Putting badges on

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    I tried searching but couldn't find anything.

    I am getting some B4 badges for my Legacy. What is the best way to put badges on a vehicle with out worrying about them coming off?

    Thanks!!
     
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    If they're new they usually come with adhesive, if not Red 3M double sided tape will work.
     
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    UHB tape (Ultra High Bonding)
     
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    They aren't new. They are coming off a 1998 B4 Liberty in a junkyard in Misawa, Japan. Anything special besides making sure the area I'm putting it on being clean?
     
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    Make sure they are straight.
     
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    Haha well ofcourse that! :cool::laugh:
     
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    Listen to Phi11, also, 3M makes a label and trim/emblem adhesive double sided tape that seems to work well. We use it at Lexus all the time. Trimming it is a pain tho.
     
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    Make sure to clean the badges well with a googone or some thing similar. Get all the old adhesive off before putting on any new stuff.
     
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    after cleaning with a solvent like googone, make sure you take the solvent of the badge.
    just use some rubbing alcohol on it.
     
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    Thats a good ponit do that also^
     
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    Awesome thanks for all the tips and helpers!


    Where can I procure some of the 3M label and trim/emblem adhesive double sided tape? Home Depot? O'Rielly?

    Any tips on trimming? Or just go at it with a Xacto knife or scissors?

    I'm waiting to see if the guy over there can find my a better L7 grill w/ more of the chrome on it. When I get the badges on I will post pics!
     
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    Just about any auto parts store, Napa, Autozone, OReilly's, Checker, whatever.

    And yes, Xacto knife works the best IMO.