This is how I removed, painted black and refitted my front bumper Mazda badge. This is easiest done with the front bar removed, but can be done with the front bar fitted. May require a small mirror for some help. You all know what it looks like as standard chrome (no pics attached)
Tools required:
Small flat screwdriver (for the clips on the badge) approx. 5cm long
Philips head screwdriver (for the vents/diffusers)
Small mirror
1000 grit sandpaper (wet or dry)
Paint colour of your choice (plastic adhesive style paint) I chose satin black
1 carton of (insert refreshing beverage here)
Time: 2hrs 30 mins:
Based on 29 mins of removal and painting and 2 hrs for the paint to dry and consumption of said beverage and 1 min to refit.
1: Removal of the vents/diffuser:
Remove the vents from the front bar to crossmember. Undo the Philips head clips and remove the centre of the clip, then remove the clip. Repeat this step until you have removed all 4 clips then remove the vent/diffuser. Repeat for the other side. Now you have access to the back of the badge.
2: Removal of the badge:
The badge contains 5 clips for removal, 1 at the top, 1 on either side and 2 at the bottom. With the screwdriver, press the clips inwards slowly, one at a time. Do not force the badge or it will break the clips (as seen in one of my clips, lol)
What the bar looks like when removed. Only the chrome badge is removed.
3: Preparing the badge:
First I lightly sanded the badge with 1000 grit paper, so as not to remove the chrome. Clean the badge with some "Prepsol" or wax and grease remover. Now you're ready to paint.
4: Painting the badge:
Open the lid, and paint. If you don't know how to do this, STOP READING NOW.
No pics needed.
5: Refit the badge: (When it's dry)
Press the badge gently back into the front bar. Stand back and admire you're handy work. lol