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A few questions about my Astra

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11:th-Jul-2016, 14:24:36
Just a few things I couldn't find the answers to to get me started with modding.

1) How do I go about removing the front and rear badges for painting. I've learned to get the front grill off its a bumper off job but can I remove just the chrome badge? Also the rear one which is the boot release button.

2) VXR fog surrounds. Have seen the VXR has the silver panels around the fogs. Never had a close look but are these panels that can be added on or part of the bumper. I'd like to paint some and put them on.

3) Rear wiper. Is it easy enough to remove this and does anyone know what size rubber plug thing I need for the hole?

4) Changing headlight bulbs. I have tried to change these but I take them out and can't remove the bulb from the holder. On my old car these pulled straight out. Am I missing something?
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11:th-Jul-2016, 15:17:46
1. Rear badge is part of the boot opener, not sure how that comes off, front badge is just clipped on.
2. VXR's don't have fogs, I'm not sure if the VXR bits will fit a GTC bumper but the surrounds should come out so you can paint them.
3. There is a thread on rear wiper removal it's not a how-to but there is info in there https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-De-...windscreen
4. The holder is part of the bulb and the new bulb will come with the holder.
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11:th-Jul-2016, 15:40:18
Rear badge comes off with fishing line or plastic trim tools.

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11:th-Jul-2016, 19:47:30
Thanks.
I'll look into seeing if I can get a part number for the panels under the fogs. As far as I can see my bumper is the same as the VXR apart from what is in the fog light area.

Aw really? I bought new bulbs on recommendation of this thread https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Ast...IGHT-BULBS
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11:th-Jul-2016, 22:26:31
You got bulbs for a 5-door GTC uses a 9012 iirc full list here

https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Bul...-reference


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11:th-Jul-2016, 22:40:24
(11:th-Jul-2016, 22:26:31)Rusty2009 Wrote: You got bulbs for a 5-door GTC uses a 9012 iirc full list here

https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Bul...-reference


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Great ? Can still return them I'm sure. I'll have a look for the right ones.
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