Shaving badges

[deuce93t]

I was looking at doing some small little changes to the outside of the car. I want to shave the toyota off the back trunk and the actual toyota symbol. anbody know how to do this? I think they are just "glued" on but i bet there is a "proper" way of taking them off. Thanks.

[MR2Jedi]

I removed mine. The Toyota symbol is glued and has 2 dowels that go thru holes in the metal. The Words-Turbo and Toyota were just glued. They make a emblem adhesive remover. You can get it at WalMart. It helps in the removal. You just have to use some of that and pry it off carefully. Use something soft-not metal- that won't damage the paint. Like something plastic or wood.

[deuce93t]

alrighty just as i thought. Thank you thank you and i will have to get some of the adhesive remover. you are a genius. thanks

[JekylandHyde]

Dental floss or fishing line works well for getting behind the "Toyota" and the "turbo" to slice them off without hurting the paint.

The symobl is more of a pain because it actually goes through the body, so you will have 2 holes there that need to be addressed.

[MR2Jedi]

The dental floss and fishing line are great ideas....And he thought I was the genius!

[deuce93t]

that is even better i like free tools that i can find in the garage!! you both are Genius' thanks guys

[insidi0us]

geniuses* lol

and leave the badges on the car unless ur slapping decals all over it like hyde
ur not trying to pretend its a ferrari or anything, right?

[JekylandHyde]

I've always removed the badges off of my cars as I don't like writing and logos all over them.

Yes, that is ironic since Hyde is covered, but that is a different story.
I genuinely prefer a clean look.

[deuce93t]

no i am like hyde i liek the clean look not only that i hate trying to wax around them as well its just easier when there is nothing but a smooth surface!! yeah no ferrari want a be here. I prefer to beat the $200k cars with my nice litte duece coupe!! its great seeing their faces!!

[insidi0us]

i agree. i like turning heads in a much cheaper, more reliable car too.
and the waxing/cleaning thing is a good point.
i dunno, i just never got into debadging... i think it looks too bare on most cars.
take a pic when ur done, i'd like to see it.

and hyde, i dont usually like decals, but i think yours is done perfectly.
kinda like makeup... i hate it, but if its overdone and done well, sometimes its neat.

[deuce93t]

i will post some pics when i am done with it. It will be in with the pics from my nice little bumper exchange i had with an 88 year old man last week. bt hey i got a free bodykit out of it so i am happy!!

[insidi0us]

he musta been the coolest 88 yr old ever. tell him i said hello if u see him again. i love old people, except when they drive in front of me.

[deuce93t]

he was pretty nice the only reason that i am actually getting the bodykit is becuse his insurance is paying for the repairs and all and it was actually cheaper for me to get a full urethane bodykit for the car then it was for the front bumper and lower trim piece!! so insurance said if that is what you want to do! i got his phone number if you want to give him a call !!!

[insidi0us]

no sir, thank you though, i dont need no stinkin body kit
or anything else.
cept maybe a short throw... otherwise my car is showroom quality <3

[deuce93t]

yeah that would be a hard one to convince the insurance company that it got damaged in a parking lot ding! lol. congrats to you with the showroom quality i soon with be joining you after this week. i will tray and get some pics posted of the job as i work on it.