bonnet V-O-L-V-O lettering fitment

Antz · Apr 19th, 2014, 21:01

How on earth do you fit the Volvo lettering badges so they aren't a flappy fit and don't damage the bonnet?

Got some proper new clips from Brookhouse Volvo for ours but they don't fit very well.

Is there a trick?

Orca2 · Apr 19th, 2014, 21:10

Sorry off topic Antz, my daughter wants to know if you are a Paramore fan?

Antz · Apr 19th, 2014, 21:54

Yes I am :-) and a Hayley Williams fan.

Orca2 · Apr 19th, 2014, 21:58

My daughter saw your avatar over my shoulder and shrieked omg Hayley Williams is a Volvo nut.!
She has been to see them in Glasgow and Manchester and plays their music all the time, she even plays some of their music on piano. Thank god for you Antz she has decided all Volvo people might not be boring old farts like me lol.

Antz · Apr 19th, 2014, 22:43

Hahahahaha well that's good then.

Never seen Paramore but I want to go see them. Can play a few of their songs on guitar but thats about it.

simon roberts · Apr 19th, 2014, 23:04

Pop them thru the holes, then apply ablob of silicone sealant on the peg.

Tail · Apr 19th, 2014, 23:33

I got really frustrated trying to push them on in the confined space behind the bonnet so in the end applied some epoxy glue to the pegs and they have stuck there for a couple of years now.

amazon69 · Apr 19th, 2014, 23:54

I put the shaft of a thin drill bit through the clips, twisted the drill bit, thus enlarging the hole a tiny bit..checked fitment with clip and letter off car, then put them on the bonnet, using a small socket as a drift on the back side. Even then, a couple are not as tight as I'd like, although they're not coming off.

arcturus · Apr 20th, 2014, 13:26

I just use blue tack instead of clips. That way they can be easily removed and refitted

Hat · Apr 20th, 2014, 16:23

I put the gold letters from brookhouse on mine, I just used the clips provided, they needed some fettling to get them to grip properly, but they went on fine and touch wood, they are still there.

Apr 19th, 2014, 21:01	#1
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	bonnet V-O-L-V-O lettering fitment How on earth do you fit the Volvo lettering badges so they aren't a flappy fit and don't damage the bonnet? Got some proper new clips from Brookhouse Volvo for ours but they don't fit very well. Is there a trick? __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Apr 19th, 2014, 21:54	#3
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Yes I am :-) and a Hayley Williams fan. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Apr 19th, 2014, 22:43	#5
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Hahahahaha well that's good then. Never seen Paramore but I want to go see them. Can play a few of their songs on guitar but thats about it. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Apr 19th, 2014, 23:04	#6
simon roberts Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2022 14:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: paddock wood	Letters Pop them thru the holes, then apply ablob of silicone sealant on the peg.

Apr 19th, 2014, 23:54	#8
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 09:29 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	I put the shaft of a thin drill bit through the clips, twisted the drill bit, thus enlarging the hole a tiny bit..checked fitment with clip and letter off car, then put them on the bonnet, using a small socket as a drift on the back side. Even then, a couple are not as tight as I'd like, although they're not coming off. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Apr 19th, 2014, 21:10	#2
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	Sorry off topic Antz, my daughter wants to know if you are a Paramore fan?

Apr 19th, 2014, 21:58	#4
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	My daughter saw your avatar over my shoulder and shrieked omg Hayley Williams is a Volvo nut.! She has been to see them in Glasgow and Manchester and plays their music all the time, she even plays some of their music on piano. Thank god for you Antz she has decided all Volvo people might not be boring old farts like me lol.

Apr 19th, 2014, 23:33	#7
Tail Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton Abbot	I got really frustrated trying to push them on in the confined space behind the bonnet so in the end applied some epoxy glue to the pegs and they have stuck there for a couple of years now.

Apr 20th, 2014, 13:26	#9
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 08:24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	I just use blue tack instead of clips. That way they can be easily removed and refitted __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Apr 20th, 2014, 16:23	#10
Hat Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2017 15:16 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: essex	I put the gold letters from brookhouse on mine, I just used the clips provided, they needed some fettling to get them to grip properly, but they went on fine and touch wood, they are still there.

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