So while detailing my Mini this past week I lost the whole black center part of my rear emblem. I'm sure this happens quite frequently, but I can't seem to find anyone who is producing an overlay or repair for this. Can someone point me in the right direction or am I just gonna have to spring for a new one?

 

You can order replacement emblems. https://www.penskeparts.com/Diagrams...3&rnd=03192010

 

I could, but it would be easier and cheaper to simply replace the center section overlay.

 

Easier and cheaper then what? It's less than 30 for a new complete emblem and 5 minutes of work. Just sayin'

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I don't think they sell that part separately.

 

I hoped someone here was maybe producing decals as overlays. I know I can't be the first person to have this happen.

 

The part is a curved metal part....kinda curved...so it sticks out...
A decal would not work....would sit way to deep...

 

Try E bay company name Houseofgrafx. They at one time sold a decal overlay.

Problem is the decal is flat, the center piece is domed.

 

Found them! I also found a couple other eBay sellers with similar products.
I understand what you guys are saying about the badge being curved. I guess for $10 it may be worth attempting a repair with an overlay.

 

I'm really good at putting stickers on crooked or with wrinkles so I avoid stickers.

We do stock the emblems as we see car washes buff them off all the time.

http://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-mini-wings-badge.html

 

To be blunt, no..$10, to jueryrig a fix that may work with an hour of work...ouch...might be a temp fix at best..still might have to get the new part anyway...so a waste of $$...
Or a one time $20-30 new part....5 minute job, good for another 10+ years..and will look right...no flat decal inset in hole or flat on a hunk of plastic that does not look or feel right...
A badge is kinda important....or you would not be worrying about it...
Do it right.
Spending 30% of the sure fix to "try" an juryrig fix...lol...if it was $2 sticker...maybe...but $10?!

 

Most people just replace the whole emblem. Peal and stick.
MINI Cooper Rear Trunk Emblem Part # 51147026186


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51147026186/




Here are the emblems and the tricks, did find a center cap emblem overlay that might works


Possible fix

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-is-gone.html

 

https://www.penskeparts.com This is a great resource website, thanks!

 

Emblems available here as well.

This video should be very helpful with the replacement:

-Luccia

 

Thanks to everyone who replied

 

You are welcome. The floss and a heat gun or in the sun works best for the whole emblem.

 

I wonder how much it would have cost (and how much more they would have charged) just to make one that didn't fall apart ...

 

The MINI ones are 100% better than SABB....
I got 10 years on my badges before one failed...so no complaints there!!

 

A friend worked at a Saab dealer in the '80's, there was a contest in which first prize was a new Saab turbo. The joke in the shop was that second prize was two Saab turbos.

 

+1 the Griffin badge would peal off a day later .

 

Color it in with a broad point magic marker.


isamin

 

Depending on the age of your MINI, it may prove more difficult than the video shows you. I have a '07 Cooper S and it was waaaaaaay more difficult than this video alludes to. I also debadged my car by taking off the "Cooper S". That was super easy so I suspect it was replaced once before. But I was seriously suprised how hard the double sided tape was on the rear emblem. Just take your time and be gentle. You dont want to scratch up your car and wish you left it on.

 

This.

I used some of the plastic interior pry tools to get a enough of a gap to work the fishing line in, but it took some time. Goo-Gone is your friend.

 

I've debadged and rebadged many emblems, so that's not a concern. I was just wondering if I could save a couple bucks and a couple minutes

If anyone wants some tips, try spraying 3M Wax and Adhesive remover (can purchase at the Walmart) down behind the emblem and let it dwell just a minute or so, then get some high test fishing line and "saw" through the adhesive, then use the 3M Wax and Adhesive remover to remove any remaining adhesive from both the car and the emblem (if you're going to reuse it that is) with a towel. Any scratches or outlines left behind by the old emblem can usually be buffed out with a polisher and some compound.

 

Same here, a lot of emblems have come off by my hands. I used the 3M Adhesive remover and let it sit and soak it up. It was still like someone used JB weld on the thing! And yes, I had to use a rotory buffer to polish out the scratches followed by a wax job. Shiny and new! But seriously that rear emblem sucked.