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The 'C' on my engine lid Carrera name has snapped off (fatigue ?). Is it possible to replace the badge. Is it just stuck on the engine lid or is it fixed some other way. I assume Porsche will want a lot of money for the new plastic badge?
 
I assume it is just glued on.

To remove,

first put a good layer of polish in and around the badge to protect the paint,

Then to soften the glue...

either put a rolled up microfibre towel over the badge and pour really hot water over towel and badge and leave for a few minutes and repeat, or use a hairdryer to soften glue (older glue will require longer exposure to heat)

then, using waxed dental floss 'string' under the badge, work it along the badge.

For a replacement, try eBay, or 9apart.co.uk - also your Porsche Centre, (their prices are not always silly) and they would probably fit them for free, or

go badgeless which I have done. because cleaning is easier.
 
Hi David,

We were quoted around £37 by Exeter PC for a Boxster badge - the "B" had come off! - and they even had them in stock. Carrera should be about the same as it has the same number of letters!![;)] Speak to them nicely and I'm sure they would fit it for you too.
 
Very many thanks for the information on removal and replacement. Will try both courses of action.
 
If this is any help as i have made the mistake of jet washing the Carrera GTS side decal off my car at a replacement of £100 - Ouch ... Mistake! I now spray all the decals and badges with 1:4 diluted Orange Pre wash and then brush over them with a detailing Brush so as to avoid the risk of washing them off - i then sheet water over the brushed parts to remove surface contaminants ...
 
Hi, I had part of the "C" come off on my Carrera GTS badge and had the whole badge replaced, including GTS as otherwise it would be obvious with the two years of weathering. Cost at Porsche Reading was £52.05. Expensive car wash!
 

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If this is any help as i have made the mistake of jet washing the Carrera GTS side decal off my car at a replacement of £100 - Ouch ... Mistake! I now spray all the decals and badges with 1:4 diluted Orange Pre wash and then brush over them with a detailing Brush so as to avoid the risk of washing them off - i then sheet water over the brushed parts to remove surface contaminants ...
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That's a worry they can jet wash off!
I had assumed the side decals were painted on ....
 
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