Fender Badges - anyone changed theirs?

[Nightshade]

Is anyone using a 2 part epoxy to attach the new badge?

I would suggest using the 2-part plastic epoxy for this, I’ve done it to a friend’s XLT when his came in; still waiting on mine to come in. It’s been holding since winter, no issues so far but prep is key! I’ve seen a few people use 3M dual sided tape, some have said it popped off and some has worked for some people. I love using 3M double sided tape as it’s easier to swap out if you need to with another badge but 2-part plastic epoxy is a lot better and stays in without it popping out and losing it on the road lol. Be sure to test fit it to make sure it sits perfectly the way you want it before applying the expoxy and use clamps to hold the badge in after the export is applied for a few hours to be safe

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[Mtnman1]

I would suggest using the 2-part plastic epoxy for this, I’ve done it to a friend’s XLT when his came in; still waiting on mine to come in. It’s been holding since winter, no issues so far but prep is key! I’ve seen a few people use 3M dual sided tape, some have said it popped off and some has worked for some people. I love using 3M double sided tape as it’s easier to swap out if you need to with another badge but 2-part plastic epoxy is a lot better and stays in without it popping out and losing it on the road lol. Be sure to test fit it to make sure it sits perfectly the way you want it before applying the expoxy and use clamps to hold the badge in after the export is applied for a few hours to be safe

Which did you use? JB weld, Perma?

 

[Nightshade]

Which did you use? JB weld, Perma?

JB Weld, it held really good. Just be sure to squeeze out the little bit off when you open it then screw the tip on; ensures it’s mixed properly. They have a 5 min one and a 15 min one. I just clamped it for about 2-4 hours, then mounted it back on the truck.

 

[Mtnman1]

JB Weld, it held really good. Just be sure to squeeze out the little bit off when you open it then screw the tip on; ensures it’s mixed properly.

JB standard or the plastic ?

 

[Nightshade]

JB standard or the plastic ?

Would be this one. Bonds in 5 mins.

 

[RedStorm]

Is anyone using a 2 part epoxy to attach the new badge?

I used the 3M double side automotive tape. We'll see how it holds up.

 

[Nightshade]

I used the 3M double side automotive tape. We'll see how it holds up.

Am curious to see how long it holds up, any corners popping up yet?

 

[RedStorm]

Am curious to see how long it holds up, any corners popping up yet?

Nope. But it has also only been a week.

 

[Overboost]

What's the cost for the badge inserts?

 

[RedStorm]

What's the cost for the badge inserts?

Not sure about the other options out there, but my custom badges from Badge King were 120. It's less for his standard badges.

 

[Graygoose2021]

Still no Badge King badges, paid June 14th....Ive emailed twice asking ETA. No response. ?

 

[RedStorm]

Still no Badge King badges, paid June 14th....Ive emailed twice asking ETA. No response. ?

I never emailed him, but he was real responsive on Facebook Messenger. Usually replied within a couple hours. He did say he was behind about a week due to some family stuff so my order took about 5.5 weeks.

 

[Nightshade]

Badge King is very attentive for his Facebook Messenger for sure; lead time does vary but he really does make the effort to getting them out as fast as he can!

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

My Ikonic flag badges are coming loose. The top piece of 3m tape is getting loose but the bottom piece is still on their strong. What are some ideas to reattach it? Just replace the 3m tape? Thanks

 

[Nightshade]

My Ikonic flag badges are coming loose. The top piece of 3m tape is getting loose but the bottom piece is still on their strong. What are some ideas to reattach it? Just replace the 3m tape? Thanks

That’s another one to the list of people I know with 3M coming loose, were you able to clean the area with isopropyl alcohol or anything to clear debris and dirt inside as well as behind the badge inserts before applying the 3M tape and sticking together? Maybe @RedStorm could chime in. Another alternative method was what I said above; 2-part epoxy glue.

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