Simple cheap mod
#11
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What's the easiest way to get the badges off of the vehicle? I went to go look at mine and try to see how much give it has and there wasn't much. I would hate to snap that piece of plastic in half
#12
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Edit.. Got the drivers side badge off. What a bit*h it was!! So now it's time to clean her up with some rubbing alcohol and Krylon paint it is!!
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I've gotten mine off before by applying some heat from a heat gun, or hair dryer, then lightly pry them off with some of those plastic prybars that body/trim guys use. You can get them from Herbies Fright, Harbor Freight that is, for less than $10. Clean the area with alcohol before reapplying.
Use just enough heat to soften the tape, and be careful not to warp your badge from too much heat.
I've read/heard of guys using fishing line to cut through the adhesive as well, but I've never done that.
Use just enough heat to soften the tape, and be careful not to warp your badge from too much heat.
I've read/heard of guys using fishing line to cut through the adhesive as well, but I've never done that.
#14
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<~~~ is in the process of painting the second badge.
Pics soon to follow
Pics soon to follow
#15
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Bam!!! All done. Came out better than what I thought! Looks pretty good against that Kodiak Brown
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Turned out nicely!
#17
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I've gotten mine off before by applying some heat from a heat gun, or hair dryer, then lightly pry them off with some of those plastic prybars that body/trim guys use. You can get them from Herbies Fright, Harbor Freight that is, for less than $10. Clean the area with alcohol before reapplying.
Use just enough heat to soften the tape, and be careful not to warp your badge from too much heat.
I've read/heard of guys using fishing line to cut through the adhesive as well, but I've never done that.
Use just enough heat to soften the tape, and be careful not to warp your badge from too much heat.
I've read/heard of guys using fishing line to cut through the adhesive as well, but I've never done that.
#18
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The only issue I had with my badge is that it has two plastic pins that actually go into the fender. It was a little headache to get off but I finally ended up doing it.
Last edited by Floridaguy80; 09-02-2014 at 07:20 PM.