How to remove SCION silk screen logo from Headunit

[jeepmor]

Acetone absolutely will eat the plastic, use nail polish remover, conservatively.

[fooddude]

Anyone have more pics of success(perfect or close to perfect, no haze) and failures (haze, eaten plastic, etc.)?

[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by xrinnenganx

If there is an SD card or some removable media from the head unit (maybe inside?) then it should be as simple as sticking it to you computer, finding the default image, and replace it with another one and rename it accordingly right?

It's not that easy, it's a locked firmware.
You have to tap into the software by cracking whatever code it's in then locating the image and reflashing it to the image you want. Making it simple enough for a DIY would take more time then it's worth.


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[Chad86]

Can't you somehow login using bluetooth to change the image. Like adding images to a camera via usb?

[Danklvr]

No...


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[Chad86]

Originally Posted by Danklvr

For those wondering how to remove the Scion logo from your headunit trim ring....

DIY at own risk

Acetone will remove this silk screened logo from the black plastic without discoloring the plastic. Takes a couple minutes wetting and rubbing, but it comes off relatively easily.

[ some members have reported that acetone has made the h/u trim ring appear faded, or scratched looking.
1 - Please make sure to thin down acetone with water if you have pure acetone - nail polish remover contains acetone but is generally to diluted already.

2 - make sure to use a cotton ball / q-tip / microfiber cloth / anything non abrasive to rub the silk screened logo off as to avoid marring the surface of the trim ring itself. ]

This has really complimented my Toyota rebadge, now to eliminate the Scion splash screen from the headunit boot up sequence..

Others are encouraged to post pics and feedback.

Anyone tried using Goo Gone? This seems to work for everything.

[NIN69]

Acetone seem to be the fix from previous posts but use it carefully.

[Danklvr]

try some goo gone and let us know the results!

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by Danklvr

try some goo gone and let us know the results!

I may just do this. I WILL use it sparingly though...

Otherwise

[kodyo]

Goo gone is so weak as a solvent compares to acetone I doubt it will work.

[Chad86]

Has anyone used a non-acetone nail polish remover? This may take longer but seems it will be less harsh, and hopefully won't damage the trim.

http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin...sh-remover.htm

[FRSure]

Or goof off?

[Dino451]

I just removed the scion from the head unit. Nail polish remover with acetone and a cotton ball did the trick. I had to do a little light rubbing but it all came off eventually. As soon as it was off I got a cotton ball with watered down dish soap and a damp cloth. Light coat of soapy water then rinsed with cloth. Then I hit it with maguires natural shine. Looks ok so far.


It did fade a bit with the nail polish remover so that's why I rinsed. After that it looked normal even after drying. I did the maguires to give it the bit of protection the plastic needs from the sun.

[Dino451]

Took this pic this morning of my results from last night. Forgive the dirty screen and song choice. In the light I see very very fine scratches from the rubbing but honestly its very hard to see and only up close.