All,
I want to replace my leaper with a badge, but first can I ask we not get into the "leaper v. badge" debate? This is just an asthetic I think will suit the car well. I love my leaper dearly, but want to change things up.

Ok then...I (probably hastily) purchased a badge from Adamesh. It's completely black with silver "Jaguar" and growler. My car is black with chrome accents, so it's just what I want with regard to style.

It arrived today and as you can see in the pics, will not sit even close to flush. Has anyone gone through this process before and can lend me some good advice? It looks like the back of the badge is made of wood, or some kind of plastic, so could that be sanded/grinded down? I'd also like to keep the mod reversible, so would 3M tape be the best idea to attach this badge?

Thanks for your help guys, I appreciate it!

J

 

After a respray I reinstalled the trunk badge on my '98 XK8 with double faced 3M tape. It comes in various thicknesses. If you can some how get that thick filler piece started to open a little solvent and lifting should remove it. Jack

 

Jack, that's a great idea. I have actually been playing with that filler piece and it definitely could come apart with a little persuasion. Once that piece is out, I'd be very happy with how the badge would sit on my bonnet.

Thanks for your thought.

J

 

Memorial Day in the nation's Capitol...tourist hell. So, I decided to drive out to my buddy's house in the country and make that leaper delete mod I've been thinking about for a few weeks now.

I think it turned out really well, actually I love it. What I ended up doing was using a power sander to sand down the width of the XK badge I purchased from Adamesh. This actually took a while and I went through a few pieces of sandpaper and my hands are killing me, but once I was happy with the width I attached it using 3M tape. Pretty snazzy for me...does this count as "custom"?

I then gave her a wash and detail.

Thoughts on the mod? I'm thinking a new grill is in order. Specifically, a mesh grill with colored surround instead of the chrome.