1986_1000S
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Hi,
I have a 1986 Panda and I am attempting (somewhat unsuccessfully at this moment in time) to clean the badges on the boot. I would like to remove the badge and then refit it once the paintwork and the badges themselves have been cleaned. The 'Fiat' badge is of little concern as it is square enough to allow the paintwork to be cleaned sufficiently around the edge.
The real problem lies with the 'Panda1000S' badge, which is such an awkward shape, the only way I feel I can properly restore the badge and the paintwork that lies beneath is to remove the badge completely. I do however have reservations; first and foremost the structural integrity of the badge; secondly how to safely remove the badge without damaging the paintwork; and finally if this at all possible without doing irreversible damage to the fixings that connect and hold the badge to the boot surface. (I have successfully removed the facia panel on the inside of the boot hatch but I still fail to gain access to the badge fittings).
I would really appreciate any help anyone could give regarding this problem, or whether or not anyone has experience with the removal and refitting of the badges. I can include photos if this would help. Many thanks in advance,
Gary.
I have a 1986 Panda and I am attempting (somewhat unsuccessfully at this moment in time) to clean the badges on the boot. I would like to remove the badge and then refit it once the paintwork and the badges themselves have been cleaned. The 'Fiat' badge is of little concern as it is square enough to allow the paintwork to be cleaned sufficiently around the edge.
The real problem lies with the 'Panda1000S' badge, which is such an awkward shape, the only way I feel I can properly restore the badge and the paintwork that lies beneath is to remove the badge completely. I do however have reservations; first and foremost the structural integrity of the badge; secondly how to safely remove the badge without damaging the paintwork; and finally if this at all possible without doing irreversible damage to the fixings that connect and hold the badge to the boot surface. (I have successfully removed the facia panel on the inside of the boot hatch but I still fail to gain access to the badge fittings).
I would really appreciate any help anyone could give regarding this problem, or whether or not anyone has experience with the removal and refitting of the badges. I can include photos if this would help. Many thanks in advance,
Gary.