Attaching the Axela Badge

[BlackIce]

Ok so I just got an Axela Badge from a member here on the forums. I will need to get 3M tape but is there a certain kind that i need to get? Also whats the best way to measure the distance so that the Axela badge is properly in place and in the same spot as the Mazda badge? Sorry if these are all newbie questions, first time doing this.

[cwp_sedan]

Canadian Tire (paint section)

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f129/76036d1205249204-hid-install-double-sided-tape-failure-01.jpg

[BlackIce]

Perfect! Thanks cwp. What about when you put it on, do you just eye it?

EDIT: Also, how often should i replace the tape or will it stay strong for years to come?

[Default User]

Crappy Tire has molding-tape specific in the auto section. I would use that over the general purpose one because the moulding-specific one is thinner.

Make sure you carefully strip off any of the old adhesive on the badge, otherwise it may not stick properly.

Eyeball the position. But if it's easier, you can always use painters tape from the "Mazda" emblem and run it across the hatch/trunk lid.

If done correctly, it should last a long time (if not forever)

TIP - if you plan on painting or plastidipping it - you should do that now before affixing it to the car.

[Fayvir]

If you want to be precise, measure the distance of the Mazda badge from the bottom of the trunk and the from the outside going in.
Then match up those measurements with painters tape on the right side (Where you're taping the Axela emblem).
It gives a better approximation than to eye-ball it.

Gd luck! (Sometimes eyeballing will result in a slant lol)

[BlackIce]

Thanks guys, very helpful. I'll checkout CT tomorrow.

[bluemazda3]

I just eyeballed mine and made it to cover the holes from the Mazda3

[TheMAN]

this won't help you, but for others who buy a brand new axela badge, the there is a plastic film stuck over the badge that is cut out in the shape of the trunk lid so that all you had to is line it up to the trunk lid as it's a template ;)
afterwards, you peel it off of course and nobody thinks about saving it in case they took the badge off later to sell

people look at me funny when I keep crap like this and later see they come in handy lol

[Default User]

this won't help you, but for others who buy a brand new axela badge, the there is a plastic film stuck over the badge that is cut out in the shape of the trunk lid so that all you had to is line it up to the trunk lid as it's a template ;)
afterwards, you peel it off of course and nobody thinks about saving it in case they took the badge off later to sell


must be on "real" Axela badges only.
The one I got from Nextmod didnt have this

[Jackal]

Put painter's tape on car to align. Then apply Axela badge. Simple.

[justin@KP]

shoulda told me ytd.. i wouldve gave you some 3m double sided tape!

[BlackIce]

shoulda told me ytd.. i wouldve gave you some 3m double sided tape!

Haha, its all good, no worries.

[Huronmak]

does the 3m tape hold on for many years ?

[Hyperion]

Many years it does hold 3m tape

[Jackal]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/6929176944_e2b7e7e412.jpg

[jmacman12]

I'll vouch for the 3m tape also but the only issue I have is that it does look bulkier then normal and its annoying to cut perfectly.

I ended up buying some emblem tape from GM since I have a friend who works there. It works just as good without the bulk :)

[BlackIce]

Where can i get the emblem tape?


I'll vouch for the 3m tape also but the only issue I have is that it does look bulkier then normal and its annoying to cut perfectly.

I ended up buying some emblem tape from GM since I have a friend who works there. It works just as good without the bulk :)

[Huronmak]

you can get the tape from any home renovation store like home depot or rona