Replacement Boot Emblem

[Cristian G]

Hi guys and girls,
I have a real noob question for you, please don't shoot me down, I have not been able to find the answer after searching the forums.

I've got a 2004 2.0FSi that has a dodgy boot emblem (the VW one not the model badge).

First, where can I buy a new real emblem at a good price? Is the dealer an option? or is it better from OS?
I'm just after a standard VW emblem for the boot.

Next, is there a DIY to replacing said boot emblem?

Thanks

Cristian

[99_FGT]

You mean the badge combined with the boot handle?
Like the one in the middle of this post: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post688518
You can get them off eBay, or post a WTB here. I have one (in Brisbane) that I coated Matt Black, and then bought a gloss black emblem for a MkVI (that didn't fit). So make sure you get an MkV one as the MkVI have different mounting pins
Al..
Edit: The ones on ebay seem to have a flat base, not the curved two piece like mine

[Cristian G]

Yep your right it's the one that is the boot handle.

I think the image your talking about has gone to the interwebs gremlins, but if its the silver GTI with the new taillights then yes your right.

I haven't had much luck finding a proper emblem on eBay. But I also haven't tried looking for the whole handle assy, I just assumed that I would be able to remove the emblem, but leave the handle in place.

Thanks for the offer for your matt version, but I would like to retain the "shiny". I only have 2.0FSI, yesetrday I got told it was the car people buy that don't want to do anything with....

[brimway]

Here

Black Rear Hatch Emblem for MK5 Rabbit, Golf, GTI & R32

[Cristian G]

Thanks Brimway, but can't seem to find normal chrome emblems, only the blackout ones.
Maybe just having a noob look, but any further direction is appreciated.

[Andy2285]

i bought the replacement badge from the uk off ebay and it has a flat backing instead of curved. i take it that it is the wrong one???

[ian]

Here you go $15.50 delivered from Aust
VOLKSWAGEN VW 105mm 4 1/8" Logo Chrome Rear Trunk Badge Emblem Polo Bora Jetta | eBay

[Cristian G]

This is the later "3d" style one, yeh?
Mine has the earlier not 3d version with the white worm eating the chrome.
It looks like I may have to upgrade to a 3d version to get it right and stop it happening again.

VW quoted $385.00 for a new mechanism and the emblem is not separated. The 3d ones come in at about $100 from the UK with a mechanism as well.

Just got to convince my wife its a good thing

[Cristian G]

I got lucky.
I've bought a 3d emblem and mechanism off eBay got $26.
Hopefully it will be waiting for me when I get home from Canberra this week.

[99_FGT]

I didn't think of that - you could have had mine (maybe not for $26...)
Al..