Mini Car and Truck Emblems
When trying to decide on what type of Mini car and truck emblem to buy, often your choice comes down to the material and style. Mini is a manufacturer of many stylish options that will look great on your vehicle. The key is to determine the type of material you want to purchase for your truck or car and install the emblem.
What are car emblems made of?- Decal: A decal is a material made from vinyl. This typically does not require any hardware for installation.
- Enamel: Another material is enamel, which is simply a metal base with enamel paint for the company logo.
- Plastic: Less common, but another alternative, plastic also does not require hardware to install.
- Chrome: Similar to enamel emblems, chrome is simply a plating used to reinforce a metal background.
- Steel: A heavy-duty emblem that requires hardware to install.
- Aluminum: Aluminum emblems are lightweight but have a sturdy construction.
While most cars and trucks come built with an emblem preinstalled, often owners want to remove them so that they can place their own on them. In other cases, the emblem may be damaged and needs to be replaced. The following are steps to take to remove your own Mini emblem.
- Determine how the emblem is installed: Before attempting to remove it from your car, make sure its not installed with screws or metal clips.
- Heat up the glue: Pour a warm cup of water over the emblem to soften the glue and make the removal easier.
- Pry loose the emblem: Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the emblem loose.
- Remove remaining glue: The last step is to remove the remaining glue. Use adhesive remover and wipe down the leftover glue.
When you purchase your own Mini car or truck emblem, use the following steps to install it.
- Clean the area: Before applying the emblem, make sure the area you want to install it is clean. Use an adhesive remover and soapy water to achieve this.
- Mark a straight line: Using painters tape, mark a straight line that is level so you know where to place the emblem.
- Apply glue: Apply the glue to the emblem and place it firmly on the cars fender. Keep your hand pressed for a few minutes to ensure the emblem is properly sealed.
- Remove tape and clean area: Once the emblem is on, clean up the area around it and gently remove the painters tape.
Depending on the type of Mini car or truck you own, there are different styles of emblems. For many, this will be a Mini Cooper logo that features their distinctive logo with wings. However, other options include Mini wheel designs and emblems that feature figures, such as dragons.