De-badging your 04 Max
08-15-2003, 06:36 AM
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De-badging your 04 Max
I was thinking about de-badging my '04 (rear only) but I would like to see some pictures of it first and maybe get some opinions too. I really like the rear of the car but I'd like to remove the "maxima" and "3.5 SE" badges, probably leaving the Nissan emblem. I looked through the photoshop but I couldn't really find what I was looking for.
Just a thought for now.
Just a thought for now.
08-15-2003, 07:33 AM
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Take a look in the Hail-Damaged Maxima post, MaximaGirl has removed her 3.5 SE badge, but not the Maxima badge. I was also thinking of doing this when I get the grille with no logo.
People would probably think it's some new Lexus or Mercedez with no Nissan emblems on it
People would probably think it's some new Lexus or Mercedez with no Nissan emblems on it
08-15-2003, 07:58 AM
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Hey QuickSilver,
do you have a picture of your car? I have the same car and can't wait to get the windows tinted. Probably 20% all-around and 50% down the front, I know it probably looks damn good just wanted to see it if possible.
do you have a picture of your car? I have the same car and can't wait to get the windows tinted. Probably 20% all-around and 50% down the front, I know it probably looks damn good just wanted to see it if possible.
08-15-2003, 08:03 AM
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Re: De-badging your 04 Max
Originally posted by 4drsleeper
I was thinking about de-badging my '04 (rear only) but I would like to see some pictures of it first and maybe get some opinions too. I really like the rear of the car but I'd like to remove the "maxima" and "3.5 SE" badges, probably leaving the Nissan emblem. I looked through the photoshop but I couldn't really find what I was looking for.
Just a thought for now.
I was thinking about de-badging my '04 (rear only) but I would like to see some pictures of it first and maybe get some opinions too. I really like the rear of the car but I'd like to remove the "maxima" and "3.5 SE" badges, probably leaving the Nissan emblem. I looked through the photoshop but I couldn't really find what I was looking for.
Just a thought for now.
I saw a picture of a shaved '04 and didnt like it. I can't remember who or where, but someone in this forum.
08-15-2003, 07:37 PM
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Re: Re: De-badging your 04 Max
Originally posted by Blaxima
I saw a picture of a shaved '04 and didnt like it. I can't remember who or where, but someone in this forum.
I saw a picture of a shaved '04 and didnt like it. I can't remember who or where, but someone in this forum.
08-15-2003, 07:55 PM
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i prefer no badges...you'd be surprised at how many people know the 04 maxima...even without the emblems i am approached about the car and everyone calls it by name...there was a guy in cardomain.com that debadged everyting except for the nissan logo, but i couldn't find him...
2004 max pics
i have other pics at:
http://mikenatas.cjb.net
sorry about the shadows...i will get better pics when i get my rims...(i can't believe i haven't gotten them yet)
2004 max pics
i have other pics at:
http://mikenatas.cjb.net
sorry about the shadows...i will get better pics when i get my rims...(i can't believe i haven't gotten them yet)
08-18-2003, 07:04 AM
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Originally posted by 4drsleeper
Nice, thanks for the pics. I'm still not sure if I like it better with or without. Atleast I've got a pic now. Thanks again.
Nice, thanks for the pics. I'm still not sure if I like it better with or without. Atleast I've got a pic now. Thanks again.
08-27-2003, 06:29 AM
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The badges are put on with double sticky tape...keep in mind this tape is industrial strength and very hard to pull off. How you get the badge off is up to you but be careful not to scratch the paint if you're using a pic tool or razor blade. Once the badge is removed you should still have some black tape stuck to the car. Use thinner to remove the tape and glue safely from the paint. Once you've completely remove the tape and glue with the thinner, you need to immediately wax the spots.
Hope this helps, just remember to be very careful. If you're really unsure about doing it yourself you can take the car to a detail shop and have them remove it for you. It probably wouldn't cost more then about $15 - $20 to remove the badges.
Hope this helps, just remember to be very careful. If you're really unsure about doing it yourself you can take the car to a detail shop and have them remove it for you. It probably wouldn't cost more then about $15 - $20 to remove the badges.
08-27-2003, 06:43 AM
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Originally posted by 4drsleeper
The badges are put on with double sticky tape...keep in mind this tape is industrial strength and very hard to pull off. How you get the badge off is up to you but be careful not to scratch the paint if you're using a pic tool or razor blade. Once the badge is removed you should still have some black tape stuck to the car. Use thinner to remove the tape and glue safely from the paint. Once you've completely remove the tape and glue with the thinner, you need to immediately wax the spots.
Hope this helps, just remember to be very careful. If you're really unsure about doing it yourself you can take the car to a detail shop and have them remove it for you. It probably wouldn't cost more then about $15 - $20 to remove the badges.
The badges are put on with double sticky tape...keep in mind this tape is industrial strength and very hard to pull off. How you get the badge off is up to you but be careful not to scratch the paint if you're using a pic tool or razor blade. Once the badge is removed you should still have some black tape stuck to the car. Use thinner to remove the tape and glue safely from the paint. Once you've completely remove the tape and glue with the thinner, you need to immediately wax the spots.
Hope this helps, just remember to be very careful. If you're really unsure about doing it yourself you can take the car to a detail shop and have them remove it for you. It probably wouldn't cost more then about $15 - $20 to remove the badges.
08-28-2003, 03:59 PM
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check out page 3 on my site. i personally like it better with out the maxima and the 3.5 se decals on it. i used a peice of wire with rubber coating over it. a heat gun to make the adhesive soft and some goof off to get the extra gunk off of it. then waxed it up nice and shiny 
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=410405&page=2
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=410405&page=2
08-29-2003, 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by nick wolff
i used a peice of wire with rubber coating over it. a heat gun to make the adhesive soft
i used a peice of wire with rubber coating over it. a heat gun to make the adhesive soft
09-01-2003, 04:06 PM
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i did it with a plastic mini 'yes' bar..it's like a crow bar about 12 inches long...
the best way to do it is to use a hair dryer and heat the adhesive up and use dental floss to saw it off like bluemaxxx says.
be careful, you can bubble up your paint if you heat it up too much.
i used polishing compound to take off any residuals...then waxed it after...
i would stay away from the razor blade...it is not needed on this car.
the best way to do it is to use a hair dryer and heat the adhesive up and use dental floss to saw it off like bluemaxxx says.
be careful, you can bubble up your paint if you heat it up too much.
i used polishing compound to take off any residuals...then waxed it after...
i would stay away from the razor blade...it is not needed on this car.
02-02-2008, 07:06 AM
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what i did to remove the maxima and 3.5 was blow dry that baby and sprayed some wd-40 on it n used a old credit card. After it came off i use some rubbing alcohol to remove the black stuff and mines looks perfect =)
02-04-2008, 09:38 AM
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The badges are put on with double sticky tape...keep in mind this tape is industrial strength and very hard to pull off. How you get the badge off is up to you but be careful not to scratch the paint if you're using a pic tool or razor blade. Once the badge is removed you should still have some black tape stuck to the car. Use thinner to remove the tape and glue safely from the paint. Once you've completely remove the tape and glue with the thinner, you need to immediately wax the spots.
Hope this helps, just remember to be very careful. If you're really unsure about doing it yourself you can take the car to a detail shop and have them remove it for you. It probably wouldn't cost more then about $15 - $20 to remove the badges.
Hope this helps, just remember to be very careful. If you're really unsure about doing it yourself you can take the car to a detail shop and have them remove it for you. It probably wouldn't cost more then about $15 - $20 to remove the badges.
02-04-2008, 06:22 PM
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I hasitated for years with this "mod" but once it was done I was like....this should have been the first thing done coming out of the dealership. My rear bumper is new and the whole things just looks super smooth.
here is the difference...
here is the difference...
Last edited by xoomer.com; 02-04-2008 at 06:25 PM.
02-18-2008, 11:28 AM
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I de-badged my 06 this weekend came out looking pretty nice... Does anybody know if I can take my door moldings off? If I do will there be holes on my doors, or are the moldings glued on? Please help... THX
02-18-2008, 12:14 PM
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Just look at them.......unless you are going to bondo the indenting that is going to be there, then I would say to leave them be.
02-18-2008, 12:54 PM
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02-18-2008, 01:07 PM
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Heat it up to make it a little easier for you, just be careful not to burn yourself.
Then use some goo-gone or adhesive remover to get the tape crap off.
