ljmushock

I managed to get the badges and all the adhesive off. Unfortunately there are a few scratches that I have been buffing out with some polishing compound, and over all I'm very satisfied with the look! Naked ass on a CL looks soooo good, especially with my lil lip spoiler.

Anywho, the issue is that the paint underneath was never exposed and hence is a slightly different shade of red than the paint that has been exposed to the elements. I have and SMR, so it's only noticeable up close, but definately noticeable. Has anyone else had this issue? I know it cant be fixed with buffing etc... But over time the paint should fade and match right? Please tell me I don't have to glue those stupid logos back on... Thanks guys.

fenixxishot

i have read this a few other times and most people said you can see a difference in week and it is hardly noticable in a month

gaping46and2

iTrader: (2)

Wash the area, go over it with some rubbing compound (Scratch-X works fine), then go over the area with a clay bar, and finaly put a coat of wax. It should look better after all of that.

Dirty Type-S

give the whole car a was, polish and wax...and drive it... it will be unnoticable in a few weeks..

Presto

I have an SMR and I am thinking about doing this, so let me just say

Had to do it!
Post them before you do anything to it, I want to see how different the paint looks thanks

deematic

iTrader: (1)

Same thing happened with me, I covered it with '07 type-s emblem though. Might be too much red for your application.

Jared03CLS

This is why I was having second thoughts about finally debadging my '03 SMR. That and I hope to be trading it in soon.....

Follow gaping46and2's instructions and a couple days in the sun, you should be fine.

Pics?

xxpnoiboi03xx

same exact thing happened to me!! it will go away with time. u cant tell from far, but up close it is at first. but its been about 2 months for me, and it is going away. it just needs some sun! hehe.

NighthawkBlue

I'm told Ac dealers have tape of letters one centimeter larger then the letters.
Same exact color as paint. After installed can be buffed over, etc, wont come off.

I have exact same problem, the etching s not coming off with clay bar, polish, wax or time.

If i get the goods on the tape I'll post.
If anyone has used or seen these tape letters, please post.

CL-S24

it's just like getting braces...you can't really brush under em and clean em...the paint'll match after time