Debadging?
- Thread starter *FOKAI*
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HoLLyWooD007
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- Los Angeles
Yup!!!
- Location
- los angeles
asa you are a 1st gen... the rear infinti logo has 2 holes behind it... not much you can do about it
Qwikhas
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- Location
- Philly, PA
Keep some goo gone handy to remove the left over adhesive.
wd40 also works if you dont have Goo Gone
solekeeper
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- Location
- South Fla.
To clean up the residue right^?
- Location
- Southern California
Holyfield
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- Location
- Dallas, TX
Wouldn't the Goo Gone act as a paint thinner?
Debadged the, "35" last weekend, using dental floss and WD40 for the stuck-on adhesive, from reading this thread. Had to work at the adhesive for a few minutes. Wiped it clean with a microfiber cloth, then polished the area.
There is a very slight shadow immediately around where the badge was removed, where I could never quite clean out. Almost like a stain, maybe from 94,000 miles of punishment. But you can only see it very close up and I'll concentrate on the area for future washes and polishes. I wouldn't be surprised if it completely dissapears. Might end up getting rid of the FX at some point down the road.
Also, you could totally put them back on with a little 3M mounting tape. Taking them off doesn't damage the chrome plating at all.
I'm totally glad I did it. Love it.
There is a very slight shadow immediately around where the badge was removed, where I could never quite clean out. Almost like a stain, maybe from 94,000 miles of punishment. But you can only see it very close up and I'll concentrate on the area for future washes and polishes. I wouldn't be surprised if it completely dissapears. Might end up getting rid of the FX at some point down the road.
Also, you could totally put them back on with a little 3M mounting tape. Taking them off doesn't damage the chrome plating at all.
I'm totally glad I did it. Love it.
- Location
- Riverside, CA
Goo Be Gone did wonders when I debadged mine. I blow dried the area for a bit and took a credit card to take the badge off. The left over glue was taken care of with 1 application of Goo Be Gone. That stuff works wonders.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Car
- 05 FX35 RWD
You already know I dig your ride, but how 'bout some bat overlays on reverse & reflectors? Also lose the rest of the badge. Makes a bit tougher looking w/ some tints.
Rear Mazzur wing would look sick too w/ red FX
Rear Mazzur wing would look sick too w/ red FX
- Location
- Southern California
I ordered some smoked tint on ebay and the reverse light was a breeze to install.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dark...ms=65:12|39:1|72:1171|240:1318#ht_1844wt_1046
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dark...ms=65:12|39:1|72:1171|240:1318#ht_1844wt_1046
- Location
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Name
- Alex
i used dental floss and to remove the sticky stuff used lighter fluid
Has anyone besides jumbo had problems with a little fading or shadow around the area after debadging? Should I have to worry about this since my car is almost 5 years old? I have heard people say that the paint tone might be a little different after debadging a car that is a couple years old.
That shadow that was present back when I de-badged is now long gone - clay bar and a professional detail totally eliminated the shadow - paint looks perfect where the "35" used to be.
It helps, but not necessary. I asked my wife to use her fingernails to help out.:wub: