991 911 Bumper Cover Emblem Install Resources

Hi everyone! It's been a long time I know, since my last post here! Was watching some YouTube vids today and came across one in particular that reminded me I have collected some helpful resources for 911 owners that I should post! In particular, when removing and re-installing the rear emblems / badges on the rear bumper cover.

So here goes - First everyone should know that across the P-car line all of the Porsche emblems are individual letters and numbers. They aren't letters on a plaque, background, or anything else to make it simple for us DIY'ers.  If you order a new set of badges for your car they will arrive all in order "mounted" on a paper backing, but there isn't a guide provided. You have to sort that out yourself! Also it is important to note that the "PORSCHE" on the rear bumper cover is NOT aligned along bottom-edges in a straight line across the surface. Rather there is a subtle curve to the mounting. I can't tell you how many 911's I've come across that have the word PORSCHE straight across the bumper cover... To most people they'll never notice. But to P-car owners and those who know -- it stands-out like a sore thumb! Also this tells me that if I am interested in the car, to check-into whether the badges were reinstalled after a repaint due to damage or accident. 

Many body shops simply don't take the time to notice the curve.... So, many of us will typically come to the conclusion that there must be a template out there somewhere, right? On the Inter-Web, just ask Google and you'll find one. Well Yes, and No. There are many DIY'ers that have created their own templates for the purpose of removing and installing badges -- and if done with care it works perfectly just using painters tape and a pencil!

These posts from Rennlist might help, as well as the diagram below (courtesy of Porschefection).

Please note that the emblem is NOT straight and has a slight curve to it.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1125...letters-2.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8105...-emblem-5.html


BUT, note that there are factory templates that you can obtain.... albeit they are very pricey!  At the factory, they install the badges / lettering using a rubber template holder that hangs in a precise position over the rear bumper cover, attached to the top under the spoiler.  Many good indy shops may have this template, and many Porsche dealers as well -- but any certified Porsche repair center should have the holder.  Here's a pic of the template holder:

Note that there is a hole in the center... .that is where the selected Logo template is inserted.  Here is a picture of a Logo template for a C4 and C4S:

There are logo templates for every model combination that they offer!  

So how to obtain one of these Holders and Logo Templates????  Well, you can order them from your P-car dealer or online from any authorized retailer of P-car parts.  The holder will set you back anywhere from $500 US to $1000 US, depending on who you are buying from.  The retail list price is in the $900's, but I've found it offered on sale at $570.  You then also need to order the logo template - they are more reasonably priced between $75 and $220, depending on the model selected.  Here are the factory Part #'s:

Logo Template Holder:  000-721-986-70
Logo Template (I will just list one - you will need to check the part number for each logo):  000-721-986-74

Hope you find this helpful!  I'll post more information on this topic as I get time.  Please comment and let me know if you have other helpful resources, links, or videos!

Cheers!

Plenum