Ok, so I finally decided to fully debadge the max, which went fairly well...until I removed the NISSAN hamburger. There are two mounting holes in the trunk which need to be filled once it is removed, and here is how it was done...

This image shows what is left one the hamburger is gone


Start by taping up the outside of the holes using painters tape. Make sure you prep the surface with alchohol to ensure proper tape adhesion.


Next, mix up a small glob of bondo. You can get this stuff at Advance for $15/gallon.

 

YOU WILL ONLY HAVE A WORKING TIME OF 4 MINUTES!!! So get ready. Put some rubber gloves on an push some globs of bondo over the holes. Do this by applying the bondo through the rear of the trunk...it is quite easy to get to. Allow to cure for 30 minutes,


Remove the tape. It should look like this...

 

I purchased some touch-up paint from Cherry Hill Nissan. Simply apply a small amount over the holes, and you're done!!!!

 

sweet, do u have better day pictures of the results? cant really tell how it looks complete.

** Post 1000 ** oh yeah baby..

 

Yeah, I will have some up in a little bit!!!

 

did the same thing to my car

 

that looks awesome!!! i'm def doing that soon..

 

Fantastic job, dude.

 

That does look really good, I must say.

 

pretty good, i would never have thought you cna get that bondo stuff at advance.

 

that does look nice and clean

 

nicely done, and damn good idea!

 

ive been tossing around the thought of debadging. anyone have pics of a 00 or 01 gxe/gle with out badges?

 

very nice, when i debadge i left that on because of the grommet holes, looks like i know how to solve that problem. thanks alot!

 

nice job metal!

 

whats up with these write ups metal? good job though man. maybe ill do mine, i dont know how that'll look on a white max.

 

The spot from the emblem can still be seen, hopefully that'll go away after some washes! Looks good

 

Over time, the paint and the bondo will flake off. Proper prepping of the area would have been to sand/grind off paint in the area where you apply the bondo.

 

Metal, Did u get a chance to take pictures in the day yet?

 

Yes, that's the proper steps to take in prepping any metal surface when you use the Bondo products. Their site actually suggests using a small piece of fiber paper as well to strengthen the area.

Edit: Here's a link with some detailed instructions.

 

That's good to know, thanks for the advice.

 

u post *****

Looks great with the bondo!!

 

will this process work to fill up the holes on the front bumper left by a license plate? if so, i have another question - the holes each have bits of drilled plastic from the bumper sticking out. before applying the tape, i'd need to even out the bumper. do i just use sandpaper?

 

metal maxima - how is it holding up after some time now?

 

I Would Suggest Welding In The Wholes Bond Will Eventally Wear Out And Crack. Weld Then Gring Then Paint.

 

My trunk didn't come with holes

but i like the work. kudos!

 

Seemy2k2go is right about the bondo thing. I'd give it 3-6 months before the bondo falls off the back. You have to prep it propery first or find something better than a flat surface to attach the bondo to. JB Weld may have been a better choice for this. Just a thought.