How to install an emblem on your car in 60 seconds

You probably can’t wait to install your emblem upon your car and proudly display its message. Whether it’s your favorite sports team’s logo or your alma mater’s symbol, the emblem you exhibit has significance; it’s an image, which conveys to others your history, your heritage and your allegiance. Therefore, you’ll want it to last for as long as your car does. Here’s how to effectively install your chosen emblem in sixty seconds.

1. Read the instructions.

The specific emblem you’ve purchased may have unexpected recommendations for its mounting. Read carefully the instructions included to insure you adhere to every specification. The instructions may also provide tips for removing the emblem in the future. This will come in handy if you so wish to disaffiliate. Therefore, read carefully before you begin for a pain-free installation.

1. Pick a nice day.

Emblem manufacturers recommend you apply your decal when both air and surface temperatures are above sixty degrees Fahrenheit. The glue on the emblem, just like any other, is less effective in cold temperatures. So, in order to ensure a strong bond, choose a day when you know the outside temperature and the surface of your car are on the warmer side. This practice will protect against pesky peels and emblem loss.

1. Clean it up.

Your emblem will stick much better to a squeaky clean surface; any debris, oil, dirt or grease left behind will hinder the adherence. Therefore, get to work cleaning the emblem’s designated spot as much as possible. Simply use soap and water to wash the area and be sure to thoroughly dry it before you apply the emblem. What you’ll be left with is not only a clean spot for your new symbol, but also an emblem sure to stay put.

1. Get it right.

After you’ve applied an emblem, that’s the end; most aren’t coming off. As such, be positive of its placement. Maybe do a few trial runs, make sure the location is exactly the one you want. Also, accurately line up the symbol with your car; probably the least effective emblem isn’t the absent one, but the one so crooked it’s comical. So, get it right the first time and take your time. Once you’re confident, proudly take the plunge and display the emblem, which represents you.