Getting that pesky T6.1 front badge off

[lambo]

As it says in the title. I've watched the video of some guy happily popping off the chrome badge and putting his matt black one on, I want to do the same.

Really stuggling, any tips? The gap between the badge and the bezel in the grille is very tight. It is difficult to get a tool in far enough to lever it out, how far in do you have to go? I've got some trim tools but they appear to me moulded from dogs*1t so do not offer much leverage.

Caught between wanting to wang it out with a screwdriver but then worried it still won't come and will damage the existing chrome one or I'll snap off some snap location features I may need. Also wary of damaging the surround as it is tight.

Anyone done it on a T6.1, is it different to a T6 (wouldn't have thought so)? Maybe mine is just on the tight side of tolerancing...

 

[Skyliner33]

As it says in the title. I've watched the video of some guy happily popping off the chrome badge and putting his matt black one on, I want to do the same.

Really stuggling, any tips? The gap between the badge and the bezel in the grille is very tight. It is difficult to get a tool in far enough to lever it out, how far in do you have to go? I've got some trim tools but they appear to me moulded from dogs*1t so do not offer much leverage.

Caught between wanting to wang it out with a screwdriver but then worried it still won't come and will damage the existing chrome one or I'll snap off some snap location features I may need. Also wary of damaging the surround as it is tight.

Anyone done it on a T6.1, is it different to a T6 (wouldn't have thought so)? Maybe mine is just on the tight side of tolerancing...

Following, as I watched those videos and couldn’t get my T6 one off. Not tried my T6.1 yet but have a spare front badge to spray.

 

[Steve Hales]

I think you need good trim tools, i've swapped mine on my 6.1 after watching a YouTube vid only took a few mins.

 

[Markgf]

As it says in the title. I've watched the video of some guy happily popping off the chrome badge and putting his matt black one on, I want to do the same.

Really stuggling, any tips? The gap between the badge and the bezel in the grille is very tight. It is difficult to get a tool in far enough to lever it out, how far in do you have to go? I've got some trim tools but they appear to me moulded from dogs*1t so do not offer much leverage.

Caught between wanting to wang it out with a screwdriver but then worried it still won't come and will damage the existing chrome one or I'll snap off some snap location features I may need. Also wary of damaging the surround as it is tight.

Anyone done it on a T6.1, is it different to a T6 (wouldn't have thought so)? Maybe mine is just on the tight side of tolerancing...

I also tried the ‘trim tool, around the edge’ and had the same issue. So try the pry bar, under the chrome V and W. Mine popped straight off. HTH’s

 

[Steve Hales]

Found the rear one harder but used a heat gun to make it a bit easier

 

[tommy_t6.1]

This thread does not give me much hope then!

I've had gloss black front and rear badges for about 4 months and still haven't attempted them for fear of breaking something! Haha

 

[Skyliner33]

This thread does not give me much hope then!

I've had gloss black front and rear badges for about 4 months and still haven't attempted them for fear of breaking something! Haha

We will have to organise an easy lancs meet and see who can break it first lol.

 

[tommy_t6.1]

We will have to organise an easy lancs meet and see who can break it first lol.

Sounds like a plan! Haha

 

[Morris67]

Did mine yes very tight put the trim tool between the bottom of the V and the top of the W and push in.there are small clips under there then once lifted work you way around badge slowly as I did good luck

 

[RayF]

I’ve had my front badge off a couple of times and found it very quick and easy with a trim tool. I found it better to start by inserting the trim tool under the bottom of the V and middle of the W and then gently easing the edge of the round bezel from inside the ring. Once it’s started to pop off it’s much easier to pop the rest off.

 

[lambo]

I’ve had my front badge off a couple of times and found it very quick and easy with a trim tool. I found it better to start by inserting the trim tool under the bottom of the V and middle of the W and then gently easing the edge of the round bezel from inside the ring. Once it’s started to pop off it’s much easier to pop the rest off.

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That technique works! It’s a bit scary because it sounds a bit terminal as the snap fits release.

thank you forum dudes

 

[66DOB]

Is it possible to do this technique without a trim tool - just a screwdriver?

 

[Morris67]

Not without damaging the badge trim tool is plastic against plastic
get one at your nearest car shop or Halfords not worth the risk with screwdriver

 

[Markgf]

Is it possible to do this technique without a trim tool - just a screwdriver?

It depends whether you want to keep the bits you take off. It’s in 2 parts, the gloss black backing will scratch easily. I got a set of trim tools from Amazon for a couple of quid

 

[Skyliner33]

Sounds like a plan! Haha

Did you manage it yet?

I bought a front and rear from Travellin-Lite and dont like the quality so going to send them back.

Might have to buy an OEM one and paint it.

 

[tommy_t6.1]

Did you manage it yet?

I bought a front and rear from Travellin-Lite and dont like the quality so going to send them back.

Might have to buy an OEM one and paint it.

I managed to get my silver badge off, then tried to get the new one on, but being a chappy copy it's wouldn't go on. The tabs just wouldn't locate. Then when I put my silver one back on I broke a tab on the bit that holds the badge so had to glue that! Wish I'd never tried tbh! Haha

 

[DXX]

Slam the tailgate REALLY hard

 

[66DOB]

It depends whether you want to keep the bits you take off. It’s in 2 parts, the gloss black backing will scratch easily. I got a set of trim tools from Amazon for a couple of quid

Cheers Mark - yeah, I just went out and grabbed a set of trim tools so I'll give it a crack now! Cheers mate!

 

[66DOB]

Not without damaging the badge trim tool is plastic against plastic
get one at your nearest car shop or Halfords not worth the risk with screwdriver

Agree @Morris67 - not worth the risk ... I was just being lazy! I've gone out and bought a set of trim tools now and will give it a crack!