Rear Quarter Panel Viking Badge Removal - Rover P6 2000 TC 1971

[Objective]

Hi to all CRF-ers ,
So having completed our rally (snapshot) not missing a beat throughout the course (photo), we now have some fettling to do. We've got a list of work, but some to take a step at a time (timing & carbs) and some to just get stuck in (all front suspension bushes)..
On the bodywork, 53 years of Greek sunlight has taken its toll. Nothing illustrates the difference between sheltering under a car port, sun on one side only than the vinyl quarter panels. See the difference on the attached photos. One side, original vinyl in pretty good condition (if a tad stiff & brittle), and the zero vinyl side, with bare metal looking rather sad.
Easy question. That badge on the RHS quarter panel. In an effort to retain the original badge - do we prise it off, or does it release from behind? Is there a particular vinyl that should be used, or do we just match the LHS with some modern cloth and refit the badge on top?
Any tips (or direction to good posts tackling the same problem) very much appreciated.
P

 

[mikecoombs]

The vinyl is nothing special. Marine vinyl (used on boats) will last better as it's designed for lots of sun. Just try to match the grain... The Badges are clipped on from the back with an annoying spring clip. They are special screws and hard to get so don't lose them. There are also nuts on the inside which requires removal of the panel's inside mate. The rear edge is gooed into the windscreen surround with the windscreen sealent. you move the front edge outward and pull forward to unstick from groove. PS use non setting windscreen sealent when replacing.

 

[Objective]

Thanks Mike, that's really helpful - I may have just butchered the badge if I didn't have that heads up. I've a roll of 3M 2040 film which should suit if I do both sides at once.