how to debadge

[benjikwrx]

hi guys stupid question i no but how easy is it to remove the chrome subaru letters on an 02 bootlid and how do u do it?! will it need repainting after or just cleaning up with wat?? and also how easy is it to put them back on if you dont like it? cheers guys

[53WRX]

how easy is it to put them back on if you don't like it? cheers guys

Do a photoshop first.

This is a good way to do it, although if you search you will find other ways.

debadgeing a wrx sti- Video

[d.j.c]

A nice easy job. 1st gently heat the letters with either a decorators hot air gun or the missus's hair dryer to soften the backing pads (be carefull not to get too much heat on them as you will soften the paint). As you heat the letters you can gently prise them off, you will be left with the remnants of the sticky backing which can be removed with products like Meguiars Bug & Tar remover or Auto Glym Tar Remover on a clean rag after a quick reheat. This may take a little time. Another option is to try to blag a filler card & some panel wipe (1/4 of a litre is more than enough) from a local bodyshop. Use the filler card to lift the edge of the letter after heating & wipe the residue with the panel wipe - it will be a lot quicker. Finally buff the area up with your favoruite polish. One removed the letters will only be fit for the bin but thats probably the best place for them! The rear of your car will now look wider & clutter free!

[benjikwrx]

cheers for the help guys spot on now do i totally debadge it or add a prodrive sticker or keep the wrx lol to many choices

[boobiman]

Totally debadge

[wiley]

hey nice example....
wiley

[d.j.c]

Total, it's the only way.

[GREGGYG]

Originally Posted by benjikwrx

hi guys stupid question i no but how easy is it to remove the chrome subaru letters on an 02 bootlid and how do u do it?! will it need repainting after or just cleaning up with wat?? and also how easy is it to put them back on if you dont like it? cheers guys

It took me years to discover the perfect way to debadge, and that is to use..........DENTAL FLOSS. this is the easiest, quickest and most effective way to debadge. Try it and see!

[Meallbhan]

I used a length of fishing line to do mine after a gentle warm with a hair dryer. Just used a sawing action to get the badge off, then used Tardis glue remover to take the sticky stuff off and some polish to finish the job.

[benjikwrx]

cheers for the help everyone!