WhySoAsian

Whats up guys? I'm 16 now haha. Haven't been on here for a while due to school and not having time. Well today I have some free time soooo I'm planning to debadge my car but i need some pointers.
Here's what I know. I'm gonna heat it up with a blow dryer than use dental floss and just slowly rip it through. But i know, sticky gunk will be left over and I'm not sure if I need to get goo gone because my father said that using alcohol will do pretty much the same. He'll also help me buff it since he doesn't want me to burn through the paint (never happened before) hah.
Wondering if alcohol would do the trick to remove the goo. Thanks yo! I'ma nooob

turbo_oxide

Rubbing alcohol won't damage your paint... imo, it'll still be alot easier to get the leftover adhesive off with goo gone.. or you can use wd-40. just clean it up afterwards.

you'll probably want to hit the debadged spots with a polish and wax afterwards. there may be a badge outline even after you get the badges off that you'll have to polish out.

AnthraciteAspec

iTrader: (6)

It can leave quite a bit of goo, I used goo gone but you could probably use alcohol and it will be fine. Just might take a little longer. You might not need to take a buffer to it. I just put a little wax on it and gave it a little hand buff and you could not even tell the emblems were there.

WhySoAsian

Thanks guys!
Is the process of debaging as simple as it sounds?

AnthraciteAspec

iTrader: (6)

About as simple as it gets when it comes to mods lol

turbo_oxide

Definitely one of the easiest things to do.

WhySoAsian

Haha alright. I'll do it here in a bit. I shall post pictures soon afterwards!!! Cars a little dirty though

Bearcat94

Please try to search. This was one page 1 of this forum:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/debadging-rebadging-853904/


Here's another great link for a 'First Look' before posting: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/

WhySoAsian

Sorry I did search. I even have the 3g garage. I was just asking if alcohol was safe on paint lol sorry

BigPZ

Just dont think it will take 20 mins...It's a pretty tedious and time consuming task if you want to do it right and not cause any damage. Be patient!

WhySoAsian

Okay so well I didn't feel like doing it yesterday so I did it this morning hahaha.
It was literally about a 30-45 minute project together.
All I used was Dental floss (kept ripping) 70% Rubbing Alcohol, my hands and a buffer. NO HEAT was used.
I wrapped the dental floss around my hand and stuck it in between the emblem and the paint and worked it like a saw. The emblem came off after about 2-3 minutes. The dental floss kept ripping but it was pretty easy. After so it looked like this

Close up


After that I rubbed most of the adhesive with rubbing alcohol and elbow grease. Got it nearly all off. Then took a buffer and some compound to it and it looks great!!
Before:

After:


Now my day feels acomplished. Thanks for the help guys

mY sLOW UA6

You just convinced me to get off of my lazy ass and do it lol.

sauceja

iTrader: (2)

I used gasoline on a rag to get the glue off. But I am old school. Just wash with soapy water after.

con5tant

iTrader: (4)

Age: 16
























what
the
fuck

WhySoAsian

Problem? hahah

Lol post a pic. when you're done!

Tehvine

Looks good! It's not too difficult to complete. A good polish afterwards helps a lot.



By the way, your license plate makes baby Jesus cry.

vietxquangstah

iTrader: (7)

LOL VTECH ??? Really? C'mon kid. If you're gonna put that as a license plate at least spell it correctly or don't do it at all.

WhySoAsian

lmao jesus guys, I know how to spell VTEC. hahahah that was my first choice but it was taken soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i took the next thing and just added an H hahah should have put something else i know. I'm changing it here soon. chill out

JD TL-S

iTrader: (1)

When I had some adhesive left after debadging, I used hot water and my fingernail to get most off. Then I used a few different Scratch waxes I have, took some time, but it worked better for me then Goo Gone. That stuff isnt that strong

vietxquangstah

iTrader: (7)

turbo_oxide

if I saw a VTECH plate, I would think you work for the toy company...

WhySoAsian

sorry guys lmao

Bearcat94

Fixed.



I thought it was for Virginia Tech.

mY sLOW UA6

Debadged, after taking that glue off the terry cloth I used left some marring so I clayed it and hit it with the buffer, then a coat of wax.

3gFRESH

Lmao vtech.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Nice job WSA-hey, since you're in the "Middle of Kansas", are you coming to our National Meet June 9th & 10th?

WhySoAsian

Can't make it Wish I really could. Next year. I haven't done anything sweet to my car yet so I can't be cool with you guys

Looks nice!! I definitely want that A-SPEC kit

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Dude, we have a lot of cars that are completely stock. Hey, it's a fun 2 day weekend. If that's the only reason you're not coming, please reconsider.

con5tant

iTrader: (4)

yes i'm jealous because some mommy and daddy sponsored 16year old, that doesn't even know how to spell VTEC, is probably driving a nicer car than his parents

lulz

Bearcat94

Well, you're just going to have to get over it then.

Age has nothing to do with who does or doesn't participate here and 'age-baiting' isn't welcome.

As long as a member follows the rules and is reasonably mature in their posting, it shouldn't matter if they're 16 or 66.

con5tant

iTrader: (4)

dude, i wasn't even mad... was just pointing it out.

it makes you wonder tho...
when i was 16 i didn't even have a cell phone
kids these days get cars at 16
what will they get in the next 10 years?


america fuck yea

UA6

Looks much better.

stvtec

iTrader: (2)

Have you considered ditching either the trunk spoiler or the rear windshield spoiler? The rear looks very cluttered, IMHO.

WhySoAsian

Chill outtt mann. Lol sorry, I actually didn't plan on getting this car. I was wanting a little 04 Civic SI. I know how to spell VTEC. Like a said, it was literally the next best thing i could think of within times notice.
My parents both have nicer cars. But who cares. They are just cars.

My car being stock and all is just one part, other part is I'm often pretty busy. I'll try to make it next year thought!

mY sLOW UA6

I'm waiting on a rear deck lid spoiler, when that comes in the wing will be gone.

GeaugaDog

Finished debadging my trunk earlier today. Looks so much cleaner!

JoeyDiamonds

iTrader: (1)

Grow up.

WhySoAsian

Simple task. Thanks for the help guys! More mods to come with your guys help of course. Thread Closed?