Wheel badges(emblems) falling off, and replacement ?

[britdave]

I have a 2002- 911-  996, and two of my wheel badges (Porsche logo emblems) have fallen off. I noticed in Stuttgart , they where a little skimpy on the adhesive, as there was hardly on there ? Two questions, where can I obtain these at, and what is a good adhesive to use so this doesn't happen again ?

 

When I went on line, they show the emblem complete with the "cap" ? The caps are still on, I just need the emblem. I also noticed each emblem has two holes in them, yet they are glued on ?

 

It's all a bit confusing, as to replace the 'caps' glue them on, or are there screws to attach them ? Can anyone assist me with this issue, or any comments ? My bodyshop guy, says these come off frequently. And can anyone advise on the best adhesive ? Thanks Dave.  

Edited September 18, 2015 by britdave

[jl-c]

The two holes are to remove the caps. Insert an angled piece of wire and pull, or indeed ( as I use) a right angled seal pick tool. Emblems are very expensive from Porsche, unless you have money to burn get them from e-bay. If you lose them they are cheap! Caps are held on by a number of plastic clips around the circumference and clip into the wheel centre going in until flush ( hence the holes!) They have to be removed to balance your wheels.

[DBJoe996]

I re-glued mine on several years ago with clear contractors adhesive from the hardware store.  Still there.

[britdave]

Thanks guys, I was going to use  3M emblem adhesive, Stuttgart really needs to get on the ball about this common issue, and the plastic they use over there. I have a 911 and a M3 , great cars, but the plastic they use is poor quality, in particular my 911 sun visors. Thanks for your input  :thankyou: