for nearly 2 hours!!

[lofty]

I used hot water and a hairdryer.. its pretty much all gone now... but i've been at it for nearly 2 hours!!

That usually happens to me.. makes a nice change it didn't today..

[Leviathan]

I used hot water and a hairdryer.. its pretty much all gone now... but i've been at it for nearly 2 hours!!

Jesus wept! You will have arms like a boxer.

[rmt]

I'm a door supervisor (bouncer) so in theory I should anyway!

[rmt]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee33/bisco2007/debadge-nonum.jpg

yay! got a big blister though!

[lofty]

:woohoo: well done. Looks much better.

[rmt]

Intend to take of the other badges.....but not today :fear:

[Leviathan]

YeeHaaw! Nice one, it does look so much better without. Good luck with the next ones.

[glynn]

i have removed all badges

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/picsFeb2008/032.JPG

[Leviathan]

i have removed all badges

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/uploader/pics/picsFeb2008/032.JPG

Did you do that today? Looking Smmoooth!

[glynn]

Did you do that today? Looking Smmoooth!

no i did it back in october m8 :D

thanks for the comment ;)

[david.aka.judas]

use label remover, works a treat and is meant for the job, not credit cards - hot water - butter - etc lol

you lot you make me laugh..............pmsl.

[Leviathan]

use label remover, works a treat and is meant for the job, not credit cards - hot water - butter - etc lol

you lot you make me laugh..............pmsl.

Judas, you ave it all wrong...library cards and hair dryers - its the future. :loco: :D :D :D

[david.aka.judas]

Judas, you ave it all wrong...library cards and hair dryers - its the future. :loco: :D :D :D


hahaha - nice one.

:biggrin1:

[lofty]

use label remover, works a treat and is meant for the job, not credit cards - hot water - butter - etc lol

you lot you make me laugh..............pmsl.

I think the credit card bit was to remove the actual badge and not the sticky stuff left behind.... Not sure how you'd get that of with label remover ;)

[david.aka.judas]

by killing the adhesion betwix the car and badge - it will allow the removal of said mentioned badge.......thus providing a debadged rear.

thanks for your question though......by the way i know coz i did it.

[wingers1982]

remove vectra and griffin im doing it tomorrow the lot is going apart from the 1.9 cdti

[Daywalker]

I used WD40 to remove what was left of the adhesive sticker works a treat :D

[ccsnet]

Has any one debadged on the side at all ? Is there a diffrent way to do it ? ( ie 'SRI' etc ?

Terran

[Leviathan]

Has any one debadged on the side at all ? Is there a diffrent way to do it ? ( ie 'SRI' etc ?

Terran

Meant to do that myself this week but didnt get time. Going to approach it the same way.

[ccsnet]

Meant to do that myself this week but didnt get time. Going to approach it the same way./Terran sits back to see what happerns before trying it him self :D

Good Luck

Terran

[T4M]

I did mine a few weeks back.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p31/TH0M45_2007/SP_A0315.jpg

[Leviathan]

That colour is looking good. Nice debadging

[bobssignum]

de-badged my siggy today, the elegance badges on the door,s came off easy
but had a real hassle with the griffin on my tail gate,
dont know what it was stuck on with but it took forever to get the glue of the car when it was finally all off it looked great in normal daylight so i took some pics
viewing them on the pc revealed a ghosting of the griffin in a lighter tone ,
q1 has anyone else come across this ,
q2 has anyone found a cure
i thought of t-cutting but i do not want to ruin it

any help or advise greatly received

regards bob

[rmt]

I reckon mine was such a mission because its 2003... so maybe becuase its been on for 5 years it took more effort.

Its left a small mark that looks like a cloud, totally unfeelable - but noticeable close up - has ****ed me off and am tempted to get the boot sprayed!

[Leviathan]

I reckon mine was such a mission because its 2003... so maybe becuase its been on for 5 years it took more effort.

Its left a small mark that looks like a cloud, totally unfeelable - but noticeable close up - has ****ed me off and am tempted to get the boot sprayed!

Might be worth trying a colour restorer first

[rmt]

my knowledge is limited, any good examples of a restorer?

[Leviathan]

my knowledge is limited, any good examples of a restorer?

With my limited knowledge I would probably start with t-cut paint restorer...someone else on here may know some super duper alternative.

[rmt]

I think thats possibly what I used to remove the glue in the first place... :s

[Leviathan]

I think thats possibly what I used to remove the glue in the first place... :s

I took the side badges off today RMT, I got a blood blister too. It isnt funny any more. So apologies again for laughing :D

[mat osborn]

are the griffin badges easy to remove if so what is the best way to do it :D

[Gsi3.2]

hot water to soften the glue...then peel the badge of leaving the foam behind...

soften the glue with Autoglym tar remover and peel it off...then cut back and polish the paintwork up...

frustratingly slow but well worth it in the end..:D

[signumboy]

took the griffin off mine

[rmt]

I took the side badges off today RMT, I got a blood blister too. It isnt funny any more. So apologies again for laughing :D

haha. we're even :)

[ballogie]

I used WD40 to remove what was left of the adhesive sticker works a treat :D


did you use along with a credit card or did you use something else to scrape the residue off ?

[Leviathan]

did you use along with a credit card or did you use something else to scrape the residue off ?

Only use a card to work the badges off. If you then use the card to remove the residual foam/sticky stuff off then you will scratch the paint.

[signumboy]

you need to get those nasty black trims matched to your body ..makes a big difference









I removed vx badge and 2.2 from rear but looked lop sided so replaced it.

Did'nt like with all removed.

Tried dark transfer for high level brake light, but was'nt a great fit so used it for door cill's.

What do you think?

[signumboy]

get ur sills off and paint them to match car









I removed vx badge and 2.2 from rear but looked lop sided so replaced it.

Did'nt like with all removed.

Tried dark transfer for high level brake light, but was'nt a great fit so used it for door cill's.

What do you think?

[ccsnet]

Did mine at the weekend when I got it.... ( about 2hrs after lol ).

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/ccsnet/CarPC%20Photos/v5/VecC/CIMG2516.jpg

With the back in the garage as it was a tad windy I maxed out the other halfs hair dryer and pre heated it for a few mins.

Then I pre heated the badge area for about a min and got the company credit card ( the old one :) ) and slowly slid it under while heating up the point where it was.

Cleaned the area off as much as poss unsing just my fingure then finished off using one of my magic cloths and finally polished with my normal stuff.... took about 15 mins as I'm fussy.

Terran

[rmt]

Did mine at the weekend when I got it.... ( about 2hrs after lol ).

[PICTURE]

With the back in the garage as it was a tad windy I maxed out the other halfs hair dryer and pre heated it for a few mins.

Then I pre heated the badge area for about a min and got the company credit card ( the old one :) ) and slowly slid it under while heating up the point where it was.

Cleaned the area off as much as poss unsing just my fingure then finished off using one of my magic cloths and finally polished with my normal stuff.... took about 15 mins as I'm fussy.

Terran

OMG! Thats a fantastic idea! I've never thought about painting the sills... but they're like a horrible plastic that painted would look horrible, surely?! I need more details, as this is a fantastic idea!

[tankman]

hi guys just a quick one are all vectra badges (on the rear) stuck on or are some got the lugs to clip in . ahy help out there

[rmt]

all Vectra C badges are glued on tankman.

[tankman]

Cheers Dude At Vx Said Some Had Lugs That Clip In ?

[al21784]

hi guys just a quick one are all vectra badges (on the rear) stuck on or are some got the lugs to clip in . ahy help out there


Cheers Dude At Vx Said Some Had Lugs That Clip In ?
the ones on the back have no guide holes in them on the veccy c, there just stuck on with adhesive backing :)

[signumboy]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/signumboy/siggy007-2.jpg

just taken all but one off mine

[vauxhall4life]

when i de-badge mine im thinking about removing all badges and putting the vectra badge on the right of the chrome strip and a VXR badge on the left, would this be a bit cheesy puttin a VXR badge on an LS though? baring in mind im going to try and replicate a VXR back end.

Cheers

[Leviathan]

I like to see people playing around with badging and trying different stuff. I thought about putting vectra where the Griffin used to be.

The VXR badge though, I wouldnt bother if it was me because it isnt a VXR...but if you want to do it dont let what anyone says stop you.

[rmt]

Yeah its cool to play with badges but I really wouldn't put a VXR badge on anything but a VXR.. but thats just me. If you want to do it, go for it !

[DNS]

agreed, it's a bit teenage chavy boy racer imo...

[Billy110]

I'll be doing mine (centre rear griffin) as soon as Iget a half decent day as I'm doing a full polish and wax at same time.

[Adamdavi3s]

Hmm I am thinking about doing the back of the estate :)

I am assuming they are also just glued on! Think I will remove the lot then maybe just add an irmy badge bottom right or something!

[signumboy]

:pipe:like this http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/signumboy/siggy011.jpg

[hans_vledder]

So, is there a general consensus on the best way of removing Mr Griffin without damage? I'd really like to do this, but am scared about ruining the paint!

A common way to debadge a C without any damage here in Holland is to use this procedure:

1. Use a piece of heavy duty fishing wire and cut between the badge and the paintwork. Use an up and down sawing motion. You will mostly cut through the foam layer that's right behind the badge. This is done in about 2 minutes.

2. Peel off (fingers and nails) any remaining foam bits that still remain on the paintwork. Heat it a bit with a hair dryer to soften the glue if necessary.

3. Use some sticker glue solvent to remove all the remaining glue on the paintwork. After this, you will probably still see the outline of the badge.

4. Genlty wash the paintwork with some car shampoo and water to prepare for polishing.

5. Firmly polish the paintwork, starting with the location of the badge and working your way out to do the entire section. Remove all excess polish and wash again, then dry.

6. If you can still see the outline of the badge, keep repeating the polishing step a limited number of times.

7. Wash, dry and wax the entire section.

No damage whatsoever. Any colour differences between the general paintwork and the badge location will fade over time. Usually there's no difference in colour. This procedure all in all takes about 15 minutes.

Good luck!
Hans

Before:

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z249/hans_vledder/Opel%20Vectra%20C%20-%20Diversen/Kofferbankmetlogo2.jpg

After (Photoshop):

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z249/hans_vledder/Opel%20Vectra%20C%20-%20Diversen/Kofferbakzonderlogo2.jpg