Manx Emblem mounting

LIGreenManx · Post by **LIGreenManx** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:12 pm

What do you guys use to hold the front emblem on the hood the one i have has the prongs in the back. Ron

Siggymanx33 · Post by **Siggymanx33** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:39 pm

I took the three prongs off and used double sided emblem tape that they sell in Pep Boys. Hasn't budged.

LIGreenManx · Post by **LIGreenManx** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:49 am

I thought of that but i was afraid it would fall off cause it only 1/8" edge. does it hold tight??

Siggymanx33 · Post by **Siggymanx33** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:24 am

I've never had a problem and that stuff is pretty sticky. If I tried, I probably have a hard time getting it off at this point.

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:36 am

[QUOTE="LIGreenManx"]What do you guys use to hold the front emblem on the hood the one i have has the prongs in the back. Ron[/QUOTE] Ron, I cant think of the name of those round spring clip things,,,, they push onto the prongs on the underside of the hood,,,,,, they push on OK but are a pig of a job to get off without breaking the prongs off. I would rather go with Dave's method myself. Or you could cut the prongs off and use a kind of Sikaflex black adhesive,,, fill the emblem underside with it and tape it in place. I've used a similar (cheaper) adhesive myself to bond a GRP panels,,, trust me its very strong & wont fall off or be pulled off by hand. The only way to remove it then would be to use a very sharp blade between the badge & fiberglass,,, as it stays flexi.

LIGreenManx · Post by **LIGreenManx** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:51 am

Thanks guys Mel you know where i can find that glue.

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:38 am

[QUOTE="LIGreenManx"]Thanks guys Mel you know where i can find that glue.[/QUOTE] Its popular stuff here in UK motor factors shops, so Im guessing its real easy to get in USA. It comes in those big tubes that you put in a ''squeezey gun thing'',,, the same type of gun you use for putting sealer around house windows. Works out ?4 to ?8 per tube here,, and one tube would do many badges,, so you will have plenty left over. If you do have problems getting hold of it let me know,,,, maybe I could mail a tube over.

LIGreenManx · Post by **LIGreenManx** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:03 pm

Thanks Mel I am going to look into that. ill let you know Ron

Cooper · Post by **Cooper** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:10 am

I have used clear RTV silicone to hold emblems on, never had one fall off.... Coop

rzeller · Post by **rzeller** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:27 am

Ron, I used the silicone also when I mounted my nose badge and rear "MANX". They have held in place for 3+ years now. Bud [QUOTE=Cooper]I have used clear RTV silicone to hold emblems on, never had one fall off.... Coop[/QUOTE]

LIGreenManx · Post by **LIGreenManx** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:22 pm

just a regular clear silicone.fill up the whole back with it?

rzeller · Post by **rzeller** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:08 pm

I don't have the exact stuff I used, but it was clear and I had used it around a sink in my bathroom

I put a good gob on each of the pins (did not fill the back of the badge with it), pushed the pins through the FG, and then put some on the back side of the pins. Again, the badge and the "MANX" emblem have held in place very well over 3 years. I have had to pull the badge off once. I used a metal puddy knife to pry it off. I was afraid of breaking the plastic since the silicone held so tightly. Bud [QUOTE=LIGreenManx]just a regular clear silicone.fill up the whole back with it?[/QUOTE]

Cooper · Post by **Cooper** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:25 pm

Just get the clear, bathroom adhesive/sealer, put a small amount on the backside of the emblem, put it on, let dry. I also use it to glue my radio receivers in on my radio control helicopters, if it will stand up to that vibration, your emblem isn't going to come off the buggy body by itself. Coop

LIGreenManx · Post by **LIGreenManx** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:11 pm

The PO when he rebult it sealed the holes so i was thinking of cutting off the pegs. I have to try some of this stuff out on a scap fiberglass thanks for the help ideas are alway welcome. I must say this is the most friendly hobby i ever did.