Debadged my RDX
12-22-2006, 03:21 AM
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Debadged my RDX
there were a couple of reasons why i did this. one of the main reasons is because here in hawaii we have a problem with people stealing them. so before someone decides to takes a flat head to one of my emblems, i removed them. also i think it looks alot better w/o them. ive posted a before and after shot.
12-22-2006, 08:00 AM
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That's the hawaii inspection sticker and has to be displayed there.
Looks good IMO! nice and clean...I bet alot of people will mistake you for an MDX now!
Looks good IMO! nice and clean...I bet alot of people will mistake you for an MDX now!
12-22-2006, 09:25 AM
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I removed my "ACURA" emblem the first day I got mine. I don't know why Acura like to put both the "A" Logo and the "Acura" emblem. It just clutters up the back.
12-22-2006, 09:27 AM
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So how did you remove them -- dental floss? Was it hard to clean up afterwards?
I was thinking about taking off the "turbo" and "SH-AWD" badges when I get an RDX, because they make it look cluttered (or at minimum the SH-AWD badge because it really seems out of place). The rest of the badges are OK with me.
I was thinking about taking off the "turbo" and "SH-AWD" badges when I get an RDX, because they make it look cluttered (or at minimum the SH-AWD badge because it really seems out of place). The rest of the badges are OK with me.
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12-22-2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by PANG-S2
I removed my "ACURA" emblem the first day I got mine. I don't know why Acura like to put both the "A" Logo and the "Acura" emblem. It just clutters up the back.
alot of makes put the logo and the word on the trunk
but hey it looks great, wonder if it would look good with only the "rdx turbo" on the back...
12-22-2006, 10:08 AM
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A lot? like who? None of the luxury models that I know of. Mercedes, BMW, Infinity, Lexus, Audi, etc. Even Honda doesn't have the word Honda on the back anymore, except for the Ridgeline, which doesn't have the "H" logo on the back.
12-22-2006, 11:43 AM
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Looks good, but now you should get rid of that ugly dealer Plate frame. 
Anyone know a cheap place that sells blank license plate frames? I'm thinking I want a silver one in the back.
12-22-2006, 11:49 AM
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haha yeah that dealer frame has to go now. i didnt even notice it. i used a hair dryer, dental floss and bug and tar remover and it came out great! it came out clean. thanks everyone.
12-22-2006, 12:11 PM
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Thanks for posting the pics. I felt that the RDX was a candidate for debadging with all of those words up there. Now all I have to do is to convince my wife to do it! 
As far as the dealership plates go - I find them much less offensive than when the dealership stickers or the dealership badges. I used to think they were the territory of lower rent cars, but recently, I've been seeing one local Lexus dealership putting a "Lawrence" badge right above the Lexus badge. Worst part is that the fonts don't even match.
As far as the dealership plates go - I find them much less offensive than when the dealership stickers or the dealership badges. I used to think they were the territory of lower rent cars, but recently, I've been seeing one local Lexus dealership putting a "Lawrence" badge right above the Lexus badge. Worst part is that the fonts don't even match.
12-22-2006, 01:30 PM
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I don't care about the emblems but It sucks how these dealers take the liberty of putting their name on the back of your 40 K car without permission. There ought to be a law.
12-22-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevenm
I don't care about the emblems but It sucks how these dealers take the liberty of putting their name on the back of your 40 K car without permission. There ought to be a law.
When the dealer became adamant about leaving the dealer badge on I requested a $200 "advertising credit". He then removed it.
12-22-2006, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PANG-S2
A lot? like who? None of the luxury models that I know of. Mercedes, BMW, Infinity, Lexus, Audi, etc. Even Honda doesn't have the word Honda on the back anymore, except for the Ridgeline, which doesn't have the "H" logo on the back.
12-22-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PANG-S2
A lot? like who? None of the luxury models that I know of. Mercedes, BMW, Infinity, Lexus, Audi, etc. Even Honda doesn't have the word Honda on the back anymore, except for the Ridgeline, which doesn't have the "H" logo on the back.
12-22-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by c_hunter
So how did you remove them -- dental floss? Was it hard to clean up afterwards?
I was thinking about taking off the "turbo" and "SH-AWD" badges when I get an RDX, because they make it look cluttered (or at minimum the SH-AWD badge because it really seems out of place). The rest of the badges are OK with me.
I was thinking about taking off the "turbo" and "SH-AWD" badges when I get an RDX, because they make it look cluttered (or at minimum the SH-AWD badge because it really seems out of place). The rest of the badges are OK with me.
12-23-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DNPhotography
yeah the SH AWD did look out of place. and if any of you guys are thinking about debadging your car it was really easy and simple. i used the hair dryer to heat the emblems first. then used the dental floss to separate it from the car. the little residue that was left was easily removed by the bug and tar remover that i had purchased. no scratches, marks or anything left.
12-23-2006, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rdxowner
well you debagged your car bcuz there are ppl in hawaii who's stealing the emblem?
12-24-2006, 11:23 AM
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Looks sharp without. I never thought about the double Acura thing on the back. Agree, that is overkill! If I end up getting an RDX, I think I'll be removing the Acura word badge.
12-24-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by PANG-S2
A lot? like who? None of the luxury models that I know of. Mercedes, BMW, Infinity, Lexus, Audi, etc. Even Honda doesn't have the word Honda on the back anymore, except for the Ridgeline, which doesn't have the "H" logo on the back.
12-24-2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DNPhotography
that was one of the reasons why i did it. i didnt want anyone taking a flat head to my emblems and scratching the car in the process. and yes it is a problem here in hawaii. its mostly the younger kids that do this. being that its a Acura with the words turbo on it, it might be sought after.
01-02-2007, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sasair
I would think the first thing someone would steal would be the Acura logo. So they could hang it around their neck like a gangsta....
01-02-2007, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mr13rightside
Does any one have Turbo Emblem they would sell? I own a Turbo Lexus Is300 and was wondering if any one would sell there RDX Turbo Emblem
01-02-2007, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sasair
I know off the top of my head both infiniti and lexus double badge. Of course BMW doesn't because their logo says BMW in it.
Sometimes I wonder if people actually think before posting. I just find it funny.
01-02-2007, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mr13rightside
Does any one have Turbo Emblem they would sell? I own a Turbo Lexus Is300 and was wondering if any one would sell there RDX Turbo Emblem
02-05-2007, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 99AcuraTL
I think the SWawd looks out of place, that would be the one to remove. How long did you use the blow dryer to heat a logo up?
02-05-2007, 06:33 PM
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Thankfully that practice is not legal in California. I can always spot the newcomers by those ugly stickers and badges.
02-06-2007, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sasair
I would think the first thing someone would steal would be the Acura logo. So they could hang it around their neck like a gangsta....
02-07-2007, 11:28 AM
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Looks great!. I was planning on doing this to my white one as well. Your pic with the clouds and all is awsome too. Thanks. I will post some pics when done... also getting some wheels put on this week.
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yeah that plate is ugly. another good about my de-badging my RDX is that i can take my PC (random orbitor) around that area where the badges were with no problem when waxing/polishing.