jamie31888 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi All,I have just gone to fit the triumph badges to the bonnet of my mk3 spit.I inserted the plastic clips into the holes and then went to press the badge into the clips.To my horror the clips just pushed through the holes ??)It seems the holes in the bonnet are to big for the little black plastic clips.Has anyone come across this before?Any help greatly appreciated.Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 You may find the pegs on the back of the letters are to big a diameterSo the peg is not going to the plastic holder but pushing the whole lot throughI filed/ground the pegs to suit the plastic first, so I knew they would go in ,then inserted the plastics into the bonnetThey are rough cast pegs and not perfectly round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Had another look tonight the holes are definately to big , pushed the clips onto the badge first and its still a slightly loose fit when offered up.Have a feeling the painter drilled out the holes oversize after filling and painting ....Would using starlock washers work?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 4457 wrote:Would using starlock washers work?..... Yes as an option they would workReminds me of the guy who took his Spitfire 1500 for total prep and spray.Picked up the car and then saw the headlight cowls had no seamsThe painter in `his wisdom` said.....I`v filled all the gaps around the headlight cowls before painting.............Dread to think what was to happen when trying to change his headlight bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FP10514If memory serves me, used on the early mk 1/2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks guys, will order some up and see what how they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 When the metal badge fixings are used, the locating holes are fractionally larger than the badge pins, so the badges are properly centralised.The badge holes were enlarged when plastic bushes were introduced.As your fixing holes are now over-size for either type of fixing, I wouldn't recommend relying on the metal fixings alone. The increased clearance will allow some lateral movement of the badge, the badge fixings are likely to loosen through vibration through the car in use. This is typically what happens when metal fixings are used in a location where the larger holes are intended for plastic fixings.I would recommend using an adhesive or sealant to fill the gap between the pin and the edge of it's locating hole, then apply the clip from behind to pull it all into place.Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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