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Old May 5, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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how do i shave my rear emblems off?

I was wondering how i could remove the emblems off the rear/trunk of my car?...any ideas....thanks a lot
Old May 5, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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Use the search feature.
Old May 5, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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i cant search! I am not a donating member!!...
Old May 5, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by rob van dam
i cant search! I am not a donating member!!...

Where have you been all this while? Server has been upgraded and search feature is back!

Anyway, I think you just have to use a hair dryer to heat up the emblems, then use a cloth to cover a flat screw driver and pry them off. Good luck.


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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by limsandy


Where have you been all this while? Server has been upgraded and search feature is back!

Anyway, I think you just have to use a hair dryer to heat up the emblems, then use a cloth to cover a flat screw driver and pry them off. Good luck.

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NO!!!!

Use some fishing line to work behind the glue/tape and work it downwards as you take the emblem off (after heating it up).

Do NOT use a screwdriver!

-R
Old May 5, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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I used dental floss for my 2k2.. It was so easy, i used a hair dryer at first but the summer temps last year were so hot it was already so easy to come off..

I haven't done it to my 2k3 yet, but for pics come here..

www.pbase.com/minirx7

Click on SHAVED MY ***

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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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Floss will work just fine. If whatever glue is left on the paint just use some brake parts cleaner and.... (dont use the parts cleaner...please) Use the dryer to heat up any glue left if needed but dont hold it on the paint too long.
Old May 6, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Use sandpaper to get the glue off

I actually used my finger nails

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Old May 6, 2003 | 04:06 AM
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Check my homepage...I have a how-to up on that....
Old May 6, 2003 | 04:08 AM
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Old May 6, 2003 | 04:16 AM
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Fishing line or dental floss and a hair dryer work great. For the excess glue, get yourself a bottle of "Goo-Gone" at Home Depot or auto parts store. Besides the glue, Goo-Gone is great for removing other gunk you may get on the paint.
Old May 6, 2003 | 06:47 AM
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Should i remove the nissan symbol also? How would that look....
Old May 6, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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why do people shave off the emblems ?
Old May 6, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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Originally posted by rob van dam
Should i remove the nissan symbol also? How would that look....
It would leave two holes. Kind of ....Thats why most people leave the Nissan emblem on.
Old May 6, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Originally posted by atl02se
why do people shave off the emblems ?

cause it looks better
Old May 6, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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Originally posted by K Pazzo 6

cause it looks better
Very easy and KPazzo's directions make it nice and simple.
Old May 6, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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I can't decide if I should take mine off or not. My car is white just like KPazzo's. I actually think the badges look OK, especially the older ones where the letters are on a slant. Mine is a 2k3, the letters are straight. What do you guys think...take them off or no?
Old May 6, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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Originally posted by LithiuMax
Use the search feature.

Lost in all this is the noob giving out search advice...

JJS would be so proud
Old May 6, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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who is JJS?..lol
Old May 6, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by rob van dam
who is JJS?..lol
You mean the
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