Putting badges back on?

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TWILLIAMS9

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Does anyone know what the best way to put badges back on is? I saved all mine and I'm thinking of putting them back on. Which adhesive I should use. I'd like to use the same stuff that it came with if I'm able too.
 

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Adhesive templates.com sells the factory style adhesive precut. Ive used it. Its great.


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Here's what I used.

It's auto body grade adhesive. You have to first use an adhesive promoter on the badges (once you've cleaned them).

Worked Great!
 

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I removed the door badges and moved them to the lower door panels.

I liked the new look. I found stock placement to be too crowded.
 

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I like that also, may do the same.

The badges are easy to take off. I used "waxed" dental floss and sawed back and forth behind the badge. Remaining adhesive on the truck comes off by lifting an edge and slowly lifting up and pulling backward at a 45* angle.

The adhesive left on the badges, I simply scraped off with my thumbnail.

Tip: If using the emblem tape I mention in a previous post, remember to use the foam tape adhesive promoter on the badges and not the door!
Tip: Clean off any residue on the door before applying badges with something that won't affect the paint. I used goof-off regular not the strong but I believe you can use anything with an alcohol base and not solvent based. Confirm with a professional before you use anything.

On install, for spacing, I started the first letter 3/4" down from the straight door line and 1-1/2" from the left of the door edge. I measured down from the straight door line 2-1/4" and ran some green painters tape that enabled me to mark my spacing and ensure a straight line. The letters were spaced 1/2" apart at the closest edge. I used 5" spacing between the Ram letters and start of the 3500. From there I spaced the numbers 1-1/2" apart.

On the passenger side, I had to reverse and start with the numbers. 1-1/2" from the right starting with "0" and then 1-1/2" between numbers, over 5" from the "3" to the start of the RAM letters then 1/2" between the letters.

I had my truck in for service recently and everyone was coming out and pointing at my truck. Everyone liked the different look! Nice and clean with no clutter.
 

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Forward these pics to FCA and maybe you can get some design royalties Dogpatch

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This is a shot of the passenger side with letters and numbers in reverse.
 

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Looks much better than the Stock Emblem clutter!

At least I think so.
 

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Adhesive templates.com sells the factory style adhesive precut. Ive used it. Its great.


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Great lead! I would have used them had I known they even existed.

It wasn't too tough doing it by hand the way I did it. Lots of leftover adhesive tape though. LOL.

I only paid $28 CAD for it thankfully, so close in cost.
 
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